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YAFFA vs Actual Budget: catalog facts
YAFFAActual Budget
Free

Free and open source under the MIT licence.

Free

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

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web, Self-hosted
  • No bank connection needed, data stays on your server
  • Multi-currency accounts with daily rate updates
  • Envelope budgeting done properly, not a spending report
  • Local-first, so it works offline and stays fast with long history
  • Requires running a PHP and Laravel server
  • AI document processing needs your own paid API key
  • 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
Self-hosted Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Open source
License: MIT License: MIT
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked September 21, 2026

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