Grisbi vs KMyMoney
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Grisbi
Lightweight personal accounting application
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KMyMoney
Personal finance manager for the KDE desktop
| Feature | Grisbi | KMyMoney |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | CRM & Business Apps |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | binary, bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 156 | ★ 202 |
| First released | 2000 | 2000 |
| Replaces | Quicken | Quicken, Microsoft Money |
Why pick each one
Choose Grisbi if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in C
- Tiny footprint — runs in 128 MB RAM
Choose KMyMoney if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Grisbi or KMyMoney better?
Neither is universally better. KMyMoney has the larger community, while Grisbi is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grisbi and KMyMoney free and open-source?
Yes. Grisbi is licensed under GPL-2.0 and KMyMoney under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grisbi and KMyMoney with Docker?
Grisbi: check the project docs for container support. KMyMoney: check the project docs for container support.