OpenBudgeteer replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseAGPL-3.0+
runsyour server
installOfficial Docker Compose stack
dataBudget buckets, accounts, transactions, users, and settings live in the deployment's MariaDB database, with Redis used by the application stack.
setupThe first obstacle is a multi-container deployment with MariaDB, Redis, persistent volumes, secrets, TLS, backups, and no built-in live bank connection.
facts verified 2026-08-11
Cubetas al estilo YNAB en un contenedor Docker; la sincronización bancaria y el acompañamiento de hábitos no entraron en el contenedor.
the catchOpenBudgeteer supplies buckets but not YNAB's native apps, live bank connections, habit-building guidance, polished reports, and managed cross-device reliability.
the verdict →all YNAB alternatives →
Cubetas al estilo YNAB con importación de transacciones en un contenedor Docker; la sincronización bancaria y el coaching no entraron en el contenedor.
the verdict →last updated 2026-08-11 · up to $264/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
