ExpenseOwl 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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ExpenseOwl
Minimal self-hosted expense tracker
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MyFin
Self-hosted personal budgeting and finance manager
| Feature | ExpenseOwl | MyFin |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | HTML | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, binary, source | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,475 | ★ 301 |
| First released | 2024 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Mint, Spendee | YNAB, Mint |
Why pick each one
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 ExpenseOwl or MyFin better?
ExpenseOwl 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 ExpenseOwl and MyFin free and open-source?
Yes. ExpenseOwl is licensed under MIT and MyFin under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run ExpenseOwl and MyFin with Docker?
ExpenseOwl: yes. MyFin: yes.