# YAFFA: Free Open Source Alternative to Dext, Mint, PocketGuard

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

YAFFA (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Dext, Mint, PocketGuard, Quickbooks. YAFFA is a powerful, open-source budget app for managing expenses, budgets, and investments with secure self-hosting.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: YAFFA
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://www.yaffa.cc/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/kantorge/yaffa
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 113
- **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/kantorge/yaffa 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 Dext.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with YAFFA saves up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Dext](https://caniforkit.com/dext) | [finance & accounting](https://caniforkit.com/category/finance-accounting) | $15/mo | [Compare Dext vs YAFFA](https://caniforkit.com/vs/dext-vs-yaffa) |
| [Mint](https://caniforkit.com/mint) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare Mint vs YAFFA](https://caniforkit.com/vs/mint-vs-yaffa) |
| [PocketGuard](https://caniforkit.com/pocketguard) | [dev tools](https://caniforkit.com/category/dev-tools) | $25/mo | [Compare PocketGuard vs YAFFA](https://caniforkit.com/vs/pocketguard-vs-yaffa) |
| [Quickbooks](https://caniforkit.com/quickbooks) | [finance & accounting](https://caniforkit.com/category/finance-accounting) | $15/mo | [Compare Quickbooks vs YAFFA](https://caniforkit.com/vs/quickbooks-vs-yaffa) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is YAFFA free and open source?
YAFFA is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. YAFFA is a powerful, open-source budget app for managing expenses, budgets, and investments with secure self-hosting.

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

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