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Buckets vs HomeBank: catalog facts
BucketsHomeBank
Paid

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

Free

Free and open source under the GPL.

Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS Windows, macOS, Linux
  • Finances stay on your own computer
  • One-time payment with no subscription
  • Quick to set up and light on resources
  • Duplicate detection when importing bank statements
  • Closed source
  • Envelope method may not suit every budgeting style
  • Single-entry bookkeeping, so it is not suitable for business accounts
  • No automatic bank connections
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-2.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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