Fast expense tracking
Choose a category, enter the amount, add an optional description and date, then review before saving.
BudgetPetal features
Small tools for
steadier money days.
Everything is designed to make daily budgeting faster to use, easier to understand and gentler to return to.
Clear income tracking
Keep salary, starting balances and other income visible alongside spending.
Category spending limits
Set one simple limit per category. Every matching expense counts automatically.
Transaction search and filters
Find entries quickly, filter by category and switch between list and calendar views.
Desktop web workspace
Review long histories, reports, goals and recurring money with layouts built for keyboard and mouse.
Custom categories
Choose a name, icon and color for categories that match your real life.
Light and dark themes
Follow the system or choose a warm light and calm dark appearance.
Currency settings
Use the currency that matches how you manage everyday money.
Optional cloud backup
Work locally without an account, or sign in when you want a cloud copy.
Savings and shared money
Plan goals and track what people owe you or what you owe them.
Recurring money
Keep expected income and expenses visible alongside your current money picture.
Readable reports
Understand balance, income, spending and budgets without a dense dashboard.
Build a clearer money routine.
Start with the method, then compare the approach with other budgeting apps.