# Sure.am: Free Open Source Alternative to Mint, PocketGuard, Rocket Money

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/sure-am
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Sure.am (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Mint, PocketGuard, Rocket Money. An all-in-one personal finance platform. Track, optimize, grow, and manage your money through every stage of life.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Sure.am
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://sure.am
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/we-promise/sure
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 10.8k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/we-promise/sure or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Mint.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Sure.am saves up to $75/mo ($900/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Mint](https://caniforkit.com/mint) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Mint vs Sure.am](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mint-vs-sure-am) |
| [PocketGuard](https://caniforkit.com/pocketguard) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare PocketGuard vs Sure.am](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pocketguard-vs-sure-am) |
| [Rocket Money](https://caniforkit.com/rocket-money) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Rocket Money vs Sure.am](https://caniforkit.com/vs/rocket-money-vs-sure-am) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Sure.am free and open source?
Sure.am is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. An all-in-one personal finance platform. Track, optimize, grow, and manage your money through every stage of life.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Sure.am?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Mint.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)