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Fast Budget vs HomeBank
Both stand on personal finance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Fast Budget combines budgeting, bills, subscriptions, imports, and exports across mobile and web platforms. A free one-device option is available, with Premium and Ultra adding broader device access and Ultra bank synchronisation.
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Free plan LinuxMacWindows
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.
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| Fast Budget | HomeBank | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Linux, Mac, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Premium: €19.99 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Fast Budget | HomeBank |
| Website | fastbudget.app | gethomebank.org |
| On personal finance software | #36 of 181 | #32 of 181 |
Fast Budget: what it does well
- Weekly, monthly, and yearly spending limits
- Tracks recurring payments and upcoming renewals
- Imports CSV and XLS files
- Exports PDF, CSV, and XLS reports
- Available on Android, iOS, and web
What to know first
- Free version stores data only on-device
- Automatic bank sync requires Ultra
- Free option is limited to one device
- Paid plans are billed annually
HomeBank: 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
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