Category Budgets

Set monthly spending limits per category and get alerts when you're close.

Define maximum monthly spend for categories like Entertainment, Cloud Storage, or Productivity tools. LemSubs alerts you when a category approaches or exceeds the limit.

What you get

BenefitDetail
Per-Category LimitsSet different budget caps for Entertainment, Productivity, Cloud, etc.
Progress BarsVisual indicators show how close each category is to its limit
Threshold AlertsGet notified at 80% and 100% of your budget
Over-Budget WarningsClear red flags when a category exceeds the limit
Budget vs Actual ReportsMonthly reports comparing your limits to real spending
Rollover TrackingSee if spending increases month over month per category

How it works

  1. Set Category Budgets: Define a monthly spending limit for each subscription category
  2. Track Progress: Progress bars update as subscriptions are added to each category
  3. Get Alerts: Notifications trigger when you approach or exceed a budget
  4. Adjust or Cut: Downgrade subscriptions or remove services to stay within budget

Frequently asked questions

How many categories can I budget?

Unlimited — set budgets for as many categories as you want.

What happens when I exceed a budget?

You get an alert and the category shows a red over-budget indicator. LemSubs doesn't block anything — it's about awareness.

Can I set annual budgets?

Currently monthly only. Annual budget views are on the roadmap.

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