SimpleBooks
A lightweight, privacy-focused accounting and ledger app built for self-employed individuals — gig workers, freelancers, and small property owners. All data stays local on your machine with zero cloud dependencies.
Key Features:
- Transaction ledger with income and expense tracking.
- 9 pre-configured categories (customizable to fit your needs).
- Profit & loss reports and balance sheets.
- CSV export for sharing with your accountant.
- Date and category filtering.
- Dark mode support.
- Local-only SQLite database — your financial data never leaves your machine.
Tech Stack:
- Python + Flask
- SQLite (zero-config, local storage)
- Server-rendered templates with Pico CSS