BalanceBooks keeps your financial data where it belongs — on your device. No cloud dependency. No data harvesting. Just powerful financial tools you actually own.
Personal budgeting, expense tracking, Dropbox backup, Excel exports. For individuals and families.
IFTA reporting, cost-per-mile, load tracking, per diem management. Built for owner-operators.
Your budget, your data, your app. No subscription. Ever. One payment gives you lifetime access to all features and every future update.
Built for privacy-conscious individuals and families who left Mint and want a better alternative.
Visual spending breakdowns, income vs expense tracking, and monthly trend analysis — all calculated locally on your device.
Optional encrypted backup to your personal Dropbox. Your account, your encryption, your control. No third-party servers involved.
Generate professionally formatted Excel spreadsheets with data validation. Perfect for tax prep or sharing with your accountant.
Multi-select transactions and apply categories, tags, or edits in batch. Manage hundreds of entries in seconds.
Create unlimited custom categories and subcategories that match how you actually think about your money.
Native desktop apps for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Plus a web app you can access from any browser.
Complete IFTA reporting, cost-per-mile tracking, load profitability analysis, and per diem management. Built specifically for owner-operators and small fleet owners.
Everything an owner-operator needs, without the enterprise price tag.
Automatic jurisdiction tracking, fuel tax calculations, and quarterly report generation. File-ready in minutes, not hours.
Know your real operating costs. Track fuel, maintenance, insurance, per diem, and every expense that hits your bottom line.
See exactly how much you earn per load after all expenses. Stop guessing and start making data-driven hauling decisions.
Automatic per diem calculations based on DOT guidelines. Maximize your tax deductions with proper documentation.
Track fuel purchases by state and jurisdiction. Integrated with IFTA reporting for seamless quarterly filings.
Schedule and track vehicle maintenance, repairs, and inspections. Never miss a service interval again.
No hidden fees. No data harvesting. No bait-and-switch. Pro is a lifetime purchase; Trucking is an affordable annual subscription.
Compare BalanceBooks against the competition. Privacy included, no extra charge.
| Product | Price | 3-Year Cost | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| BalanceBooks Pro | $49.99 lifetime | $49.99 | ★★★★★ |
| YNAB | $14.99/mo | $539.64 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quicken Simplifi | $5.99/mo | $215.64 | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Quicken Classic | $59.99/yr | $179.97 | ★★★☆☆ |
| Your 3-Year Savings | $130 — $490 | ||
| Product | Annual Cost | IFTA | Privacy |
|---|---|---|---|
| BalanceBooks Trucking | $79.99/yr | ✓ Full | ★★★★★ |
| TruckingOffice | $240–600 | ✓ Full | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Rigbooks | $348 | ✓ Full | ★★☆☆☆ |
| QuickBooks SE | $180 | ✗ None | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Your Annual Savings | $100 — $520 | ||
Different markets, different models. For Pro, lifetime licensing is our key differentiator — it proves we don't need ongoing access to your data. For Trucking, IFTA tax rates and jurisdiction rules change quarterly. The annual subscription funds mandatory compliance updates, new state requirements, and specialized support. Business owners expect and can write off annual software subscriptions as an operating expense.
Your data is always yours. If your subscription lapses, the app enters read-only mode during a 30-day grace period. You can always export your data to CSV or Excel, even without an active subscription. Renew anytime to regain full access. Your data never leaves your device regardless of subscription status.
For a limited time, early adopters get a significant discount: 40% off Pro ($29.99 instead of $49.99) and 37% off Trucking ($49.99/yr instead of $79.99/yr). You'll also get priority support, input on future features, and your discounted rate locked in permanently as long as your subscription stays active.
All your financial data is stored locally on your device using IndexedDB — we literally cannot see, access, or sell your data. Optional Dropbox backup goes to your personal Dropbox account, not our servers. No analytics, no tracking, no cloud dependency. The app works 100% offline.
BalanceBooks runs as a native desktop application on Windows, macOS, and Linux. There's also a web app you can access from any modern browser. Your data stays local to whatever device you're using.
Both products come with a 30-day money-back guarantee, no questions asked. If BalanceBooks isn't right for you, we'll refund your purchase in full.
Yes. As a business software expense, your BalanceBooks Trucking subscription is fully deductible as an operating cost. At $79.99/year (or $49.99 with launch pricing), it's one of the most affordable deductions you'll claim. Consult your tax advisor for specifics.
Early adopters get locked-in pricing, priority support, and direct influence on the features we build next.