OpenBudgeteer

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted budgeting app with envelope system support

Overview

OpenBudgeteer is a self-hosted budgeting tool built on the envelope system, helping users track income, expenses, and savings goals. It supports multi-currency transactions, CSV import for easy data entry, long-term budget planning, and customizable reports. Deploy via Docker for hassle-free setup, or manual installation on servers. Data remains local for privacy, with backup options to safeguard financial information. Ideal for users prioritizing data ownership over cloud-based budgeting platforms.

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

Key Features

Envelope budgeting system support
Multi-currency transaction tracking
CSV transaction import functionality
Docker deployment for easy setup
Detailed financial reporting and analytics

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is OpenBudgeteer hard to install?

OpenBudgeteer is easy to install using Docker Compose—just pull the image and run, ideal for beginners. Manual installation requires setting up .NET and a SQL Server database, which may be more technical for non-experts.

? Is it a good alternative to YNAB?

Yes—OpenBudgeteer offers core envelope budgeting features similar to YNAB but is self-hosted and free. While it lacks YNAB's automatic bank sync, it provides full control over your financial data and no recurring costs.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—OpenBudgeteer is open-source under the MIT License, with all features available for free, no premium tiers, subscriptions, or paywalls.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Data stays local (privacy-focused)
⊕ No subscription fees or hidden costs
⊕ Supports envelope method for disciplined budgeting
⊕ Docker setup simplifies deployment

Cons

⊖ Requires self-hosting (server or Docker environment)
⊖ No automatic bank sync (manual CSV imports only)
⊖ Limited mobile experience (web-based only)