Firefly III vs Tallycoin Connect
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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Firefly III
Self-hosted personal finance manager
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Tallycoin Connect
Crowdfund donations directly to your Umbrel node with Tallycoin
| Feature | Firefly III | Tallycoin Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | free |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24,254 | ★ 32 |
| First released | 2016 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Mint, YNAB | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Tallycoin Connect 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Firefly III or Tallycoin Connect better?
Neither is universally better. Firefly III has the larger community, while Tallycoin Connect is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Firefly III and Tallycoin Connect free and open-source?
Yes. Firefly III is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tallycoin Connect under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Firefly III and Tallycoin Connect with Docker?
Firefly III: yes. Tallycoin Connect: yes.