Budgeting that actually works for real people
No finance degree required
Launching on July 1, 2025
One Dashboard. Everything.
No more switching between apps, tabs, or spreadsheets. Your complete financial picture in one place.
Discover what makes BudgetYam different from other budgeting apps
Stop fighting with your budget.
BudgetYam was built by South Africans who were tired of budgeting apps that just didn't get it.
5 Minutes, Not Hours
Your monthly review takes minutes, not hours of data entry
Real Life Ready
Flexible budgets that adapt to your actual life, not some perfect world
Insights At A Glance
See your financial trends without drowning in numbers
Budgeting Should Be Simple
No more complex spreadsheets. No more financial jargon.
No Finance Degree Required
Other budgeting apps feel like you need financial expertise. We've made ours intuitive for everyone.
Budgeting Shouldn't Be a Chore
We've simplified everything so you can manage your finances in minutes, not hours.
Built for Real Life
Most apps assume fixed expenses and perfect discipline. We know life happens.
Clear Insights, Not Data Overload
See spending patterns without drowning in endless charts and numbers.
Saving That Feels Rewarding
Our savings goal feature makes saving feel like progress, not just another expense.
Designed With Psychology in Mind
Our approach works with human nature, not against it.
One Dashboard.
No More Tab Overload.
We've built our entire experience around a single, powerful dashboard. No endless pages to navigate.
- All your finances at a glance
- Quick access to savings goals
- Monthly spending patterns visible immediately
- No digging through menus to find what you need
See Your Growth.
Not Just Your Spending.
Our monthly review helps you track your progress and avoid repetitive data entry.
- Know exactly what you're spending on
- Automatic categorization of recurring expenses
- Monthly trend analysis shows your progress
- Adjusts to your payday schedule, not calendar months
Real User Success
"The monthly review helped me realize I was spending 40% more on takeouts than I thought. Now I'm saving an extra R1,500 every month!" - Sarah K.
From People Like You
Early users are already seeing the difference.
Thabo M.
Cape Town
"I've tried so many budgeting apps but always gave up after a few weeks. BudgetYam is the first one that actually fits into my life instead of forcing me to change how I manage money."
Lerato N.
Johannesburg
"The monthly review feature is a game-changer. It helps me understand where my money is going without making me feel guilty about every purchase."
Why I Built BudgetYam
"I was tired of using spreadsheets that were time-consuming and repetitive. Other apps were either too complex or too basic."
"I wanted something that would let me track my expenses, income, and savings with meaningful monthly analytics, all without wasting my time."
– Founder, BudgetYam
Be First in Line
Join the waitlist today and be among the first to experience a budgeting app that's actually built for you.