Firefly III vs Suredbits Wallet

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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FeatureFirefly IIISuredbits Wallet
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguagePHPScala
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 24,254★ 381
First released20162022
ReplacesMint, YNAB

Why pick each one

Choose Firefly III if…

  • Powerful budgeting features
  • Strong API for automation
Firefly III details

Choose Suredbits Wallet if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Scala
Suredbits Wallet details

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly III or Suredbits Wallet better?

Neither is universally better. Firefly III has the larger community, while Suredbits Wallet is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Firefly III and Suredbits Wallet free and open-source?

Yes. Firefly III is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Suredbits Wallet under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Firefly III and Suredbits Wallet with Docker?

Firefly III: yes. Suredbits Wallet: yes.

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