BudgetBee

BudgetBee is a self-hosted personal finance management system designed to track transactions, budgets and categories for multiple users. It provides a Docker-based install path and a PHP-based backend for lightweight deployment and local control.

Key Features

• Docker Compose installation for single-command deployment and containerized services
• PHP backend with command-line utilities (includes a create_user.php script) for admin tasks
• Multi-user support with currency management and ability to add custom currencies
• Import of records from Excel and JSON formats to populate transaction data
• Category management and budgets by category for targeted budgeting
• Dashboard customization options and export/backup capabilities
• Roadmap items include rules automation and bank integrations to expand syncing and automation

Use Cases

• Personal or household budgeting where users want full data control and local hosting
• Small teams or shared households tracking shared expenses with per-category budgets
• Developers or self-hosting enthusiasts who want a containerized finance app to run on home servers

Limitations and Considerations

• The project is under active development; users should expect bugs and breaking changes until a stable v1.0.0 release
• Not all planned features are implemented yet (notably automated bank connections and some rule automation)
• Documentation is marked as under development; operators should be comfortable troubleshooting container setups and PHP tools

BudgetBee targets users who prefer open-source, self-hosted finance tools with container-based deployment and a simple PHP stack. It is practical for early adopters and self-hosters but should be used cautiously for critical record-keeping until a stable release is available.