Wallos β Open-Source Personal Subscription & Expense Tracker
Wallos is a self-hosted, open-source web app for tracking subscriptions and recurring expenses with privacy and full control.
About
π Use of This Tool
Wallos lets you:
Centralize subscription tracking (e.g., Netflix, cloud services, software plans) so you never forget a payment.
Organize expenses & categories so you understand where your money goes.
Support multiple currencies and conversions, integrating with the Fixer API.
Receive notifications (Email, Telegram, Discord, etc.) for upcoming payments.
Self-host on your own server (using Docker or bare-metal).
Visualize spending with graphs and stats.
Customize UI, themes, currencies, languages, and even get AI-based recommendation support.
Installationβs straightforward: clone or pull the repo, set up on your server/Docker, and access via web browser.
π Pros
β Open Source & Free β No license fees; community-driven and customizable.
β Self-Hosted Privacy β Your financial data stays on your server.
β Multi-Currency & Conversion β Great if you subscribe to services in different currencies.
β Flexible Notifications β Connects with messaging apps for alerts.
β User-Friendly UI β Accessible even if youβre not highly technical.
β Stats & Insights β Helps visualize spending patterns β not just raw tracking.
β API & Extensible β You can programmatically interact with Wallos.
π Cons
β Self-Hosting Required β Not as plug-and-play as cloud services β you need a server or Docker environment.
β No Mobile App β Only responsive web interface (mobile web, not native apps).
β Manual Setup for Some Features β Certain functionalities (e.g., API keys, cron jobs) require some configuration experience.
β Still Evolving β Features depend on community contributions and updates.
π Alternative Tools
Here are tools that serve similar purposes β from light budget trackers to subscription managers:
Tool | Best For | Notes |
|---|---|---|
Bobby (App) | Simple subscription tracking | Mobile-first; not self-hosted |
Subby / TrackIt | Paid recurring cost tracking | Easy and intuitive |
Firefly III | Full personal finance manager | Self-hosted budgeting + accounts |
Budget-on-a-Cloud | Cloud subscription & budget management | Hosted service |