Firefly III vs Toshi Moto

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 IIIToshi Moto
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguagePHPTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM512 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 24,254★ 2
First released20162022
ReplacesMint, YNAB

Why pick each one

Choose Firefly III if…

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

Choose Toshi Moto if…

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly III or Toshi Moto better?

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

Are Firefly III and Toshi Moto free and open-source?

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

Can I run Firefly III and Toshi Moto with Docker?

Firefly III: yes. Toshi Moto: yes.

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