Actual Budget vs Akaunting
Actual Budget is an open-source, privacy-focused personal finance application based on envelope budgeting methodology. It operates as a local-first application with optional self-hosted sync across devices and end-to-end encryption. The app supports bank syncing via GoCardless (EU/UK) and SimpleFIN (US/Canada), transaction importing from QIF, OFX, QFX, and CSV formats.
Akaunting is an open-source online accounting software for small businesses, freelancers, and accountants. It provides invoicing, expense tracking, bank feeds, and financial reporting with a modular app system for extending functionality. Akaunting is available as a self-hosted installation or as a managed cloud service with tiered pricing.
Quick Facts
Actual Budget
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Pricing
Actual Budget
Free
Akaunting
Freemium
Self-Hosted (Open Source): Free
Standard Cloud: $8/mo/monthly
Premium Cloud: $24/mo/monthly
Elite Cloud: $56/mo/monthly
Ultimate Cloud: $145/mo/monthly
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