KMyMoney vs Skrooge
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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Skrooge
Personal finance manager for the KDE desktop
| Feature | KMyMoney | Skrooge |
|---|---|---|
| Category | CRM & Business Apps | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 202 | ★ 200 |
| First released | 2000 | 2009 |
| Replaces | Quicken, Microsoft Money | Quicken |
Why pick each one
Choose KMyMoney if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in C++
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose Skrooge if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in C++
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is KMyMoney or Skrooge better?
Neither is universally better. KMyMoney has the larger community, while Skrooge is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are KMyMoney and Skrooge free and open-source?
Yes. KMyMoney is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Skrooge under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run KMyMoney and Skrooge with Docker?
KMyMoney: check the project docs for container support. Skrooge: check the project docs for container support.