Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting app: InstaBudget

Re:Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting ap... by ialexpw on Thursday March 25, 2021 @04:58AM (#26577836)

Looks nice and I've been looking for something similar, although as another person has said $9.99 per month is fairly steep compared to bigger names that do "similar". I also use a zero-based app that costs ~$4-5 per month.

Might be good for an "early adopters" type of thing. Otherwise looks nice overall and congrats. :-)

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Re:Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting ap... by quickthrower2 on Thursday March 25, 2021 @06:05AM (#26578278)

Tough crowd selling to people looking to cut back I reckon! But I think budget apps are ripe for some breakthrough but the problems to be solved are more wetware issues.

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Re:Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting ap... by poitch on Thursday March 25, 2021 @01:31PM (#26583032)

From your perspective, what do you feel are those issues?

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Re:Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting ap... by quickthrower2 on Thursday March 25, 2021 @02:25PM (#26583628)

Budget software seems to be based on this idea that you can perfectly allocate all your spending to categories. The more complex your life e.g. partner, kids, owning cars etc. the more unpredictable things become. And I think the core of it is developing habits > elaborate software that takes time to manage and keep balanced etc.

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Re:Show HN: I build a cross-platform zero-based budgeting ap... by poitch on Thursday March 25, 2021 @01:30PM (#26583023)

Thank you. Pricing is an art form for sure. I'll look into doing an early adopter pricing.

Doing it cross-platform is interesting to say the least :)

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