I built Porridge Budget to turn a scattered budgeting workflow into one focused app.
I was already tracking spending manually before building this. Spreadsheets for transactions, notes for planning, and a growing sense that switching between them was slowing me down.
I built Porridge Budget to consolidate that workflow without losing the intentionality. The goal was one app that kept manual tracking deliberate, not buried under automatic syncing.
Most budgeting tools prioritize bank aggregation. This one prioritizes manual entry because it creates a moment of review and keeps spending visible.
CSV imports are supported for convenience, but the product still assumes you want to stay close to your data.
I want the app to feel personal and focused. Reports, budgets, and progress views should support deliberate planning, not endless configuration.
New features should make the workflow more efficient without removing the sense of ownership that comes from staying involved in the process.
Keep each budget entry intentional instead of passively synced.
Build tools that support reflection, not just automation.
Maintain clarity across daily spending and long-term goals.
Questions, bug reports, and product ideas are all welcome.
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Start tracking your spending with intention. No bank sync, no clutter—just clarity.