Maybe Finance

Overview

Maybe is a comprehensive, all-in-one personal finance platform designed to help users track, optimize, grow, and manage their money through every stage of life.

Important Note: As of its final release (v0.6.0), this repository is no longer actively maintained by Maybe Finance Inc. However, the project remains fully functional and can be self-hosted using Docker.

Features

Maybe offers a robust set of features to simplify personal finance management:

• Expense Tracking: Easily monitor and categorize your spending for effective budgeting.
• Budgeting Tools: Set and manage budgets for various categories, providing clear oversight of your expenditures.
• Financial Insights: Gain valuable insights into your spending habits to identify areas for financial improvement.
• User-Friendly Interface: An intuitive and accessible design ensures a smooth experience for all users.
• Privacy-Focused: User privacy and data ownership are paramount, ensuring your financial information remains secure.
• Cross-Platform Support: Access your finances anytime, anywhere, with seamless availability across web and mobile platforms.

Architecture & Tech Stack

Maybe is a modern web application built with a robust and scalable technology stack:

• Backend: Developed in Ruby using the Ruby on Rails framework, providing a powerful and scalable foundation.
• Frontend: Leverages Embedded Ruby (ERB) and HTML for the user interface, with Tailwind CSS for responsive and clean styling across different screen sizes.
• Queueing System: Sidekiq powers efficient background task processing.
• Caching & Sessions: Redis is utilized for fast and reliable caching and session management.
• Database: PostgreSQL serves as the robust and scalable solution for data storage and management.

Milestones & Impact

2025: Legacy & Community Successor

• June 2025: The original Maybe project was shut down, but its open-source nature allowed for the creation of Sure, a community-driven fork that continues its mission.
• The original codebase remains preserved under an AGPLv3 license.

2024: Open-Source Transition

The project was transitioned to an open-source initiative in 2024, aiming to let users self-host the application before its final corporate closure in 2025.

2021—2022: Origins & Initial Launch

Initially developed as a full-featured personal finance and wealth management application. Despite significant investment, the original business model proved unsustainable, leading to its initial shutdown in mid-2023.