The Honest Truth About Budgeting Templates

Access your financial overview anywhere, desktop (web-app) or mobile and tablet. Stay in control no matter where you are. SortMe makes managing your money much easier than running a manual spreadsheet.

Download the free budgeting template

If you really want to manage your finances manually, then here. Download the free budgeting template (.xslx file)
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SortMe: The Budgeting Template That Updates Itself

The easiest way to understand and manage your finances.

Every transaction imported automatically

Every purchase, every transfer, every subscription — pulled in automatically from your connected accounts. No more logging into five different banking apps to figure out where your money went.

Categories assigned for you

See exactly how you're tracking against your spending limits. SortMe colour-codes each category so you know at a glance whether you're on track, getting close to your limit, or over budget.

Your budget is always current

SortMe's AI reviews your spending and flags opportunities. Duplicate subscriptions you forgot about, better deals on regular expenses, and spending patterns you might want to change.

Finds savings a template never could

Check your budgets from your laptop at home or your phone on the go. Great to use on desktop via the web-app through any browser.
"For the first time I could see everything, like a birds eye view of my financial position. No scraps of paper or countless tabs, no calculating or making mistakes. It was all there. It really helped me to completely reframe my financial goals"
- Hannah from Auckland
SortMe budgeting software feature showing automatic subscription tracking and recurring payment detection

12,000+ users

Join the thousands of users that have taken control of their finances with SortMe.

SortMe is the perfect solution for taking control of my finances. Many useful features (bank connection, automatic categorisation, budgeting, net worth, etc) that really tick the boxes of everything I could want from personal finance software. Finally found an upgrade from the homemade Excel spreadsheet!

Tim T

Before we found SortMe, we found it overwhelming trying to manage the various accounts between us. We could never quite figure out where our money was going. As soon as we signed up to SortMe, that changed instantly. We could see exactly what we were spending and where we needed to pull back. Amazing tool. Highly recommend.

Stacy & Craig

I have already recommended you! I've been made to feel comfortable, and welcome. There is no judgement! The website is informative and easy to navigate. You make it seem like financial freedom is possible!

Kura Walker

Very easy to use platform - much nicer UX than other 'budgeting'/'tracking' software I've used previously. Swift replies from Customer Support (or directly from the CTO!) with any queries. Loving the daily update for keeping me in the know with money in and out.

Katie

I found a $780 transaction that I had forgot to expense back to the company. SortMe has already paid itself back may times. Brilliant.

Phil W

SortMe has done all the thinking behind what I need to set up a realistic budget, have oversight into my financial position, and make positive financial steps. I love the tips for saving it gives based on my spending - the random subscriptions that I didn’t want but hadn’t been able to quite nail down have been nailed down and cancelled! Super user-friendly. Highly recommend SortMe.

Jillian K

SortMe is a fantastic way to manage your finances. A solid 9/10 so far in terms of everything I’d hope for. I found it very seamless and a lot less convoluted than other apps out there.

Adrian H

My go-to for financial management, streamlining the chaos of multiple apps. It's an invaluable tool, simplifying the process with useful features like net worth, transactions, and goal setting. Now, I can easily track my financial health, contributing not just to financial clarity but also improving my overall well-being.

Daniel B

I wish I had this software years ago, it is dramatically changed my approach to spending. A game changer for me! Super easy to use and data presented in a meaningful way that keeps you motivated and not to spend too much!

Petra

SortMe is a great tool to help you understand where your money goes. It is more comprehensive than some paid tools on the market and easier to use.

Erica

Easy to navigate. Easy visuals to track spends and proportion of income on spends. Particularly like the recurring transactions feature.

Shaunee M

SortMe has helped us find and cancel app subscriptions we didn't need. Saving us over $2,000 per year. It's so worth it.

Tim P

Your Free NZ Budgeting Template

A simple and intuitive budgeting software that automates your money management, designed for everyone.
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Start with the template, graduate to SortMe

Connect all your bank accounts and SortMe will organise and categorise your transactions automatically. It's the easiest budgeting software available. It means you can see exactly where your money is at at any one time. No manual spreadsheets, no need for some out-dated budgeting template. SortMe makes tracking your money ridiculously easy.

  • Connect all your financial institutions

  • Create better financial habits

  • Reach your financial goals sooner

  • Understand and control your finances

  • Find subscriptions to cancel

  • Budget vs actual spend reporting

  • Data-based recommendations

  • Pay down debt faster

Talk to your money

Ask SortMe AI anything about your finances. It analyses your real transaction data to answer questions instantly.

Am I on budget this month?

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Template & Budgeting Questions

Q: Is the budgeting template really free?

A: Yes, completely free. No email required. Download it in Google Sheets or Excel format and start using it straight away.

 

Q: How is SortMe different from my banking app?

A: Your banking app only shows transactions from that one bank. SortMe pulls everything into one place — all your accounts, credit cards, and investments — so you can see your complete financial picture. Plus, SortMe adds budgeting tools, spending analysis, and personalised savings recommendations your bank doesn't offer.

 

Q: Is my financial data safe?

A: That’s totally fine — the template is there for you. Some people genuinely love their spreadsheets. But if you ever find the manual upkeep too much, SortMe is here when you’re ready.

 

Q: Does SortMe work with NZ banks?

A: Yes. ANZ, BNZ, ASB, Westpac, Kiwibank, and many more. Plus investment platforms like Sharesies.

 

Q: Do I need to be good with money to use SortMe?

A: Not at all. SortMe is designed for everyday people. If you can tap an app on your phone, you can use SortMe. We handle the organising — you just review the results.

 

Q: How is my data protected?

A: SortMe uses bank-grade encryption and has passed a Google Security Audit. Read-only access to your bank — we can never move your money. Your data is never sold or shared.

Recommended by industry professionals

SortMe is the recommended budgeting sofwtare by financial professionals.
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