hledger-web vs KMyMoney
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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hledger-web
Web interface for hledger plain-text accounting
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KMyMoney
Personal finance manager for the KDE desktop
| Feature | hledger-web | KMyMoney |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Haskell | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,620 | ★ 202 |
| First released | 2010 | 2000 |
| Replaces | QuickBooks, Quicken | Quicken, Microsoft Money |
Why pick each one
Choose KMyMoney if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is hledger-web or KMyMoney better?
Neither is universally better. hledger-web has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are hledger-web and KMyMoney free and open-source?
Yes. hledger-web is licensed under GPL-3.0 and KMyMoney under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run hledger-web and KMyMoney with Docker?
hledger-web: check the project docs for container support. KMyMoney: check the project docs for container support.