ezbookkeeping

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted personal finance tracker

Overview

ezbookkeeping is an open-source self-hosted personal finance manager for users who prioritize data privacy. It allows tracking income, expenses, and categorizing transactions with customizable labels. Key features include multi-account support, multi-currency compatibility, and basic financial reports (monthly summaries, expense breakdowns). Deployment is simple via Docker, or manual setup using a LAMP stack (PHP, MySQL, Apache/Nginx). It’s lightweight, ad-free, and ideal for avoiding cloud-based tools like Mint or YNAB.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  ezbookkeeping:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: ezbookkeeping
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Track income/expenses with customizable categories
Multi-account & multi-currency support
Dockerized deployment for quick self-hosting

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is ezbookkeeping hard to install?

No—ezbookkeeping supports Docker deployment, which simplifies setup with a single command. For manual installation, you’ll need a LAMP stack (PHP 7.4+, MySQL 5.7+, Apache/Nginx), but the repo provides clear documentation for both methods.

? Is it a good alternative to Mint?

Yes, if you value data privacy. Unlike Mint (cloud-based, ad-supported), ezbookkeeping keeps your data local. However, it lacks Mint’s automatic bank sync—you’ll need to enter transactions manually or import CSV files from your bank.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! ezbookkeeping is licensed under the MIT License, so it’s free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or premium features locked behind paywalls.

Top Alternatives

Mint (Intuit) Search Google

YNAB (You Need A Budget) Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-first (local data storage, no third-party access)
⊕ No subscription fees or premium tiers

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server setup (Docker or LAMP stack)
⊖ Lacks automatic bank sync (manual entry/CSV import only)