ExpenseOwl

A simple, self-hosted expense tracker with a clean web UI. All data is stored in a JSON file — no database setup required.

What You Can Do After Deployment

Visit your domain and start tracking expenses immediately — no login or signup required by default.

Add expenses: Record expenses with amount, category, and optional notes. Quick entry with a minimal interface designed for daily use.

Categories: Organize expenses into customizable categories like Food, Transport, Entertainment, and more. Each category can have its own color for easy visual identification.

Monthly summaries: View spending breakdowns by month with totals per category. See where your money goes at a glance with visual charts.

Data export: All data is stored in /app/data as JSON files, easy to back up or migrate.

Configuration

• Data storage: All expense data is persisted in the /app/data volume as JSON files
• No authentication by default: Place behind a reverse proxy with authentication if you need access control

License

MIT — GitHub