Linux · Office & Productivity
Actual Budget
Your Finances made simple
by Actual Core Contributors
Official site: flathub.org
About Actual Budget
Actual Budget is a fast, privacy-focused finance app based on the Envelope Budgeting method. It prioritizes user control, allowing you to manage your data independently with multi-device sync and optional end-to-end encryption. The app emphasizes user involvement over automation, offering quick, intuitive tools while keeping you in charge of your financial decisions.
Designed for speed, Actual Budget has a streamlined interface that minimizes distractions, making it easy to navigate your finances. It operates locally, ensuring functionality without a network connection while syncing data across devices. This local-first approach also enhances privacy through end-to-end encryption.
The budgeting system is grounded in real income, helping you track spending and savings accurately. The app simplifies managing transactions with a minimal, efficient interface, supporting features like split transactions and transfers. Additionally, Actual Budget offers customizable reports alongside default net worth and cash flow reports, enabling users to analyze your finances in a way that suits you.
How to install Actual Budget
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Flatpak you can install and update it with: flatpak install flathub com.actualbudget.actual
- Open Actual Budget once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is Actual Budget free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to flathub.org, the developer's official site, where Actual Budget is available to download. Flatnic doesn't host or modify any files.
How do I install Actual Budget from the command line?
With Flatpak, run: flatpak install flathub com.actualbudget.actual. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is Actual Budget safe?
Actual Budget downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.