Core Principle
Local First. Cloud Optional.
Your financial data lives on your device by default. Need a safety net? Enable AES-256 encrypted Google Drive sync. We architecturally cannot see your data — ever.
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Your money.
Your device.
Your rules.
The expense tracker that keeps your finances on your phone, not on someone else's server. Zero ads, zero data harvesting — just mindful money management.
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Free forever
No credit card
Android (iOS coming soon)
AES-256 Encrypted
End-to-end protection
Works Offline
No internet needed
Why users trust Vento with their finances
100%
Local-First
AES-256
Encryption
Zero
Ads & Trackers
<2s
To Log Expense
Everything you need
Built for people who
care about their money.
See the Unseen.
Beautiful heatmaps and trend lines illuminate spending patterns you didn't know you had. Gain clarity, not complexity.
Envelope Budgeting.
Set monthly limits per category. Watch your remaining budget in real-time. Get gentle nudges before overspending.
Food $140 left
Shopping $320 left
Savings Goals.
New laptop? Dream vacation? Give every dollar a purpose and watch your goals get closer, one contribution at a time.
70%
Stop the Bleeding.
Track every recurring subscription. Get alerted before they hit your account. Finally cancel the ones you forgot about. See your total monthly burn rate at a glance.
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Netflix
Monthly
⚡ Due in 2 days
Your Taxonomy.
Custom tags and categories. Slice your spending data exactly how your brain works.
#JapanTrip Dining Out #DateNight #Emergency Groceries
No Ads. Ever.
A clean, respectful experience. We make money from optional premium features — not from selling your attention or your data to advertisers.
AD-FREE
All Accounts.
Bank, credit, cash, wallet, investment — manage every financial container in one place with real-time balance tracking.
🏦
Chase Checking $4,280 💵
Cash $340 Simple by design
Three steps to financial clarity.
1
Download & Set Up
Install Vento on Android (iOS coming soon). Create your accounts and set your home currency — takes under a minute.
2
Log as You Go
Add expenses in two taps. Categorize, tag, and move on with your day. It's that fast — no bank linking required.
3
Understand & Improve
Watch trends emerge. Set budgets. Hit savings goals. Vento turns raw data into financial awareness.
Honest comparison
Why people switch to Vento.
Tired of apps that sell your financial data, require bank linking, or bombard you with ads? Here's how Vento compares to popular expense tracker alternatives.
| Feature | 
Vento
| Mint | YNAB | Others |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Data stays on device | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Rarely |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✕ | Partial | Partial |
| No bank linking required | ✓ | ✕ | ✕ | Varies |
| No ads, ever | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | Rarely |
| End-to-end encrypted sync | AES-256 | N/A | TLS only | Varies |
| Envelope budgeting | ✓ | ✕ | ✓ | Varies |
| Free tier | $0 forever | Discontinued | 34 day trial | Limited |
| Premium pricing | From $3.99/mo | N/A | $14.99/mo | Varies |
| Sells your data | Never | Yes | No | Often |
Comparison as of March 2026. Mint was discontinued in March 2024.
What users say
Loved by real people.
★★★★★ 4.9 average from 2,400+ ratings
JD
John D.
Verified User
★★★★★
"Finally, a finance app that doesn't try to sell me credit cards. The local-first approach is exactly what I was looking for."
SM
Sarah M.
Pro Member
★★★★★
"The UI is gorgeous. It actually makes me want to track my expenses. The envelope budgeting implementation is top notch."
MK
Mike K.
Verified User
★★★★★
"My data sits on my phone. The Google Drive sync is encrypted end-to-end. I don't worry about privacy anymore. Worth every penny."
ER
Elena R.
Power User
★★★★★
"Zero ads. Just pure utility. I tag expenses in seconds and get on with my day. The analytics dashboard is a huge bonus."
DL
David L.
Verified User
★★★★★
"Incredibly snappy. It loads instantly and adding a transaction takes two taps. Best expense tracker I've used on Android."
AP
Aisha P.
Lifetime Member
★★★★★
"Switched from Mint after it shut down. Vento is everything Mint should have been — private, fast, beautiful. Bought lifetime immediately."
Transparent pricing
Simple. Honest. Fair.
The core experience is free forever. Upgrade only if you want cloud sync and advanced features. No tricks.
Monthly
Yearly Save 37%
Core
$0 / forever
- ✓ Unlimited local transactions
- ✓ 30-day analytics & trends
- ✓ 3 accounts, 1 budget, 3 goals
- ✓ 2 subscriptions, 2 custom tags
- ✓ 12-month history, zero ads
- ✓ Encrypted Google Drive sync
Premium Most Popular
$3.99 / month
$29.99 / year
$2.50/mo — save $17.89 vs monthly
- ✓ Everything in Core
- ✓ Unlimited accounts, budgets, goals & tags
- ✓ Advanced analytics & CSV/PDF export
- ✓ Budget rollover
- ✓ Priority support & premium widgets (coming soon)
Lifetime
$79.99 / once
Pays for itself in <20 months
- ✓ Everything in Premium, forever
- ✓ One-time payment, no subscription
- ✓ Early access to new features
- ✓ All future updates included
- ✓ Directly support development
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Vento really free?
Yes. Vento Core is completely free with unlimited local transactions, 30-day analytics, 3 accounts, 1 budget, 3 goals, 2 subscriptions, and zero ads — forever. There's no catch. Premium features like cloud sync, advanced analytics, CSV/PDF export, and unlimited everything are available for $3.99/month, $29.99/year (save 37%), or a one-time $79.99 lifetime purchase. The free version is genuinely useful on its own.
How does Vento protect my financial data?
All your financial data — expenses, budgets, goals, categories — is stored locally on your device in a SQLite database. We architecturally cannot access it because it never touches our servers. If you enable cloud backup, it uses AES-256 end-to-end encryption via your personal Google Drive account. The encryption keys stay on your device.
Does Vento work without internet?
Yes. Vento is built local-first, meaning every feature works completely offline — adding transactions, viewing analytics, managing budgets, and tracking goals. You don't need an internet connection for anything. Cloud sync only activates when you explicitly enable it, and it syncs in the background when connected.
Is Vento a good alternative to Mint or YNAB?
Vento is designed for people who want full control over their financial data without compromising on features. Unlike Mint (now discontinued) or YNAB ($14.99/mo), Vento doesn't require bank account linking or continuous cloud connection. It offers envelope budgeting, subscription tracking, savings goals, detailed analytics, and custom categories — all running locally on your device with optional encrypted backup. The core version is completely free forever, and Premium starts at just $3.99/month.
What platforms does Vento support?
Vento is currently available on Android. iOS (iPhone, iPad) is in development and coming soon. The app is built with React Native for a truly native experience — no web views, no compromises on performance. It supports 12 major currencies and multiple account types (bank, credit, cash, wallet, investment).
Can I export my data from Vento?
Absolutely. With Vento Premium, you can export all your transaction data to CSV format. Your data belongs to you — we believe in full data ownership and portability. You can also back up your entire database via encrypted Google Drive sync.
What happens to my data if I uninstall Vento?
Since all data is stored locally on your device, uninstalling the app will remove your data. That's why we recommend enabling Google Drive backup — if you ever reinstall, you can manually restore your encrypted data from your personal Drive in the app settings. We never keep a copy on our servers.