Source-Available Budget App for Mobile — Audit, Fork, Trust
Closed-source finance apps ask you to trust marketing. Budgie's mobile app has public source, so the privacy and security claims are auditable line by line.
Why this matters
Closed-source finance apps ask you to trust marketing. Budgie's mobile app has public source, so the privacy and security claims are auditable line by line.
Budgie vs. the category
github.com/budgie-at/budgie. The mobile app, contracts, AI services, and bank-sync integrations all live there.
A source-available license that lets you read, fork, and modify the code. The official app builds remain ours to monetize, which keeps development sustainable.
Yes. The repository ships with build instructions for iOS and Android.
The code stays public. The community can keep building. Your data stays on your device regardless.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Budgie | Closed-source budget apps |
|---|---|---|
| Source code | Public on GitHub | Closed |
| Privacy claims | Verifiable in source | Marketing copy only |
| Forkable | Yes | No |
| Community PRs accepted | Yes | No |
| Vendor risk | Low — fork survives | High — shutdown = data loss risk |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I read the source?
What license?
Can I self-build?
What if Budgie shuts down?
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