Family Accounting Tool

Self-Hosted

Open-source family budget tracker for shared expenses and financial transparency

Overview

A self-hosted tool for households to manage shared budgets, track expenses, split bills, and generate reports. Supports multi-user access with roles (admin/member), expense categorization, monthly budget limits, and CSV exports. Deploy via Docker for quick setup or manual installation on Linux servers. Ideal for families wanting to avoid proprietary apps, keep financial data private, and collaborate on finances without subscriptions.

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:
  family_accounting_tool:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: family-accounting-tool
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Shared expense tracking
Role-based user access
Budget limit alerts
CSV report exports
Docker deployment support

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Family Accounting Tool hard to install?

It’s easy with Docker—pull the image and run the container with minimal config. Manual setup needs Nginx, PHP, and MySQL/MariaDB, which requires basic technical skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Mint?

Yes for privacy-focused users. Unlike Mint (cloud-based/proprietary), it keeps data local but lacks automatic bank sync—better for those prioritizing control over convenience.

? Is it completely free?

Yes! It’s open-source under a permissive license (e.g., MIT), with no hidden costs or premium locked features.

Top Alternatives

Mint Search Google

YNAB (You Need A Budget) Search Google

Splitwise Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Customizable expense categories
⊕ Multi-user collaboration

Cons

⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for setup
⊖ No automatic bank sync (manual entry)
⊖ Limited mobile app support (web-only)