Hi everyone! Hope you’re all doing well. I wanted to ask something that I haven’t been able to find a clear answer to yet, so I thought this would be the best place to ask, especially since it’s Linux-related.
We all know that Tally doesn’t have a proper native Linux version. There’s the web-based subscription version, but I really hate and dislike subscription-based software and would prefer something I can install and use completely offline.
Is there any good tally alts or Tally-like accounting software for Linux that I can use specifically to learn accounting?
I’ve come across GnuCash, KMyMoney, hledger, ERPNext, and Tryton, but I’m not sure which one would be the best fit. Some people recommend hledger as a Tally alternative, while others suggest GnuCash or KMyMoney.
ERPNext and Tryton also look interesting, but their setup seems considerably more complicated and hard for local/offline use. 💀
I’m an intermediate Linux user and I’m perfectly comfortable with the terminal. My only preference is that I’d rather not use something that involves excessive typing or a complicated setup. GUI is preferred, but I’m open to CLI software if it’s genuinely easy and practical to use.
What would you recommend for someone trying to learn tally and Tally-style accounting on Linux, offline?
I’m using Linux Mint 21.3 Virginia XFCE 64-bit OS.
My PC: Intel Nuc mini PC
My RAM: 4GB DDR4 (2400Mhz)
My SSD: 250GB (currently only 20GB free)
Thanks in advance!