Formance Open-Source Ledger Core

Formance is a programmable financial ledger and money-movement platform.

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Formance Open-Source Ledger Core is a banking and fintech perk from Formance, offering Production-grade double-entry ledger core, free and open source, with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
What you get

Inside Formance Open-Source Ledger Core

The Formance double-entry ledger core is free and open source under the MIT license with full source access and no restrictions, deployable on your own infrastructure at no cost (enterprise features are a paid subscription).

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
How to claim

How to apply for Formance Open-Source Ledger Core

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Use the open-source core from GitHub and self-host.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-18 (breadth expansion); source URL verified live (HTTP 200) and on the provider's own domain.
Value is the headline maximum Formance advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not affiliated with the programs listed. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Formance Open-Source Ledger Core: common questions

What do you get with Formance Open-Source Ledger Core?

Formance Open-Source Ledger Core offers Production-grade double-entry ledger core, free and open source.

Who qualifies for Formance Open-Source Ledger Core?

Formance Open-Source Ledger Core is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Formance Open-Source Ledger Core?

No. Formance Open-Source Ledger Core is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Formance Open-Source Ledger Core?

Use the open-source core from GitHub and self-host.

Is Formance Open-Source Ledger Core available outside the US?

Formance Open-Source Ledger Core is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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