Deploy Actual Budget with Docker
Actual Budget is a self-hosted, open-source personal finance tool that focuses on local-first data storage and synchronization. It supports envelope budgeting, multi-device sync, and a clean, intuitive interface – all while keeping your financial data private.
💰 Budget like a pro. Sync across devices. Stay in control.
Why Host Actual Budget on Hostim.dev?
- 🐳 One-click Docker deployment – no manual setup or YAML
- 💾 Persistent volume included – stores all your financial data safely
- 🌍 Automatic HTTPS + domain – ready to use instantly
- 📊 Real-time logs and metrics – monitor performance at a glance
- 🔒 Local-first sync – your data stays private and secure
🎥 Watch how easy it is to deploy any open source app on Hostim.dev – this example shows Umami, but the flow is identical for Actual Budget.
What’s included
| Resource | Details |
|---|---|
| App | actualbudget/actual-server image |
| Volume | /data |
| Domain | Free *.hostim.dev subdomain |
| SSL | Let’s Encrypt (auto-enabled) |
| Port | 5006 |
How to Deploy
- Go to your Hostim.dev dashboard.
- Click Create Project → Use a Template.
- Select the Actual Budget template.
- Choose a resource plan (Dev, Prod, or Full).
- Hit Deploy.
Your project will be ready in seconds. From there, open the Actual Budget app and click the link to access your dashboard.
Post-Deploy Notes
- 🔒 Set up your account and sync devices immediately
- 📁 All data is stored in the mounted
/datavolume - 🌐 Add a custom domain under Networking → Domains
- 📈 View resource usage and logs under the App panel
Source + Docs
- GitHub: actualbudget/actual
- Official Docs: actualbudget.org/docs
- Community: Discord
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