MyFin 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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MyFin
Self-hosted personal budgeting and finance manager
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Tellico
Lightweight income and expense web tracker
| Feature | MyFin | Tellico |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Java |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 301 | ★ 633 |
| First released | 2022 | 2017 |
| Replaces | YNAB, Mint | Mint, Wallet by BudgetBakers |
Why pick each one
Choose MyFin if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is MyFin or Tellico better?
Tellico is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider MyFin if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are MyFin and Tellico free and open-source?
Yes. MyFin is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tellico under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MyFin and Tellico with Docker?
MyFin: yes. Tellico: check the project docs for container support.