Maybe vs Shopstr

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted budgeting & finance options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

Not the right match-up?
FeatureMaybeShopstr
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseAGPL-3.0free
LanguageRubyTypeScript
Setup difficultyMediumEasy
Min. RAM1,024 MB512 MB
Deploymentdocker, bare-metal, sourcedocker, one-click
GitHub stars★ 54,342★ 99
First released20242022
ReplacesMint, Personal Capital

Why pick each one

Choose Maybe if…

  • Modern polished interface
  • Active development
Maybe details

Choose Shopstr 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
Shopstr details

Frequently asked questions

Is Maybe or Shopstr better?

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

Are Maybe and Shopstr free and open-source?

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

Can I run Maybe and Shopstr with Docker?

Maybe: yes. Shopstr: yes.

Related comparisons