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Buxfer (Free)

Buxfer (Free)

Buxfer (Free) Buxfer (Free) is the starter version of a long-running online finance service. It doesn’t try to be a full accounting suite but gives enough tools for personal use: setting budgets, tracking expenses, and keeping an eye on bills. The platform runs in a browser and has mobile apps, so information follows the user everywhere. Everyday use
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Buxfer (Free)

Buxfer (Free) is the starter version of a long-running online finance service. It doesn’t try to be a full accounting suite but gives enough tools for personal use: setting budgets, tracking expenses, and keeping an eye on bills. The platform runs in a browser and has mobile apps, so information follows the user everywhere.

Everyday use

On a normal day, Buxfer feels easy to handle. Accounts can be linked directly to pull in transactions, but manual entry works just as well for those who prefer control. Expenses fall into categories, and budgets show whether money is being spent as planned. A practical touch is bill reminders, which help avoid late payments. Reports are straightforward — mostly charts and summaries — but they load fast and make sense at a glance. Being cloud-based, everything stays synced across devices without effort.

Technical profile

Feature Details
License Free plan (feature limits)
Platforms Web; iOS and Android apps
Data storage Cloud (Buxfer servers)
Import formats CSV, OFX, direct bank sync
Export formats CSV
Accounts Multiple accounts supported
Budgets Category-driven budgeting
Scheduling Recurring bills and reminders
Reports Expense charts, summaries
Investments Basic tracking available
Privacy Cloud-based with encryption

Getting started

Sign-up takes just a few minutes. After creating an account, users can either connect their bank or upload data manually. Budgets and bill reminders are quick to configure, and once a few transactions are in, reports start to show useful trends.

Who usually uses it

The free edition is typically used by people who want a simple way to watch their spending without paying for premium tools. Students, freelancers, and families often rely on it as a step up from spreadsheets but not as heavy as full accounting software.

Why it’s kept around

Buxfer (Free) sticks around because it’s practical: budgets, reminders, and reports all in one place, with no subscription fee. Even with limitations, it covers most day-to-day needs and stays easy to use across devices.

  • OS: iOS
  • Size: 86 MB
  • Version: 2.8.1
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