Wallos: Take Back Control of Your Subscription Chaos

In the subscription economy, the average person pays for 12+ recurring services, spending over $200 monthly on everything from Netflix to obscure SaaS tools they forgot they signed up for. Most subscription tracking apps—Truebill (now Rocket Money), Mint, and various banking tools—promise to help, but they come with their own costs: data harvesting, limited features, and often, subscription fees of their own. Wallos breaks this ironic cycle. This powerful, open-source subscription tracker puts you in complete control of your financial data while providing enterprise-grade features for managing your recurring payments.

GitHub - ellite/Wallos: Wallos: Open-Source Personal Subscription Tracker

Wallos: Open-Source Personal Subscription Tracker. Contribute to ellite/Wallos development by creating an account on GitHub.

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Why Choose Wallos?

In a world where financial privacy is increasingly rare and subscription management tools charge monthly fees to help you save money, Wallos stands apart:

• Complete Data Sovereignty
  Self-host on your own server, ensuring your financial data never leaves your control—no third-party analysis, no data sales, no privacy compromises.
• Zero Subscription Irony
  Unlike paid subscription trackers that charge you monthly to save money on subscriptions, Wallos is completely free and open-source.
• Multi-Currency Intelligence
  Track subscriptions across different currencies with automatic conversion via Fixer API integration, perfect for global digital nomads and international users.
• Smart Notification System
  Get alerted about upcoming payments via email, Discord, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify, or custom webhooks—never miss a renewal again.
• Visual Logo Integration
  Wallos automatically searches for service logos, creating a beautiful, visual dashboard that makes subscription management intuitive and engaging.
• Comprehensive Analytics
  Deep insights into spending patterns, category breakdowns, and yearly cost projections help you make informed financial decisions.
• Mobile-Optimized Experience
  Full responsive design ensures you can manage subscriptions on any device, anywhere.

Spotlight on Key Features

1. Intelligent Subscription Management

• Track recurring payments with custom intervals and billing cycles
• Automatic next payment calculation and due date tracking
• Support for one-time purchases and irregular billing
• Subscription status management (active, cancelled, paused)

2. Financial Intelligence & Analytics

• Multi-currency support with real-time exchange rates
• Category-based spending analysis
• Monthly, yearly, and custom period reporting
• Cost projection and budget planning tools
• Export capabilities for tax and accounting purposes

3. Smart Notification Center

• Multiple notification channels (email, Discord, Telegram, Pushover, Gotify)
• Customizable alert timing (1 day, 3 days, 1 week before renewal)
• Webhook integration for custom automation
• Cancellation reminder notifications

4. User Experience Excellence

• Automatic logo fetching for popular services
• Dark and light theme support
• Multi-language interface (community translations)
• Intuitive category and currency management
• Mobile-responsive design

5. Privacy & Security First

• Self-hosted architecture keeps data local
• No external tracking or analytics
• Secure user management with household member support
• API access for custom integrations
• Regular security updates and community auditing

Wallos vs. Closed-Source Alternatives

How does Wallos compare to popular subscription tracking services? Here's a detailed breakdown:

Beyond the Feature Matrix

The true differences become apparent when considering long-term financial privacy and autonomy:

• No Data Mining: Unlike free services that monetize your financial data, Wallos generates no revenue from your information because it doesn't collect it.
• No Subscription Irony: Paying monthly fees to track monthly fees creates a paradox—Wallos eliminates this with its open-source model.
• Unlimited Customization: When closed platforms lack features you need, you're stuck—with Wallos, you can modify or extend functionality.
• Future-Proof: Commercial services can shut down, change pricing, or alter features—your self-hosted Wallos instance runs forever.

Getting Started in Minutes

Wallos offers flexible deployment options for different technical comfort levels:

🐳 Docker (Recommended)

Quick setup with Docker:

docker run -d --name wallos \
  -v /path/to/wallos/db:/var/www/html/db \
  -v /path/to/wallos/logos:/var/www/html/images/uploads/logos \
  -e TZ=America/New_York \
  -p 8282:80 \
  --restart unless-stopped \
  bellamy/wallos:latest

🐳 Docker Compose

services:
  wallos:
    container_name: wallos
    image: bellamy/wallos:latest
    ports:
      - "8282:80"
    environment:
      TZ: 'America/Toronto'
    volumes:
      - './db:/var/www/html/db'
      - './logos:/var/www/html/images/uploads/logos'
    restart: unless-stopped

💻 Traditional Web Server

For bare metal installations:

1. Deploy to your web server (Apache/Nginx)
2. Ensure PHP 8.2+ with required modules
3. Set up automated cronjobs for notifications and currency updates
4. Visit your domain to complete setup

🌐 Try the Demo

Experience Wallos instantly at demo.wallosapp.com
Login: demo / Password: demo (database resets every 2 hours)

Real-World Success Stories

"Wallos helped me discover I was paying for three different VPN services and two streaming platforms I never used. Saved me $47/month while keeping my financial data completely private."
— Sarah, Digital Nomad

"After Mint shut down, I was looking for alternatives and found Wallos. It's more focused than YNAB, more private than any SaaS option, and completely free."
— Marcus, Privacy Advocate

Practical Applications

Digital Nomads & Expats

Track subscriptions across multiple currencies and countries, with automatic exchange rate updates and multi-currency budgeting.

Privacy-Conscious Users

Maintain complete control over financial data without third-party involvement, perfect for those who value data sovereignty.

Families & Households

Share subscription tracking across family members, identify duplicate services, and optimize household subscription spending.

Small Business Owners

Track business tool subscriptions, SaaS expenses, and recurring vendor payments for accurate financial planning and tax preparation.

The Community Behind Wallos

Created with passion by Henrique and supported by 47+ contributors, Wallos represents the best of open-source collaboration:

• 4,800+ GitHub Stars: Demonstrating strong community trust and adoption
• 171 Releases: Regular updates and continuous improvement
• Multi-Language Support: Community-driven translations
• Active Development: Consistent feature additions and bug fixes
• Discord Community: Real-time support and feature discussions

Join the Wallos Community

With nearly 5,000 GitHub stars and growing, Wallos continues to evolve:

• Contribute Code: Help enhance features or fix bugs via GitHub
• Translate: Help make Wallos accessible in more languages
• Report Issues: Share bugs or feature requests
• Support Development: Sponsor the project via PayPal or GitHub Sponsors
• Join Discord: Connect with users and developers

Final Thoughts

Subscription management shouldn't require surrendering your financial privacy or paying yet another monthly fee. Wallos represents a fundamental shift in how we approach personal financial tracking—transparent, private, and truly free.

Whether you're drowning in forgotten subscriptions, concerned about financial data privacy, or simply tired of paying to save money, Wallos offers a compelling solution that puts you back in control of your subscription landscape.

Ready to liberate your subscription management? Explore the code on GitHub or try the demo to experience subscription freedom.