<p align="center"> <img src="/demo.png" alt="Actualbudget" /> </p> ## 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. ## Repo Activity  ## Sponsors Thanks to our wonderful sponsors who make Actual budget possible! <a href="https://www.netlify.com"> <img src="https://www.netlify.com/v3/img/components/netlify-color-accent.svg" alt="Deploys by Netlify" /> </a>