Self-hosted alternatives to Expensify
Expense and reimbursement tracking, self-hosted. Below are 12 open source options you host on your own server — with no monthly per-user fee and full control of your data.
HyperSwitch
★ 43,033Payment switch to make payments fast, reliable and affordable. Connect with multiple payment processors and route traffic effortlessly, all with a single API integration.
Actual
★ 27,147Actual is a local-first personal finance tool based on zero-sum budgeting, with sync across devices. Self-hosted, it's the alternative to YNAB with your financial data under your control.
Firefly III
★ 23,787Firefly III is a modern financial manager. It helps you to keep track of your money and make budget forecasts. It supports credit cards, has an advanced rule engine and can import data from many banks.
Lago
★ 10,069Metering and usage-based billing.
Akaunting
★ 9,904Accounting software designed for small businesses and freelancers.
Invoice Ninja
★ 9,839Powerful tool to invoice clients online.
Ghostfolio
★ 8,798Wealth management software to keep track of stocks, ETFs and cryptocurrencies.
Sure
★ 8,762Personal finance application for everyone (fork of Maybe).
Wallos
★ 8,094Lightweight personal subscription tracker with statistics and optional notifications.
BTCPay Server
★ 7,614Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies payment processor.
OctoBot
★ 6,105Cryptocurrency trading bot.
Kill Bill
★ 5,593Subscription billing & payments platform. Have access to real-time analytics and financial reports.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free self-hosted alternative to Expensify?
Yes. We've gathered 12 self-hosted, open source alternatives to Expensify — including HyperSwitch, Actual, Firefly III. You run all of them on your own server.
What is the best open source alternative to Expensify?
HyperSwitch is one of the most popular (43,033 GitHub stars). The "best" depends on your case — compare the options below.
Do I need a server to replace Expensify?
Yes. You can use a home server (homelab) or a cheap VPS (from ~€4/mo). See the hosting suggestions on this page.