Budget Zero vs Tellico
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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Budget Zero
Self-hosted zero-based budgeting tool
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Tellico
Lightweight income and expense web tracker
| Feature | Budget Zero | Tellico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 654 | ★ 633 |
| First released | 2019 | 2017 |
| Replaces | YNAB, Mint | Mint, Wallet by BudgetBakers |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Budget Zero or Tellico better?
Neither is universally better. Budget Zero has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Budget Zero and Tellico free and open-source?
Yes. Budget Zero is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tellico under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Budget Zero and Tellico with Docker?
Budget Zero: check the project docs for container support. Tellico: check the project docs for container support.