Firefly III alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Firefly III: you must host, update and back it up yourself, and no official mobile app. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Firefly III, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Actual Budget currently ranks first.
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Best Firefly III alternative for most people
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for a free option
GnuCashFree double-entry accounting on the desktop, with no server to run.
Best Firefly III alternative for open source
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for self-hosting
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for Mac
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for Windows
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for Linux
Actual BudgetAlso free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app.
Best Firefly III alternative for iPhone and Android
YNABPaid hosted envelope budgeting with bank sync and polished mobile apps, no hosting needed.
Best Firefly III alternative for working in the browser
Monarch MoneyHosted all-in-one tracker with bank sync, investments and shared household access.
Firefly III alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Firefly III?
Actual Budget ranks first right now. Also free and self-hostable, but simpler envelope budgeting with a fast local-first app. YNAB and Monarch Money follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Firefly III?
Yes. Actual Budget (open source) and GnuCash (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Firefly III?
Yes: Actual Budget and GnuCash. Actual Budget can also be self-hosted.
Which Firefly III alternatives work on Linux?
Actual Budget and GnuCash run on Linux.
Why do people switch from Firefly III?
The complaints we hear most: you must host, update and back it up yourself; no official mobile app; more complex to learn than envelope-style budgeting apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Firefly III, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.