Budgeter Lite Budgeter Lite is a freeware budgeting program made for those who want a simple way to plan monthly expenses without learning a full accounting package. It is small, runs on Windows without heavy requirements, and focuses on showing how actual spending compares to the plan. While the “Lite” name reflects its limited scope, the tool delivers exactly what it promises: a clear budget view that helps users stay on track. Everyday use

MyCash Lite MyCash Lite is a small Windows utility that does exactly what the name hints at: it keeps a tidy register of everyday money moves and doesn’t get dramatic about it. No online accounts, no heavyweight dashboards — just a quick program that opens in a blink and lets a household keep spending under control. It feels a bit old-school (in a good way): predictable, fast, and focused on the basics. Everyday use

Alzex Finance Free (Portable Edition) Alzex Finance Free (Portable Edition) is a compact version of the Alzex Finance family that runs without installation. The program can be launched straight from a USB stick or an external drive, so the same budget file can travel easily between home, office, or laptop. Even though it is the free tier, it keeps the essentials in place: categories, budgets, and clear reports. Everyday use

Checkbook Ease Freeware Checkbook Ease Freeware is a small Windows program built for one clear purpose: keeping track of a checkbook-style register without unnecessary extras. It doesn’t try to compete with full accounting suites — instead, it focuses on recording deposits and withdrawals, balancing against monthly statements, and giving a quick snapshot of where money stands. Everyday use

PowerCash PowerCash is one of those older freeware programs that never really disappeared. It doesn’t look modern, but that’s part of its charm: it installs quickly, takes almost no space, and just works as a simple ledger for everyday money tracking. For users who don’t want a cloud account or a complicated setup, it feels like a straightforward, no-nonsense option. Everyday use

AceMoney Lite AceMoney Lite is the no-cost version of AceMoney, designed for those who only need to follow one account but still want proper budgeting tools. Despite the limitation, it offers categories, reports, and scheduled payments, so everyday tracking doesn’t feel stripped down. It’s a small, dependable program that has been around for years and continues to find its audience among people who prefer desktop software over cloud services. Everyday use