Actual Budget
Privacy-focused local-first personal finance app with envelope budgeting and bank sync
Deploy Actual Budget in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Actual Budget
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Benefits of Deploying Actual Budget with Server Compass
Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure
One-Click Deployment
Deploy Actual Budget to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.
Full Data Ownership
Your Actual Budget data stays on your server. No third-party access.
Use Any VPS Provider
Works with DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr, AWS, or any server with Docker.
Automatic Updates
Keep Actual Budget up-to-date with one-click container updates.
Explore Actual Budget in Action
Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Actual Budgeton your own infrastructure.
Get Started FreeDocker Compose Ready
Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Actual Budget with best practices.
Environment Variables
Easily configure all settings through an intuitive GUI.
Persistent Storage
Data volumes configured automatically for reliable storage.
Health Monitoring
Built-in health checks to ensure your service is running.
SSL/HTTPS Support
Easy SSL certificate configuration with Let's Encrypt.
Backup Support
Export and backup your data with simple commands.
After Deployment
After deploying Actual Budget with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Open the Actual Budget URL in your browser
Create a password for your server
Create your first budget file
Set up accounts and budget categories
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Actual Budget FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Actual Budget
How do I deploy Actual Budget with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Actual Budget from the templates list. Fill in the required configuration and click Deploy. The entire process takes under 3 minutes.
What are the system requirements for Actual Budget?
Actual Budget requires a minimum of 256MB RAM. We recommend a VPS with at least 1024MB RAM for optimal performance. Any modern Linux server with Docker support will work.
Can I migrate my existing Actual Budget data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Actual Budget backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Actual Budget to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Actual Budget image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Actual Budget free to self-host?
Actual Budget is open-source software. You only pay for your VPS hosting (typically $5-20/month) and optionally Server Compass ($29 one-time). No subscription fees or per-seat pricing.
Ready to Self-Host Actual Budget?
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