Choose your path
I want to evaluate
Understand what Lerian does, how you can deploy it, and whether it fits your needs — no installation required.
I want to build
Install Midaz, create your first resources, and run transactions through the API.
Evaluating the platform
Follow these steps to understand the platform’s capabilities, architecture, and deployment options.
Understand why Lerian exists
Learn what problems the platform solves and who we built it for — in business terms.Why Lerian →
Explore the architecture
Lerian organizes around four pillars — Ledger, Transactional Services, Governance, and Connectivity — that form a composable financial platform.Read the Core Banking vision →
Choose a deployment model
Decide between fully managed (SaaS) or self-hosted (BYOC) based on your compliance requirements and operational maturity.Compare deployment models →
See it in action
Explore real-world use cases — digital banking, global portfolios, Pix, marketplace payouts, and more.Browse use cases →
Building with Lerian
Follow these steps to go from zero to your first double-entry transaction.
Choose your deployment model
Before setting up, decide how you want to run the platform. Lerian offers two deployment models:
- SaaS: Lerian manages everything — infrastructure, updates, and operations. You focus on configuration and integration.
- BYOC (Bring Your Own Cloud): You deploy Lerian in your own infrastructure with full control over data, security, and networking.
Understand the architecture
Lerian organizes around four pillars — Ledger, Transactional Services, Governance, and Connectivity — that form a composable financial platform. Understanding this helps you model integrations correctly from day one.Read the Core Banking vision →
Install Midaz
Midaz is the core Ledger and the foundation every other product builds on. Get it running with Docker in about 10 minutes.Install Midaz →
Create your first resources through the API
With Midaz running, create the essential building blocks: an organization, a Ledger, assets, and accounts.Make your first API call →
Follow the recommended workflow
Move beyond isolated API calls and follow the end-to-end operational workflow — from resource setup to transaction routing and balance management.Follow the recommended workflow →
What’s next?
With your Ledger running and your first transactions created, pick the capability you want to add next.
Reconcile transactions
Run your first automated reconciliation between a bank statement and your Ledger.
Validate in real time
Set up spending limits and validation rules to authorize transactions before they settle.
Generate reports
Create a report template and generate your first financial report from Ledger data.