Actual Budget vs FreeAgent

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.

FreeAgent is a finance tool that cloud accounting software for freelancers and small businesses, popular in the uk for self-assessment tax filing. It offers a paid pricing model.