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Budget planner app: the plan, on the dates it runs

Every budget planner app tracks income and expenses. Very few attach the dates that make a budget real — when each bill is due, when each paycheck lands, and which day the balance would dip. Cashflow Calendar is built around that dated view.

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  • A dated budget

    Planned income and bills sit on their real dates with a running balance.

  • Recurring plans

    Bills and paydays repeat into future months automatically.

  • AI on your ledger

    Ask questions in plain language across your whole transaction history.

  • Free, then one-time Pro

    No monthly fee — the price stops after a single payment.

What to look for in a budget planner app

  • Dated transactions with a running balance — not just category totals
  • Recurring items that project forward without re-entry
  • A negative-balance warning before the day arrives
  • Offline capability and a privacy-friendly model with no bank feed

Why dating beats categorising

Categories answer "where did it go?" Dates answer "can I pay this when it is due?" Both matter, but only the second prevents overdrafts. A planner that dates every item turns a budget from a report into a forecast.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free budget planner app?

Yes. Cashflow Calendar's calendar, recurring plans and reports are free forever, and Pro is a one-time payment.

Does it work without a bank connection?

Yes — manual entry and CSV import are the designed path, and guest mode works offline.

What makes it different from YNAB?

YNAB is a zero-based monthly system; this app is calendar-first, so timing gaps are visible and recurring items project forward.

The planner that knows the date

Free core, one-time Pro, no subscription.

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