Apps Like Cashew
At a glance
| Fact | Answer |
|---|---|
| Options compared | 3 |
| Top pick | LemSubs |
| Top pick pricing | Free tier, Pro $7.99/mo |
| Best for | Cashew users who want subscription-focused intelligence without self-hosting |
| Free option | LemSubs (Free tier, Pro $7.99/mo) |
| Category | Personal Finance Apps |
Data last updated 2026-10-09. 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
| Tool | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| LemSubs | Free tier, Pro $7.99/mo | Cashew users who want subscription-focused intelligence without self-hosting |
| Wallos | Free | Self-hosters focused on subs |
| Actual Budget | Free / hosted paid | Self-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
- Open-source vs hosted.
- Budgeting depth vs subscription focus.
- Renewal alerting.
- Cross-device sync.
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.