Comparison
Fudget alternative: the simple list, upgraded with dates
Fudget's appeal is radical simplicity — just a list of income and expenses, no categories, no accounts. If the list format works for you, the upgrade that matters is dates: a dated list becomes a forecast, showing the balance after every item instead of a single running total.
- Radically simple
Income and expenses on a list — no category bureaucracy.
- The list has dates
Each item lands on a day and the balance projects forward.
- Repeats without re-entry
Monthly items reappear automatically.
- Low-point flag
The dated list highlights the day the balance would dip.
Simplicity plus one dimension
The list stays as simple as Fudget — add an amount, maybe a note. The single addition is a date per item, and that one field turns the list into a projection: after each item the balance recalculates, and the calendar shows the shape of the month.
Fudget vs. Cashflow Calendar
| Fudget | Cashflow Calendar | |
|---|---|---|
| Format | Simple list | List with dates and calendar |
| Forecast | Running total only | Dated balance projection |
| Recurring items | Limited | Full recurring plans |
| Pricing | Free with premium | Free core, one-time Pro |
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Fudget alternative?
Yes. Cashflow Calendar's simple list and calendar are free forever.
Is it as simple as Fudget?
Nearly — the only addition is a date per item, which is what makes it a forecast.
Can I ignore categories entirely?
Yes. Categories are optional.
The simplest list that still forecasts
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