GRR Budget

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted personal finance manager

Overview

GRR Budget is an open-source self-hosted tool for tracking and managing personal finances with full data control. It lets users log income/expenses, categorize transactions, set budgets, and generate visual reports to analyze spending patterns. Multi-currency support and CSV import functionality simplify handling diverse financial data. Deployment is hassle-free via Docker or docker-compose, with PostgreSQL as the preferred backend. Ideal for privacy-focused users who want to avoid third-party SaaS platforms and keep their financial data locally stored.

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:
  grr_budget:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: grr-budget
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Track income and expenses with categorization
Multi-currency support for global transactions
Customizable budgets and financial goal setting
Visual reports (charts, summaries) for spending analysis
CSV import for easy transaction bulk uploads

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is GRR Budget hard to install?

No! GRR Budget offers a Docker image and pre-configured docker-compose files. With Docker and Docker Compose installed, you just pull the image, set environment variables (like database credentials), and run the compose command. Detailed setup instructions are available in the GitHub repository.

? Is it a good alternative to Mint?

Yes, for users prioritizing data privacy. Unlike Mint (cloud-based with data sharing), GRR Budget stores data locally. It lacks Mint’s automatic bank sync but provides manual entry/CSV imports and robust reporting—perfect for those who want full control over their financial information.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! GRR Budget is released under the MIT License, meaning it’s 100% free to use, modify, and distribute. There are no premium features or subscription tiers to unlock any functionality.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data privacy (self-hosted, no third-party access)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Docker-based deployment for quick setup
⊕ Open-source code (modify to fit specific needs)

Cons

⊖ No automatic bank sync (manual entry/CSV import only)
⊖ Limited mobile experience (web interface only)
⊖ Requires basic server knowledge for initial setup