Question 1

What's the difference between Free and Pro?

Accepted Answer

The Free plan includes 5 AI prompts per month, unlimited accounts and categories, and CSV export. You're limited to 3 goals, 3 budgets, and 2 debts. Pro gives you unlimited AI prompts, unlimited goals/budgets/debts, detailed yearly AI insights, and priority support.

Question 2

How does the AI coach work?

Accepted Answer

The AI coach analyzes your transaction history, budgets, and goals to provide personalized guidance. Ask questions like 'Can I afford this purchase?' or 'Where am I overspending?' and get answers based on your real data. Remember, it's guidance only—not professional financial advice.

Question 3

Is my financial data private and secure?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Manual entry means you control exactly what data you share. We don't sell your data to third parties, and you can export or delete your account anytime. We're privacy-first by design.

Question 4

How do I add my accounts and transactions?

Accepted Answer

Currently, Brightly Budget uses manual entry for the MVP. Add your bank accounts, credit cards, and cash manually, then enter transactions as they happen. You can categorize transactions, add notes, and even attach receipt photos. Bank sync is on our roadmap for future updates.

Question 5

Will you add automatic bank sync later?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Automatic bank sync is on our roadmap. We're starting with manual entry to give you full control over your data. When we add bank sync, it will be optional—you'll never be forced to connect your accounts.

Question 6

Can I export my data?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. You can export all your transactions and reports in CSV format anytime. We believe your data is yours—no vendor lock-in, ever.

Question 7

What if I want to cancel?

Accepted Answer

You can cancel your Pro subscription anytime—no questions asked. You'll keep access to Pro features until the end of your billing period, then automatically switch to the Free plan. You can also delete your account entirely at any time.

Question 8

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

New subscribers may be eligible for a free trial through the App Store or Google Play. Trial availability and duration are determined by the platform and may vary. After the trial, you can continue on the Free plan or upgrade to Pro.

Question 9

How does receipt scanning work?

Accepted Answer

Take a photo or upload an image of your receipt. Our AI reads the merchant name, date, total, and currency, then drafts a transaction with a suggested category and account. You review, edit if needed, and confirm.

Question 10

Can I edit a scanned receipt before saving?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. Every scanned receipt creates a draft transaction that you review and edit before it's saved. You're always in control — nothing is posted automatically.

Question 11

What counts toward the free receipt scan limit?

Accepted Answer

Each receipt that is processed into a draft transaction counts as one scan. If you discard the draft without saving, it still counts. Free users get 3 scans per month; PRO users get unlimited.

Question 12

What receipts are supported (stores, currencies, languages)?

Accepted Answer

Receipt scanning works with most printed and digital receipts in any currency. It supports major languages and handles a wide range of store formats. Accuracy may vary with handwritten or heavily damaged receipts.

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