WYGIWYH

Self-Hosted

Open-source self-hosted personal finance manager

Overview

WYGIWYH (What You Get Is What You Have) is a self-hosted tool for tracking income, expenses, budgets, and financial goals. It supports multiple accounts, customizable categories, and various currencies. Deployment is simple via Docker, or manual installation on a server. Features include transaction importing, visual reporting (charts/graphs), and data export. Prioritizes privacy by keeping data local, avoiding third-party SaaS reliance. Ideal for users seeking full control over their financial info without subscription costs.

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

Key Features

Track income & expenses
Multi-currency support
Budget planning
Docker deployment
Data export

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is WYGIWYH hard to install?

No—Docker deployment is quick with minimal setup. Manual installation requires running a Python server and setting up SQLite/PostgreSQL, but detailed documentation is available to guide users.

? Is it a good alternative to Mint?

Yes—if you value privacy and control. Unlike Mint (cloud-based with ads), WYGIWYH keeps data local. It lacks auto-sync features but offers core budgeting tools and no third-party access to your financial data.

? Is it completely free?

Yes—WYGIWYH is open-source under the MIT License. There are no hidden fees, subscriptions, or premium tiers; you can use, modify, and distribute it freely.

Top Alternatives

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Money, Budgeting & Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (local data)
⊕ No subscription fees
⊕ Open-source (customizable)

Cons

⊖ Requires server for self-hosting
⊖ Manual setup needs basic technical knowledge
⊖ Lacks auto-sync with financial institutions