OpenBudgeteer
YNAB-style buckets in a Docker box; bank sync and habit coaching did not make the container.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-11
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- AGPL-3.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Official Docker Compose stack
- Operational Setup
- The first obstacle is a multi-container deployment with MariaDB, Redis, persistent volumes, secrets, TLS, backups, and no built-in live bank connection.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Budget buckets, accounts, transactions, users, and settings live in the deployment's MariaDB database, with Redis used by the application stack.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- OpenBudgeteer supplies buckets but not YNAB's native apps, live bank connections, habit-building guidance, polished reports, and managed cross-device reliability.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $14.99/mo ($180/yr) in subscriptions
OpenBudgeteer FAQ
Common questions
Is OpenBudgeteer free and open source?+
OpenBudgeteer is an open-source tool licensed under AGPL-3.0+ that runs on self-host. YNAB-style buckets in a Docker box; bank sync and habit coaching did not make the container.
What paid software does OpenBudgeteer replace?+
OpenBudgeteer serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: YNAB, saving up to $14.99/month ($180/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up OpenBudgeteer?+
Installation: Official Docker Compose stack. Setup notes: The first obstacle is a multi-container deployment with MariaDB, Redis, persistent volumes, secrets, TLS, backups, and no built-in live bank connection.
What is the catch or trade-off with OpenBudgeteer?+
OpenBudgeteer supplies buckets but not YNAB's native apps, live bank connections, habit-building guidance, polished reports, and managed cross-device reliability.