Calm money. Clear priorities.
SlateSpend is a calm, zero-based budgeting app for people who want total control without the complexity. We keep the UI spacious, the workflows clear, and the data private--so you can make decisions without noise.
- Intention-first budgeting (give every dollar a job)
- Manual or CSV import (stay connected to spending)
- Private by design (no selling or profiling)
Built for clarity first: a lean surface area, clear math, and an optional intelligence layer when you want it.
"Financial clarity doesn't come from more automation. It comes from naming what matters."
SlateSpend is built to reduce decision fatigue while preserving depth for power users.
Why SlateSpend exists
Most budgeting tools either overwhelm you with dashboards--or try to automate everything, then break at the worst time. SlateSpend takes the opposite approach: calm structure, clear math, and intentional entry. Log transactions manually or import CSVs, stay aware of what you're doing, and still unlock an intelligence layer when you want it.
Principles
Clarity over noise
Keep the surface area small so the important numbers stay obvious.
Intention over automation
Manual entry or CSV import keeps you in control.
Private by design
No selling, no profiling--just a clean ledger for your household.
Spreadsheet clarity, app power
Three columns, simple math, rollovers and overspending built in.
Calm is a feature
Spacious layouts and gentle alerts--because money is stressful enough.
Depth when you want it
Rules, forecasting, advanced reports, backups--available as an upgrade layer.
How it works
Capture reality
Manual entry or CSV import keeps you aware.
Name every dollar
Assign until To Be Budgeted hits zero.
Stay on track
Targets, rollovers, and overspending coverage.
Spend with confidence
Safe-to-Spend shows what's actually free.
Trust & transparency
Data ownership
- Export anytime.
- Your data remains intact even if you cancel Pro.
- Clear, explainable calculations.
Responsible UX
- No ads.
- No shame language.
- Gentle alerts with clear fix paths.
SlateSpend is a budgeting tool, not financial advice. Verify important decisions with your real statements.
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