Lightning Network+ 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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Lightning Network+
Get incoming liquidity and double your channels for free
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Sure
Community-driven personal finance app
| Feature | Lightning Network+ | Sure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | free | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Haml | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, one-click | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 2 | ★ 9,323 |
| First released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Replaces | — | Mint, Quicken |
Why pick each one
Choose Lightning Network+ if…
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- One-click install on common self-host platforms
- Written in Haml
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 Lightning Network+ or Sure better?
Neither is universally better. Sure has the larger community, while Lightning Network+ is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Lightning Network+ and Sure free and open-source?
Yes. Lightning Network+ is licensed under free and Sure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Lightning Network+ and Sure with Docker?
Lightning Network+: yes. Sure: yes.