MyFin vs Sure

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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FeatureMyFinSure
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicenseGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageTypeScriptRuby
Setup difficultyMediumMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, sourcedocker, source
GitHub stars★ 301★ 9,323
First released20222025
ReplacesYNAB, MintMint, Quicken

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
MyFin details

Choose Sure if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 9.3k GitHub stars
  • Written in Ruby
Sure details

Frequently asked questions

Is MyFin or Sure better?

Neither is universally better. Sure has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.

Are MyFin and Sure free and open-source?

Yes. MyFin is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Sure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run MyFin and Sure with Docker?

MyFin: yes. Sure: yes.

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