MyFin Budget

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted personal finance tracker and budget manager

Overview

MyFin Budget is an open-source tool for tracking income, expenses, and managing budgets privately. It supports multiple accounts, transaction categorization, custom budget goals, and visual reports (charts/graphs) to analyze spending habits. Deploy easily via Docker or manual installation on Linux servers. Choose between SQLite (local) or PostgreSQL (scalable) for data storage, ensuring full control over financial data without relying on third-party services. Ideal for users prioritizing privacy over SaaS alternatives 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:
  myfin_budget:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: myfin-budget
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Multi-account tracking & transaction categorization
Custom budget goals with alert notifications
Visual spending reports (bar charts, pie graphs)
Local data storage (SQLite/PostgreSQL options)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is MyFin Budget hard to install?

It’s straightforward with Docker—pull the official image and run the container. Manual installation needs a web server (e.g., Nginx) and database setup (SQLite/PostgreSQL), which requires basic Linux skills.

? Is it a good alternative to Mint?

Yes, if you value data privacy. Unlike Mint (which syncs banks but shares data), MyFin Budget stores data locally. It lacks auto-bank sync but offers manual entry/CSV imports and robust budget tracking features.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely! MyFin Budget is open-source (MIT license) with no hidden costs. You only pay for server hosting if you don’t run it on your local machine.

Top Alternatives

Mint Search Google

YNAB (You Need A Budget) Search Google

Personal Capital Search Google

Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full financial data privacy (no third-party access)
⊕ No recurring subscription fees
⊕ Highly customizable categories and budget rules

Cons

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