Firefly III
Free and open-source personal finance manager with budgeting, expense tracking, and reporting
Deploy Firefly III in 3 Steps
Connect Your VPS
Add your server credentials to Server Compass
Select Firefly III
Choose from our template library
Deploy & Configure
Fill in settings and click Deploy
Benefits of Deploying Firefly III with Server Compass
Self-hosting gives you full control over your data and infrastructure
One-Click Deployment
Deploy Firefly III to your VPS in under 3 minutes. No command-line required.
Full Data Ownership
Your Firefly III 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 Firefly III up-to-date with one-click container updates.
Explore Firefly III in Action
Server Compass provides everything you need to deploy and manage Firefly IIIon your own infrastructure.
Get Started FreeDocker Compose Ready
Pre-configured docker-compose.yml for Firefly III 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 Firefly III with Server Compass, complete these steps to finish setup
Open the Firefly III URL in your browser
Create your account
Set up your bank accounts and budgets
Start tracking transactions
Need help? Check out our documentation for detailed guides.
Firefly III FAQ
Common questions about self-hosting Firefly III
How do I deploy Firefly III with Server Compass?
Simply download Server Compass, connect to your VPS, and select Firefly III 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 Firefly III?
Firefly III 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 Firefly III data?
Yes! Server Compass provides volume mapping that allows you to import existing data. You can also use standard Firefly III backup and restore procedures.
How do I update Firefly III to the latest version?
Server Compass makes updates easy. Simply click the Update button in your deployment dashboard, and the latest Firefly III image will be pulled and deployed with zero downtime.
Is Firefly III free to self-host?
Firefly III 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 Firefly III?
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