MyFin vs Paisa
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
VS
Paisa
Personal finance manager on plain-text accounting
| Feature | MyFin | Paisa |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 301 | ★ 3,190 |
| First released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Replaces | YNAB, Mint | Mint, Personal Capital |
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 Paisa better?
Neither is universally better. Paisa has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are MyFin and Paisa free and open-source?
Yes. MyFin is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Paisa under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run MyFin and Paisa with Docker?
MyFin: yes. Paisa: yes.