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Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.

ACTUAL BUDGETFIREFLY III
GITHUB STARS28,07624,281
LAST COMMIT0d ago1d ago
LATEST RELEASEv26.8.1v6.6.6
DOCKER PULLS——
LICENSEMITAGPL-3.0
MIN RAM512 MB2,048 MB
CONTAINERS13
ARM (PI-FRIENDLY)yesyes
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ACTUAL BUDGET BACKS THESE RATINGS

Zero-based envelope budgeting in one container, with the budget file on your disk and no subscription attached to your money.

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FIREFLY III BACKS THESE RATINGS

A full transaction ledger for household money, with budgets, rules and reports, and imports you drive yourself.

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Neither page tells you which is “better” — they solve the same jobs differently. Pick by the constraint that binds you: RAM, ARM, license, or how alive the project looks.