PeerSwap 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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FeaturePeerSwapSure
CategoryBudgeting & FinanceBudgeting & Finance
LicensefreeAGPL-3.0
LanguageGoRuby
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM512 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdocker, one-clickdocker, source
GitHub stars★ 29★ 9,323
First released20222025
ReplacesMint, Quicken

Why pick each one

Choose PeerSwap if…

  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • One-click install on common self-host platforms
  • Written in Go
PeerSwap 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 PeerSwap or Sure better?

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

Are PeerSwap and Sure free and open-source?

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

Can I run PeerSwap and Sure with Docker?

PeerSwap: yes. Sure: yes.

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