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BucketsActual Budget
Paid

One-time $64 license with an untimed free trial, covering all computers in the household.

 Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence. Third-party hosting such as PikaPods or Fly.io…

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • Finances stay on your own computer
  • One-time payment with no subscription
  • Envelope budgeting done properly, not a spending report
  • Local-first, so it works offline and stays fast with long history
  • Closed source
  • Envelope method may not suit every budgeting style
  • Syncing between devices needs a server, which is a step most apps hide
  • Automatic bank connections depend on your country and a third-party service
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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