A better alternative to a Google Sheets budget template
Most people who search for a “budget template” end up copying a spreadsheet, wrestling with formulas, and giving up after a week. ClearBudget does the math for you. Add an expense, pick a category, and instantly see your total, your remaining budget, and a breakdown chart — no formulas to break, no template to copy.
| Google Sheets template | ClearBudget | |
|---|---|---|
| Setup | Copy template, learn the layout | None — start typing |
| Math & charts | Manual formulas that break | Automatic, live |
| On mobile | Pinch-zoom spreadsheet | One-tap entry |
| Signup | Google account | None |
| Privacy | Stored in the cloud | Stays in your browser |
| Export | It is a sheet | One-click CSV |
How to track expenses for free
- Type an amount and press Enter to log an expense.
- Set your monthly budget and watch the spend-vs-budget bar update live.
- Review the category breakdown chart to see where your money goes.
- Export everything to CSV whenever you want a backup or a spreadsheet.
Frequently asked questions
- Is ClearBudget free?
- Yes — completely free, with no signup, no account, and no payment.
- Is my data private?
- Yes. Your data is saved only in your browser on your device. Nothing is uploaded to any server.
- Can I export to Excel or Google Sheets?
- Yes. Click Export CSV to download a spreadsheet-ready file you can open in Excel or import into Google Sheets.
- Do I need to install anything?
- No. ClearBudget runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to install.