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Fava vs Money Manager Ex
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| Fact | Fava | Money Manager Ex |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | C++ |
| Licence | MIT | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 2.6k | 2.3k |
| Latest | v1.30.16 | v1.9.4 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 165 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Quicken. Alternatives to Quicken →
PartialFavaWeb interface for Beancount files with charts, reports, budgets and an editor; no bank sync.
PartialMoney Manager ExAccounts, budgets, scheduled transactions and stock portfolios on the desktop, with QIF import and no online banking.
Fava
✓ signed The latest release, v1.30.16, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Money Manager Ex
✓ signed The latest release, v1.9.4, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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