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AloxBook is a privacy-first personal finance application developed by Alois Hartl that brings genuine double-entry bookkeeping to the desktop. Falling within the personal finance and accounting software category, it is designed for individuals who want to manage their money using proper accounting principles rather than simplified budget trackers. The current release is version 2.2.0, and the software has seen five versions in total, reflecting ongoing development. A defining characteristic of AloxBook is its approach to data security: password protection is optional, and when a password is set, the book is encrypted using SQLCipher with AES-256 encryption, while books created without a password are stored as unencrypted SQLite databases. Users should be aware that forgotten passwords cannot be recovered, which reinforces the application's privacy-oriented design. Functionally, AloxBook offers a hierarchical account tree that allows users to organize accounts in a structured manner, CSV import with configurable profiles to bring in data from banks or other sources, and transaction templates that speed up recurring entries. The application also supports period close and carry forward operations, making it suitable for users who maintain their books across fiscal periods. Full language support is provided for English, German, French, Spanish, and Italian, with the ability to switch languages live without restarting the application. Typical use cases include tracking personal income and expenses with double-entry accuracy, importing bank statements in CSV format, maintaining organized account hierarchies for assets, liabilities, and equity, and closing accounting periods at year end. Because all data resides locally on the user's desktop in an open SQLite-based format, AloxBook suits privacy-conscious users who prefer not to store financial records in the cloud while still benefiting from robust encryption options and professional-grade bookkeeping capabilities.
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