buckets
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Description:
Budgeting tool
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 0.80.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: finance budgeting productivity personal-finance
Install: brew install --cask buckets
About:
Buckets is a personal finance application designed to help users manage their money without the constraints of traditional budgeting categories. It utilizes the envelope budgeting method, allowing funds to be allocated to specific spending goals. The tool focuses on privacy, storing data locally, and offers a straightforward interface for tracking expenses and savings.
Key Features:
  • Envelope budgeting system
  • Offline-first and local data storage
  • Cross-platform synchronization
  • Debt tracking and savings goals
Use Cases:
  • Managing monthly household expenses
  • Saving for large purchases or vacations
  • Tracking debt payoff progress
Alternatives:
  • YNAB (You Need A Budget) – YNAB is a subscription-based service with a larger ecosystem, whereas Buckets offers a one-time purchase model.
  • GnuCash – GnuCash is a double-entry accounting system more suited for complex financial tracking, while Buckets focuses on simplified envelope budgeting.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Aug 5, 2025 2:16pm 0.80.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 85d46825
Jul 5, 2024 11:52am 0.75.0 0 VERSION_BUMP be2a0a2c