Expense Tracker
Track and categorize daily expenses with visual charts
Add an expense
Fills the form; your records stay unchanged.
Formats every amount in the selected currency. No exchange conversion or per-entry currency is recorded.
Expense records use local browser storage on this site. It is not an encrypted vault or a shared cloud account. Keep regular exports.
Records saved in this browser.
Spending overview
Filters
The start date must be on or before the end date.
No matching expenses. Add an expense or change the filters.
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Exports include every matching expense, across all pages. Formula-leading descriptions receive a tab prefix for spreadsheet viewing; raw descriptions stay in the saved backup.
By category
About Free Online Expense Tracker
Managing your money starts with understanding where it goes. Our free online expense tracker shows where your money goes by category and by date. Add each expense with an amount, category, and date, and the totals and breakdowns update as you add them.
Unlike spreadsheet-based solutions, this expense tracking tool provides instant category breakdowns, flexible date-range filters, and a running total that updates in real time. A $4 coffee and the month's rent sit in the same list, and a date filter shows either one. Your records stay on this device and are never uploaded; clearing site data or using a private window can erase them, so export a CSV of anything you need to keep.
Built for both personal budgeting and small-business bookkeeping, the tracker supports over 40 world currencies and nine expense categories out of the box. Export your records to CSV at any time for tax preparation, accountant reviews, or deeper analysis in your preferred budget management software. Currency selection changes formatting only; this tracker does not convert currencies, attach currencies to entries or determine tax treatment.
Key Features
- Nine built-in expense categories including Food, Transportation, Entertainment, Shopping, Health, Education, Utilities, Travel, and Other
- Support for over 40 global currencies such as USD, EUR, GBP, JPY, TRY, INR, and more
- Real-time category breakdown showing totals and transaction counts
- Flexible date filtering: today, last 7 days, this month, or custom date range
- Category-based filtering to isolate specific spending areas
- One-click CSV export for tax filing, accounting, and external analysis
- Persistent local storage so your data is saved between sessions
- Individual expense deletion for quick corrections
- Running total and transaction count summary panel
- Fully responsive design that works on desktop, tablet, and mobile
How to Use the Expense Tracker
- Select your currency: Choose from over 40 supported currencies using the dropdown at the top of the form.
- Enter expense details: Type a description, enter the amount, pick a category, and set the date for each transaction.
- Add the expense: Click "Add Expense" to save the entry. It appears instantly in the list and updates your summary totals.
- Filter and review: Use the category and date-range filters to narrow down your view and analyze specific spending periods.
- Export your data: Click "Export to CSV" to download a spreadsheet-compatible file of your filtered expenses for record keeping.
- Manage entries: Remove any incorrect transaction with the delete button, or clear all expenses at once when starting fresh.
Use Cases
- Personal budgeting: Track daily spending to identify areas where you can cut back and save more each month.
- Travel expense logging: Record trip costs in the local currency and export them for reimbursement or personal records.
- Freelancer bookkeeping: Categorize business-related purchases separately for simplified tax season preparation.
- Household spending analysis: Monitor grocery, utility, and entertainment spending to keep the family budget on track.
- Student finance management: Keep tabs on education, food, and transportation costs while living on a tight student budget.
- Shared expense tracking: Log group expenses during events or shared living situations and export totals for easy splitting.
- Subscription auditing: Record recurring charges to spot unused subscriptions and reduce monthly outflows.
- Small business expense reports: Maintain organized records of operational costs with category breakdowns and CSV exports.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will my expenses be saved if I close the browser?
When browser storage is available, records persist on the same site and browser. Clearing site data, private browsing, storage restrictions or write failures can remove or prevent saved records. Regular CSV exports are recommended.
Can I use this tracker for multiple currencies?
The 41 currency options change the display format of every amount. Amounts are not converted and entries do not store their own currency, so use a consistent currency for each list.
How do I export my expense records?
Export to CSV downloads every filtered record with date, description, category and amount. Formula-leading descriptions receive a tab prefix for spreadsheet viewing, which changes the exported cell text. There is no universal safety guarantee across spreadsheet programs or later re-saving; the saved-data backup retains raw descriptions.
Tips & Best Practices
- Log expenses immediately: Record transactions as they happen to avoid forgetting small purchases that add up over time.
- Use consistent categories: Stick to the predefined categories so your reports remain accurate and comparable across months.
- Export weekly: Download a CSV backup at least once a week to protect against accidental browser data loss.
- Review monthly totals: Filter by "This Month" at the end of each month to evaluate spending patterns and set goals for the next period.
- Leverage custom date ranges: Use the custom date filter to compare spending across specific periods such as holidays or project timelines.
- Delete duplicates promptly: If you accidentally add an expense twice, remove the duplicate right away to keep your totals accurate.