Free Expense Tracker — Track Daily Spending & Find Where Your Money Goes
An expense tracker is a simple tool that records everything you spend, groups it by category, and shows totals for today and this month — so you always know where your money is going. This free online expense tracker lets you log expenses in seconds: enter an amount, pick a category like Food or Transport, add an optional note, and your spending appears instantly with totals, a top-category summary, and a visual category breakdown. It is built for anyone who wants better control of their budget — students, freelancers, families, and small business owners — with no sign-up and no app to install. All data is saved privately in your own browser via local storage, works in USD, GBP, EUR, CAD and AUD, and looks great on mobile. Start logging today and spot the leaks in your spending within a week.
Expense Tracker
Log every expense, see totals and category breakdowns — data stays in your browser.
Add Expense
Summary
Spending by Category (this month)
Recent Expenses
Your data never leaves this device — it is stored only in your browser's local storage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this expense tracker really free?
Yes, 100% free with no sign-up, no account, and no hidden limits. Log as many expenses as you like.
Where is my expense data stored?
Only in your own browser’s local storage on your device. Nothing is sent to any server, so your financial data stays private.
Can I use a different currency?
Yes. Use the currency selector to switch between USD, GBP, EUR, CAD and AUD; all totals and the breakdown update instantly, and your choice is remembered.
Will I lose my data if I close the browser?
No. Entries persist between visits on the same device and browser. Clearing browser data or using incognito/private mode will remove them.
Can I track expenses from past days?
Yes, just change the date field before adding. Monthly totals and the category breakdown are based on the current calendar month.
Does it work on mobile phones?
Yes. The tracker is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets and desktops, down to small 360px screens.
How It Works
- Enter the amount, choose a category (Food, Transport, Housing, Utilities, Shopping, Health, Entertainment, Other), pick the date and add an optional note — then press Add Expense.
- Your expense appears instantly at the top of the list, with running totals for today and this month updating automatically.
- Check the Spending by Category bars to see which category eats the biggest share of your budget.
- Delete any entry with one click, or clear everything to start a fresh month. Your data stays saved in your browser between visits.