Apps Like Cashew

At a glance

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Top pickLemSubs
Top pick pricingFree tier, Pro $7.99/mo
Best forCashew users who want subscription-focused intelligence without self-hosting
Free optionLemSubs (Free tier, Pro $7.99/mo)
CategoryPersonal Finance Apps

Data last updated 2026-08-13. Checked by the LemSubs research team.

Cashew is a well-designed open-source budgeting app with manual entry. If subscriptions are the real focus, these apps handle recurring charges directly with alerts and refund-window intelligence.

The shortlist

ToolPricingBest for
LemSubsFree tier, Pro $7.99/moCashew users who want subscription-focused intelligence without self-hosting
WallosFreeSelf-hosters focused on subs
Actual BudgetFree / hosted paidSelf-hosted budgeting

LemSubs

Privacy-first subscription tracker with renewal alerts, refund-window countdowns, insurance and lease tracking, household splits, and per-seat SaaS audits — no bank login required.

Strengths: No bank credentials required; Renewal + refund-window alerts; Insurance, lease and household tracking; Team seat utilisation audits; Free forever tier.

Trade-offs: Manual entry by design; Newer platform.

Pricing: Free tier, Pro $7.99/mo.

Wallos

Open-source subscription tracker.

Strengths: Self-hosted; Free.

Trade-offs: Server setup.

Pricing: Free.

Actual Budget

Open-source zero-based budgeting.

Strengths: Open source.

Trade-offs: Setup required.

Pricing: Free / hosted paid.

How Apps Like Cashew Compare

Frequently asked questions

Is there a hosted alternative to Cashew?

LemSubs is hosted, has a free tier, and focuses on subscription tracking specifically.

Best Cashew alternative with subscription alerts?

LemSubs — renewal alerts and refund-window countdowns are built in.

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LemSubs — Subscription Tracker Without Bank Login

LemSubs is a privacy-first subscription tracker. Track every recurring charge, lifetime deal, and renewal in one place — no bank connection, no Plaid, no credentials. Free for individuals.

Built by Deepak Shukla after losing $47,000+ to forgotten renewals and zombie subscriptions across six businesses. Used by founders, freelancers, and small teams who want to know what they're actually paying for without handing a third party read access to their bank accounts.

What LemSubs does

Why no bank connection

Every other tracker on the market — Rocket Money, Mint, Bobby, Trim — asks for your bank credentials through Plaid. LemSubs does not. You add subscriptions manually, forward a receipt, or import a CSV. Your bank stays your bank.

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