Sure vs TDEX Provider
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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Sure
Community-driven personal finance app
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TDEX Provider
Provide liquidity on the TDEX Network, an open protocol to trade
| Feature | Sure | TDEX Provider |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Budgeting & Finance | Budgeting & Finance |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | free |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, one-click |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,323 | ★ 11 |
| First released | 2025 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Mint, Quicken | — |
Why pick each one
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
Choose TDEX Provider 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
Frequently asked questions
Is Sure or TDEX Provider better?
Neither is universally better. Sure has the larger community, while TDEX Provider is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Sure and TDEX Provider free and open-source?
Yes. Sure is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TDEX Provider under free. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Sure and TDEX Provider with Docker?
Sure: yes. TDEX Provider: yes.