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https://github.com/actualbudget/actual

A local-first personal finance app
https://github.com/actualbudget/actual

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A local-first personal finance app

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  Actualbudget




## Getting Started



Actual is a local-first personal finance tool. It is 100% free and open-source, written in NodeJS, it has a synchronization element so that all your changes can move between devices without any heavy lifting.



If you are interested in contributing, or want to know how development works, see our [contributing](https://actualbudget.org/docs/contributing/) document we would love to have you.



Want to say thanks? Click the ⭐ at the top of the page.



## Key Links



- Actual [discord](https://discord.gg/pRYNYr4W5A) community.

- Actual [Community Documentation](https://actualbudget.org/docs)

- [Frequently asked questions](https://actualbudget.org/docs/faq)



## Installation



There are four ways to deploy Actual:



1. One-click deployment [via PikaPods](https://www.pikapods.com/pods?run=actual) (~1.40 $/month) - recommended for non-technical users

1. Managed hosting [via Fly.io](https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/fly) (~1.50 $/month)

1. Self-hosted by using [a Docker image](https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/docker)

1. Local-only apps - [downloadable Windows, Mac and Linux apps](https://actualbudget.org/download/) you can run on your device



Learn more in the [installation instructions docs](https://actualbudget.org/docs/install/).



## Ready to Start Budgeting?



Read about [Envelope budgeting](https://actualbudget.org/docs/getting-started/envelope-budgeting) to know more about the idea behind Actual Budget.



### Are you new to budgeting or want to start fresh?



Check out the community's [Starting Fresh](https://actualbudget.org/docs/getting-started/starting-fresh) guide so you can quickly get up and running!



### Are you migrating from other budgeting apps?



Check out the community's [Migration](https://actualbudget.org/docs/migration/) guide to start jumping on the Actual Budget train!



## Documentation



We have a wide range of documentation on how to use Actual, this is all available in our [Community Documentation](https://actualbudget.org/docs), this includes topics on Budgeting, Account Management, Tips & Tricks and some documentation for developers.



## Contributing



Actual is a community driven product. Learn more about [contributing to Actual](https://actualbudget.org/docs/contributing/).



### Code structure



The Actual app is split up into a few packages:



- loot-core - The core application that runs on any platform

- desktop-client - The desktop UI

- desktop-electron - The desktop app



More information on the project structure is available in our [community documentation](https://actualbudget.org/docs/contributing/project-details).



### Feature Requests



Current feature requests can be seen [here](https://github.com/actualbudget/actual/issues?q=is%3Aissue+label%3A%22needs+votes%22+sort%3Areactions-%2B1-desc).

Vote for your favorite requests by reacting :+1: to the top comment of the request.



To add new feature requests, open a new Issue of the "Feature Request" type.



### Translation



Make Actual Budget accessible to more people by helping with the [Internationalization](https://actualbudget.org/docs/contributing/i18n/) of Actual. We are using a crowd sourcing tool to manage the translations, see our [Weblate Project](https://hosted.weblate.org/projects/actualbudget/). Weblate proudly supports open-source software projects through their [Libre plan](https://weblate.org/en/hosting/#libre). 



## Repo Activity



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## Sponsors



Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make Actual Budget possible!



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