BudgetBee vs MyFin
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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BudgetBee
Self-hosted personal finance and budgeting manager
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MyFin
Self-hosted personal budgeting and finance manager
| Feature | BudgetBee | MyFin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 639 | ★ 301 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | YNAB, Mint | YNAB, Mint |
Why pick each one
Choose BudgetBee if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
Choose MyFin if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is BudgetBee or MyFin better?
BudgetBee is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MyFin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are BudgetBee and MyFin free and open-source?
Yes. BudgetBee is licensed under MIT and MyFin under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run BudgetBee and MyFin with Docker?
BudgetBee: yes. MyFin: yes.