Getting Started
Sign up for the cloud version or set up your own instance in minutes.
Cloud Version
The fastest way to start is the managed cloud version:
- Go to app.expense-budget-tracker.com
- Sign up with your email (passwordless OTP)
- Start tracking expenses in the web app
- If you want to connect Claude Code, Codex, or OpenClaw, give the agent
https://api.expense-budget-tracker.com/v1/
No installation, no server setup. Your data is isolated via workspace-level row-level security in Postgres.
Agent and program access
The same hosted account works for:
- the web UI at
https://app.expense-budget-tracker.com - agent-native onboarding at
GET https://api.expense-budget-tracker.com/v1/ - direct HTTP clients using
Authorization: ApiKey <key>
Self-Hosted
If you prefer to run your own instance, see the Self-Hosting Guide.
Demo Mode
The app includes a built-in demo mode. Toggle the All/Demo button in the header to explore the interface with sample data — no database needed.