# Actual Budget

Actual Budget is a free, open-source, local-first personal finance manager that helps you track income, expenses, and budgets, with optional synchronization across your devices. It is open source and self-hosted, installable on Unraid.

Canonical page: https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7179/actual-budget

## Description

Actual Budget is a free, open-source, local-first personal finance manager that helps you track income, expenses, and budgets, with optional synchronization across your devices.

## Platform availability

Available on 1 of 9 platforms: Unraid.

## Links

- Unraid: https://ca.unraid.net/apps/budget-0u71jtj1uau5bv?q=Budget
- Official website: https://usebudget.com/
- GitHub: https://github.com/actualbudget/actual

## Common questions

### Can I run it myself or use a hosted instance?

Yes, the README says you can use Budget by hosting it yourself, or using the instance hosted by the main developer.

### Does self-hosting keep financial data under my control?

The source says self-hosting keeps your sensitive financial data private and under your control.

### Can bank transactions be automated with GoCardless?

Yes, the thread says it is possible to automate the recording of your bank transactions using GoCardless. It also mentions uncertainty about how safe that is.

### Is it a reasonable option for users moving from YNAB?

A community post recommends that YNAB users try it, noting it may feel very different at first.

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Source: Our Local Host (https://ourlocalhost.com/app/7179/actual-budget), the self-hosted and open-source app directory.