Libre Relay vs Sure
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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Libre Relay
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Sure
Community-driven personal finance app
| Feature | Libre Relay | Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | free | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 69 | ★ 9,323 |
| First released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Replaces | — | Mint, Quicken |
Why pick each one
Choose Libre Relay 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
Choose Sure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 9.3k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Libre Relay or Sure better?
Neither is universally better. Sure has the larger community, while Libre Relay is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Libre Relay and Sure free and open-source?
Yes. Libre Relay is licensed under free and Sure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Libre Relay and Sure with Docker?
Libre Relay: yes. Sure: yes.