Bleskomat Server vs Sure
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bleskomat Server
Connect a Bleskomat ATM to your Lightning node
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Sure
Community-driven personal finance app
| Feature | Bleskomat Server | Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | free | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12 | ★ 9,323 |
| First released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Replaces | — | Mint, Quicken |
Why pick each one
Choose Bleskomat Server if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Written in JavaScript
Choose Sure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Bleskomat Server or Sure better?
Neither is universally better. Sure has the larger community, while Bleskomat Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bleskomat Server and Sure free and open-source?
Yes. Bleskomat Server is licensed under free and Sure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bleskomat Server and Sure with Docker?
Bleskomat Server: yes. Sure: yes.