KMyMoney vs Money Manager Ex
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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KMyMoney
Personal finance manager for the KDE desktop
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Money Manager Ex
Free cross-platform personal finance manager
| Feature | KMyMoney | Money Manager Ex |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 202 | ★ 2,243 |
| First released | 2000 | 2005 |
| Replaces | Quicken, Microsoft Money | Quicken, Mint |
Why pick each one
Choose KMyMoney if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is KMyMoney or Money Manager Ex better?
Money Manager Ex is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider KMyMoney if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are KMyMoney and Money Manager Ex free and open-source?
Yes. KMyMoney is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Money Manager Ex under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KMyMoney and Money Manager Ex with Docker?
KMyMoney: check the project docs for container support. Money Manager Ex: check the project docs for container support.