Overview

Expenses is a progressive web application that is built on top of Google Sheets and written in React. It is a static HTML app that is designed to work well on mobile devices. It can be deployed anywhere and provides great privacy and access control. This app allows users to manage multiple accounts, track expenses by categories, and provides unlimited analysis based on the user’s Google Sheet skills. With its progressive web app capabilities, it loads quickly and can be used as a standalone app. It features a beautiful material design and provides a monthly summary of expenses.

Features

• Multiple accounts (checking, savings, joint, etc.)
• Categories for expense tracking
• Google Sheet integration as backend
• Great privacy and access control
• Unlimited analysis based on Google Sheets skills
• Works great on mobile devices
• Progressive Web App capabilities
• Beautiful material design
• Recurring expenses manageable through Zapier integration
• Monthly expense summary

Installation

To get started with Expenses, you will need a somewhat recent version of Node and a server to deploy the static HTML app. The server does not need to be a top-level domain. To enable full offline support with service workers, you will also need HTTPS. CloudFlare is recommended for this, or you can use your own certificate. Follow these steps to install Expenses:

1. Make a copy of Expense Sheet to your Google Drive by going to File and selecting “Make a copy…”
2. Note the ID of your new sheet, which is part of the URL
3. Clone the app, install dependencies, and build it by running the following commands:

git clone [repository]
cd [project]
npm install
npm run build

4. Copy the contents of the build folder to your server

Summary

Expenses is a progressive web application built on top of Google Sheets using React. It provides users with an easy way to manage their expenses, track multiple accounts, and analyze their spending patterns. The app is optimized for mobile use and features a beautiful material design. It also has great privacy and access control, ensuring that sensitive data is not shared with third parties. With its integration with Zapier, users can easily add recurring expenses. Overall, Expenses is a convenient and customizable solution for managing personal finances.