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HomeBank
by HomeBank
What HomeBank is
HomeBank is free personal accounting software for managing finances and budgets. It runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, with manual account synchronization and report export. You can import QIF, OFX, QFX, and CSV files, including files from Quicken or Microsoft Money, then export accounts to QIF or selected data to CSV. Transaction tools include scheduled entries, category splits, transfers between accounts, tags, and reminders. Rules can assign payees or categories automatically, while imports can detect duplicate transactions. Budgeting supports monthly or annual limits by category, with dynamic reports, charts, and cash-flow forecasts based on scheduled transactions. HomeBank stores account information in one XML file that can be backed up or moved. The Windows installer supports Windows 10 and 11 and offers a portable edition. Linux packages are available in most distributions; macOS installation uses Homebrew or MacPorts. The project has no official Android version.
Who it suits
HomeBank suits people who want free desktop software for personal accounting, budgeting, transaction imports, and financial reports. It is also suitable for users who prefer keeping account data in a transferable XML file.
What it does well
- Free GPL-licensed personal accounting software
- Imports QIF, OFX, QFX, and CSV
- Monthly and annual category budgets
- Scheduled transactions and duplicate detection
- Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows
What to know first
- Account synchronization is manual
- No official Android version
- No free trial
- GPL software comes with no warranty
Limits
HomeBank is free under the GPL, with no free trial. Account synchronization is manual, and there is no official Android version.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | GPL-licensed personal accounting software | Free |
| HomeBank | Free software under GPL; download for supported desktop platforms | Free |
As gethomebank.org lists them, read 19 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the HomeBank website
- Install the Windows download, a Linux package, or macOS through Homebrew or MacPorts
- On Windows, choose the portable-edition option if desired
- Import QIF, OFX, QFX, or CSV account files
- Create budgets, scheduled transactions, rules, and reminders
Verdict
HomeBank combines broad file import support with budgeting, transaction automation, reports, and forecasts at no cost. Its desktop focus and lack of official Android support matter if you need mobile access or automatic synchronization.
Questions
How much does HomeBank cost?
The Free and HomeBank plans are listed as free.
Which platforms support HomeBank?
HomeBank supports Linux, macOS, and Windows. The Windows download supports Windows 10 and 11.
Can HomeBank import Quicken or Microsoft Money data?
Yes. It imports QIF, OFX, QFX, and CSV files, including data from Quicken or Microsoft Money.
Is HomeBank open source?
HomeBank is released under the GPL.
Does HomeBank have an Android app?
The project says it has no official Android version.
Facts from HomeBank's own pages
- Account sync
- manual · gethomebank.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Android availability
- The project says it has no official Android version and that apps found elsewhere are unrelated to the project. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Automation
- Rules can automatically assign payees or categories, and duplicate transactions can be detected during imports. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Bill tracking
- Yes · gethomebank.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Budgeting and analysis
- It supports monthly or annual category budgets, dynamic reports, charts, and cash flow forecasts based on scheduled transactions. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Budgeting tools
- Yes · gethomebank.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Data storage
- HomeBank stores account data in a single XML format file that users can back up or transfer. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Exports
- Users can export accounts to QIF and various data parts to CSV. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998 · gethomebank.org, 28 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · gethomebank.org, 19 Sept 2026
- License and warranty
- HomeBank is released under the GPL and comes with no warranty. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Linux and macOS
- HomeBank is available as a native package in most GNU/Linux distributions; macOS installation is via Homebrew or MacPorts, and third-party ports are not supported by the project. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Project history
- The about page says the first public Amiga release was in January 1998 and the project began as a personal accounting application in 1995. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HomeBank is personal accounting software intended to help users manage personal finances and budgets. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Report export
- Yes · gethomebank.org, 19 Sept 2026
- Security details
- The official download page publishes a SHA256 checksum for the current Windows installer. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Support
- The project offers a quick start guide, user manual, FAQ, community answers, and a bug reporting process. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Transaction imports
- It imports QIF, OFX, QFX, and CSV files, including data from Quicken or Microsoft Money. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Transactions
- Features include scheduled transactions, category splits, transfers between accounts, tags, and transaction reminders. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Who it is for
- The site presents HomeBank as a free application for managing personal accounting, budgets, and finances. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
- Windows download
- The official Windows download supports Windows 10 and 11 and includes a portable edition option in the installer. · gethomebank.org, 12 Oct 2026
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