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💱 6 Currencies
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100% Free Forever
No Credit Card Required
Email Overspend Alerts
Installs on Phone
Multi-Currency Support

How it works

Budget smarter in 3 simple steps

No complicated spreadsheets. No confusing dashboards. Ziko keeps budgeting as simple as it should be.

Set your monthly plan

Start each month by entering your total income and setting a spending cap — the maximum you want to spend in total that month. This becomes your financial north star for the month.

Add fixed expenses once

Add your recurring bills — rent, internet, subscriptions, loan repayments. Ziko automatically carries them forward every month so you never re-enter them. Edit or delete anytime.

Track variable spending by category

Create spending categories like Groceries, Transport, Eating Out, or Entertainment — each with its own monthly cap. Every time you spend, log it under the right category. Ziko does the maths for you.

Your budgeting journey

From sign-up to financial clarity — step by step

Here is exactly how a typical month in Ziko looks, from the moment you create your account.

Step 1 — Sign Up

Create your free account in seconds

Sign up with your email and a password, or use Google sign-in for one-click access. No payment details, no subscription, no trial period. Your account is free immediately and stays free forever.

Step 2 — Set your monthly plan

Enter your income and total spending cap

At the start of each month, set your monthly income (e.g. $5,000) and total spending cap (e.g. $3,500). The cap is the maximum you plan to spend across everything — fixed bills plus variable day-to-day spending. Ziko immediately shows you how much room you have.

Step 3 — Fixed Expenses

Add your recurring bills — just once

Add all your fixed monthly expenses: rent ($1,200), internet ($60), gym membership ($35), Netflix ($15), car insurance ($120). Enter them once. Ziko automatically carries these forward to every future month — so come May, they're already there. You can still edit amounts, delete old ones, or add new ones at any time.

Step 4 — Variable Categories

Create spending categories with individual caps

Create flexible categories for your day-to-day spending. Examples: Groceries ($400/month), Transport ($200), Eating Out ($150), Entertainment ($100), Personal Care ($80). Each category has its own cap so you can see at a glance where you stand in every area of your life.

Step 5 — Log expenses as you spend

Tap a category, add the amount

Every time you go grocery shopping, tap your Groceries category and add $65. Got an Uber? Tap Transport, add $12.50. The category total updates instantly. You can see your running balance for every category, and for your total month, in real time. Add a note and date to each entry for a full record.

Step 6 — Alerts

Get an email the moment you overspend

When your Groceries spending goes over $400, Ziko instantly sends you an email alert — showing exactly how much you've spent, what the cap was, and how much you went over. Same alert fires if your total monthly spending exceeds your overall cap. No surprises at the end of the month.

Step 7 — Analytics

Review your year at a glance

At any point, check the Analytics view to see your spending patterns month by month across the whole year. See which months you stayed within budget, where you overspent, and how your habits trend over time. Use this insight to plan smarter every month.

Everything you need

Built for real people managing real money

Ziko is designed to remove the friction from personal finance — no spreadsheets, no complexity, just clarity.

Monthly budget planning

Set a new plan every month with your income and total spending cap. Each month is independent so your tracking stays clean and organised.

Automatic fixed expense carry-over

Recurring bills like rent, internet, and subscriptions are carried over automatically each month. Enter once, forget forever — until you need to change them.

Variable expense categories

Create custom spending categories — Groceries, Transport, Dining, Entertainment, Health, Shopping, and more — each with its own cap and running total.

Overspend email alerts

Get an automatic email alert the moment you exceed your total monthly cap or any individual category cap. Know in real time — not at the end of the month.

Year Analytics

See your entire year at a glance. Month-by-month charts show your income, spending, caps, and savings trends so you can spot patterns and plan better.

Multi-currency support

Track your budget in USD, GHS (Ghanaian Cedi), NGN (Nigerian Naira), EUR, GBP, or CAD. Switch currency anytime with one tap.

Install on your phone (PWA)

Add Ziko to your iPhone or Android home screen like a native app. Works offline. No app store download required.

Secure authentication

Sign in with your email and password, or use Google sign-in for instant one-click access. Your data is private and secured.

100% free — no tricks

No freemium. No premium tier. No "free trial". Ziko is completely free for every feature, every user, forever. It is a free product by Vizra.

Supported currencies

🇺🇸 USD ($) 🇬🇭 GHS (₵) 🇳🇬 NGN (₦) 🇪🇺 EUR (€) 🇬🇧 GBP (£) 🇨🇦 CAD ($)

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Available on every device

Install Ziko on your phone for free

Ziko is a Progressive Web App — which means you can install it on your iPhone or Android home screen and open it just like a native app. No app store. No download fees. Works offline too.

  • Open zikobudget.com in your browser
  • Tap the share / menu icon in your browser
  • Select "Add to Home Screen"
  • Tap Add — Ziko appears on your home screen
  • Open it anytime, even offline
Create Free Account →

Pricing

Free. Forever. No catch.

Ziko is a completely free personal budget tracker. There is no premium plan, no subscription fee, and no credit card required — ever. We believe everyone deserves access to tools that help them manage their money better.

All features included
Unlimited expense entries
Email overspend alerts
Year analytics
PWA install on phone
Multi-currency
No ads
No subscription

Ziko is a free product by Vizra — a product studio building useful tools for everyday people.

Common questions

Frequently asked questions

Yes — completely free, no credit card required, no hidden fees, no freemium limits. Ziko is a free product by Vizra. Every feature you see is available to every user at no cost, now and in the future.
Most budget apps are either too complex (full accounting software) or paywalled behind subscriptions. Ziko is built for one thing: helping everyday people track monthly spending clearly and simply. It separates fixed recurring bills from variable day-to-day spending by category, carries your fixed expenses forward automatically, and emails you the moment you overspend — all for free.
Fixed expenses are recurring monthly costs that stay roughly the same each month — rent, mortgage, internet, phone bill, gym membership, streaming services, insurance, loan repayments. In Ziko, you enter them once and they automatically appear in every future month. You can edit the amount, delete them, or add new ones at any time.
When the total spending logged in a category exceeds its cap, Ziko sends an alert email to your account address immediately. The email shows the category name, how much you spent, the cap, and by how much you exceeded it. The same happens if your overall monthly spending exceeds your total spending cap. It helps you course-correct before the month ends, not after.
Yes. Ziko is a Progressive Web App (PWA). Open zikobudget.com in Safari on iPhone or Chrome on Android, tap the share button, and select "Add to Home Screen". It installs just like a native app — full screen, no browser bar, and works even when you're offline.
Ziko supports USD ($), GHS (Ghanaian Cedi ₵), NGN (Nigerian Naira ₦), EUR (€), GBP (£), and CAD ($). You can switch currency at any time from the main screen. More currencies may be added in future updates.
Your data is stored securely on a cloud database. Your password is hashed and never stored in plain text. All connections use HTTPS. Ziko does not sell your data or share it with third parties. Only you can access your budget data.
Ziko is a free product by Vizra — a product studio that builds practical tools for everyday people. Email delivery for Ziko alerts is powered by MailShrine, an email marketing platform for businesses, developers, and marketers.

Contact Us

Get in touch with the Ziko team

Have a question, partnership idea, or feedback about the product? Reach us through our social channels or sign in and use the in-app support option.

Support

Need help with the app?

Create an account or sign in, then open the Feedback & Support option inside Ziko. That sends your message directly from your account email.

Business

For partnerships and brand questions

Ziko is a free product by Vizra. If you want to partner with us, collaborate, or discuss brand opportunities, send us an email directly and we will get back to you.

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