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Money Manager Ex vs Buckets: catalog facts
Money Manager Ex	Buckets
Free Free and open source under the GPL.	Paid One-time $64 license with an untimed free trial, covering all computers in the household.
Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS	Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Checking, credit card, savings, stock and asset accounts with nested categories Data in a non-proprietary SQLite file with AES encryption, entirely on your machine	Finances stay on your own computer One-time payment with no subscription
No bank connection; you import CSV and QIF files by hand Investment tracking is basic compared with dedicated portfolio software	Closed source Envelope method may not suit every budgeting style
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License: GPL-2.0	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 21, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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