hledger-web vs Pretzel Finance
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — 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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Pretzel Finance
Self-hosted stock and crypto portfolio tracker
| Feature | hledger-web | Pretzel Finance |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | EPL-1.0 |
| Language | Haskell | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,620 | ★ 4,006 |
| First released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Replaces | QuickBooks, Quicken | Sharesight, Personal Capital |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is hledger-web or Pretzel Finance 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 Pretzel Finance free and open-source?
Yes. hledger-web is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Pretzel Finance under EPL-1.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run hledger-web and Pretzel Finance with Docker?
hledger-web: check the project docs for container support. Pretzel Finance: check the project docs for container support.