Downloads
The simplest way to use Actual is to download the desktop application. This will give you access to all of Actual's budgeting features. For a breakdown of what features require a server in addition to the base app see the Installation Guide.
Desktop Client
Nightly Builds
If you want to preview upcoming features before they reach an official release, nightly builds of the desktop app are also available.
Server Download
Actual has two parts, the client and a sync server. The primary task of the sync server is to sync your budget between devices, and to enable bank syncing. We have a full write up of if you need a server or not. We also have install guides on how to set up the server in the following ways