Actual Budget vs 
Firefly III
Compared on data, not vibes. Metrics refresh nightly; verdict links carry the math.
| Actual Budget | Firefly III | |
|---|---|---|
| GitHub stars | 28,076 | 24,281 |
| Last commit | 0d ago | 1d ago |
| Latest release | v26.8.1 | v6.6.6 |
| Docker pulls | — | — |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Min RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Containers | 1 | 3 |
| ARM (Pi-friendly) | yes | yes |
Actual Budget
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
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.