Maker

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Launching a budgeting app the same week we're all broke from holiday spending? Perfect timing. 💸 Why "Jengō"? The name comes from Swahili—jengo means "to build." But let's be honest, I also picked it because it sounds like Jenga, that game where you nervously pull blocks out of a tower hoping it doesn't collapse. You know the feeling: You've got your budget perfectly planned. Then you find that thing on Amazon you saw on Shark Tank and... impulse buy. Or you're at the grocery store and suddenly two or more boxes of Johnny Pops are calling your name. Next thing you know, you're checking your bank account wondering how $150 just... vanished. I found the budget apps I tried either lacking for my needs or too expensive. I rage-built Jengō Budget quickly based on my needs. I use it every day and thought others could benefit from it as well. No 47-minute tutorial videos or pricey subscriptions. What makes it different: ✅ Zero-based budgeting - Put every dollar & cent to work (including savings goals). ✅ 5-minute setup - Time is (or can be) money. If it takes longer than 5 minutes, I'm out. ✅ 100% free core features - Charging you to track your broke-ness is wrong. ✅ Gamification - Earn points, climb leaderboards & win free months of Premium. When you fully allocate your budget (give every cent a purpose), Jengō literally celebrates you. Because positive reinforcement > financial shame. We're building wealth here, not self-loathing. Check out our features page, which also serves as the community roadmap. I'll often check the top voted features and implement them. - What features would make you actually use this vs. abandon it like that gym membership? - The WebApp is mobile friendly, is a iOS or Android App really necessary for budgeting? - Bugs? Post them on our Issues page. (Be gentle, it's just me working on this.) Let's build some wealth together—carefully stacked, one line-item at a time. 💰 — Kevin P.S. No credit card, no trial countdown anxiety, no "just $1 for 3 months then $49.99/month" tricks. Budgeting monthly is actually free. Shocking, I know. P.P.S. If you find a bug where it makes you richer, please don't report it. Enjoy your new feature and consider signing up for Premium.

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10mo ago

I have a lot of trouble budgeting for anything, it's great to find a new app that helps me, maybe now I'll finally manage to get organized hahaha

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10mo ago

Maker

For those of you who have never tried (or heard of) Johnny Pops . . . you're welcome.

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10mo ago

JengōBudget, simple zero-based budgeting

Try zero-based monthly budgeting in 5 min. 100% free!

Try zero-based monthly budgeting in 5 min. 100% free!