Firefly III vs Actual
Self-hosted personal finance. Firefly III is complete, with rules and reports; Actual is local-first, fast and focused on zero-sum budgeting (an alternative to YNAB).
| Tool | ★ GitHub | License | Platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| | 23,787 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Docker |
| | 27,147 | MIT | Nodejs, Docker |
Popularity (★ on GitHub)
Firefly 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.
Actual 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.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the best self-hosted alternative among Firefly III, Actual?
It depends on your case. Firefly III is the most popular (23,787 stars). Compare license, platform and features in the table above.
Are Firefly III, Actual free?
Yes, they're all open source and self-hosted — you run them on your own server with no monthly fee.