Features Built for Real Life

Alto helps you budget the money you actually have, when you actually have it. No more guessing, no more stress.

Budget by pay period, not by month

Traditional budgeting apps force you into monthly cycles. Alto lets you budget paycheck-to-paycheck, so you always know exactly what you can spend until your next payday.

  • Supports weekly, biweekly, 1st & 15th, & monthly pay schedules
  • Navigate between past and future pay periods easily
  • See exactly what's due before your next paycheck

Current Pay Period

Jan 6 - Jan 17

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Biweekly schedule12 days total

Track every income source

Whether it's your main salary, freelance gigs, or side hustles - track expected vs actual income for each pay period. Know exactly when money arrives and plan accordingly.

  • Color-coded status: green when received, orange when partial
  • Multiple income streams with different frequencies
  • Override expected amounts for irregular income periods

Income This Period

Jan 6 - Jan 17
Primary SalaryBiweekly

Expected

$2,450.00

Received

$2,450.00

Freelance WorkMonthly

Expected

$800.00

Received

$650.00

Side HustleWeekly

Expected

$200.00

Received

$0.00

Total Income

Expected

$3,450.00

Received

$3,100.00

See exactly where your money goes

Track every dollar with clear status indicators. Know at a glance what's paid, what's funded, and what still needs your attention.

  • Due dates and frequencies tracked per category
  • Click to assign funds directly from available balance

Expenses

Jan 6 - Jan 17
Rent
Paid

Due

$1,200

Spent

$1,200

Assigned

$1,200

Available

$0

Car Insurance
Funded

Due

$150

Spent

$0

Assigned

$150

Available

$150

Groceries
Due

Due

$400

Spent

$156

Assigned

$280

Available

$124

Electric Bill
Late

Due

$180

Spent

$0

Assigned

$50

Available

$50

Dining Out
Overspent

Due

$200

Spent

$245

Assigned

$200

Available

-$45

Gas
Needs Funds

Due

$120

Spent

$95

Assigned

$60

Available

-$35

6 categories
Total Due: $2,250

Build savings into every paycheck

Set savings goals and automatically allocate funds each pay period. Watch your progress grow steadily toward your financial dreams.

  • Visual progress bars show how close you are to each goal
  • Automatic calculation of how much to save per period
  • Withdraw from savings or convert to expense when ready

Savings

Total$9,450.00
Emergency Fund$10,000.00 by Dec 2026$340.00/wk

$3,200.00

Assigned

$340.00

Withdrawn

$0.00

Vacation$2,000.00 by Aug 2025$150.00/wk

$850.00

Assigned

$150.00

Withdrawn

$200.00

New Car$15,000.00 by Mar 2027$400.00/wk

$5,400.00

Assigned

$400.00

Withdrawn

$0.00

Savings goals become spending categories

When you've saved enough for that big purchase, seamlessly convert your savings goal into a one-time expense category. Your money moves with you, ready to spend when you are.

  • One-click conversion when your goal is reached
  • Your saved amount becomes your spending budget
  • Track the purchase transaction in the new category

Savings Goals

2 goals
Emergency Fund$10,000 by Dec 2026
$3,200
New Laptop✓ Goal reached!
$1,500

Budget Categories

2 categories
GroceriesDue
$124
New LaptopFunded
$1,500

Categorize transactions effortlessly

Imported transactions are highlighted when they need attention. Quickly assign categories with a single click to keep your budget accurate.

  • Uncategorized transactions are highlighted for quick action
  • Color-coded category chips for visual organization
  • Income transactions clearly distinguished from expenses

Recent Transactions

5 transactions
Whole Foods Market
-$87.32
Jan 10
Groceries
Shell Gas Station
-$45.00
Jan 9
Transportation
Amazon.com
-$156.78
Jan 8Needs Category
Netflix
-$15.99
Jan 7
Entertainment
Payroll Deposit
+$2,450.00
Jan 6
Income
1 transaction needs a category

Connect your banks securely

Link your bank accounts via Plaid for automatic transaction imports. Map external accounts to your Alto accounts for seamless tracking.

  • Bank-level security with Plaid's trusted connection
  • Credit cards shown as real debt, not available money
  • Automatic daily sync keeps your data fresh

Connected Banks

C
Chase Bank

Last synced: 2 hours ago

Connected
Chase Checking ****4521$2,847.32
Main Checking
Chase Savings ****8832$3,200.00
Emergency Fund
B
Bank of America

Last synced: 3 hours ago

Connected
Credit Card ****1234-$892.45
Travel Rewards
All accounts synced

Crush credit card debt strategically

See the real cost of credit card interest and plan your payoff. Our amortization calculator shows exactly how extra payments accelerate your debt-free date.

  • Track credit cards as real debt, not available funds
  • Compare minimum vs. accelerated payoff scenarios
  • Month-by-month breakdown of principal vs. interest

Travel Rewards Card

22.99% APR

Current Balance

$4,250.00

Credit Utilization53%

$4,250.00 of $8,000.00 limit

Payoff Timeline

Minimum Payment

$85.00/mo

167 months

14 years

With Extra Payment

$200.00/mo

28 months

Save 139 months!

Amortization Schedule

See exactly where your payments go

MonthPrincipalInterestBalance
1$118.52$81.48$4,131.48
2$120.79$79.21$4,010.69
3$123.10$76.90$3,887.59
4$125.46$74.54$3,762.13
5$127.87$72.13$3,634.26
6$130.32$69.68$3,503.94
6 month projection$746.06 paid down