Maybe vs Samourai Server

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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FeatureMaybeSamourai Server
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageRubyJavaScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 54,342★ 3
First released20242022
ReplacesMint, Personal Capital

Why pick each one

Choose Maybe if…

  • Modern polished interface
  • Active development
Maybe details

Choose Samourai Server if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in JavaScript
Samourai Server details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maybe or Samourai Server better?

Neither is universally better. Maybe has the larger community, while Samourai Server is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.

Are Maybe and Samourai Server free and open-source?

Yes. Maybe is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Samourai Server under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Maybe and Samourai Server with Docker?

Maybe: yes. Samourai Server: yes.

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