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Wednesday, February 25, 2026

Tool Comparison

Firefly III vs TradeBB comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Firefly III logo

Firefly III

firefly-iii.org

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb, API
TradeBB logo

TradeBB

tradebb.ai

PricingFree
PlatformsWeb
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At a glance

Platforms
Firefly IIIWeb, API
TradeBBWeb
Categories
Firefly III4
TradeBB3
Pricing details

Tool

Firefly III

Starting price

Free tierYes
Free trial

Plans & pricing

FreeFree

Tool

TradeBB

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

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Platform details

AttributeFirefly IIITradeBB
Asset types
Other
StocksOptionsFuturesCurrenciesCryptos
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
Regions
Not specifiedNot specified
Data freshness
Not specifiedNot specified
API access
REST
Not specified
Export formats
CSV
Not specified

Coverage overlap

Shared categories1

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Firefly III strengths3

Categories covered by Firefly III only.

TradeBB strengths2

Categories covered by TradeBB only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Firefly III and TradeBB?

Firefly III focuses on Portfolio, APIs & SDKs, and Webhooks while TradeBB specializes in Portfolio, Data Visualizations, and Broker Connectors. They overlap in 1 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Firefly III and TradeBB cost?

Good news—both Firefly III and TradeBB offer free plans. You can try each platform without commitment and only pay when you need premium features.

Does Firefly III or TradeBB have an API?

Firefly III provides API access for programmatic data retrieval and custom integrations. TradeBB doesn't currently offer an API, so you'll need to use their web interface.

Should I choose Firefly III or TradeBB?

Choose Firefly III if you need Self-hosted open-source personal finance manager (AGPLv3 license)., and Supports double-entry bookkeeping with budgets, categories, tags, and detailed reporting.. Go with TradeBB if Multi-asset journal covering stocks, options, futures, forex, and crypto., and Broker connections plus file/manual import; import workflow supports CSV/XLSX/TXT/HTM and provides Excel templates. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Firefly III and TradeBB cover?

Both cover common asset types. Firefly III also includes Other. TradeBB adds coverage for Stocks, Options, Futures, Currencies, and Cryptos.

Can I export data from Firefly III and TradeBB?

Firefly III supports data exports to CSV. TradeBB has more limited export options.

Can Firefly III or TradeBB connect to my broker?

TradeBB connects with brokers for portfolio syncing. Firefly III requires manual portfolio entry or data import.

Is Firefly III or TradeBB better for day trading?

TradeBB is built with active traders in mind, offering features like real-time data and technical analysis. Firefly III is better suited for buy-and-hold investors focused on fundamentals.

Can I track my portfolio with Firefly III or TradeBB?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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