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Your Money. Your Device. Your Privacy.

Cognito Money uses AI to understand your spending--without sending your data to the cloud. Ask questions in plain English, track budgets, and get insights instantly.

100% Local Storage
No Cloud Required
Free Forever Tier
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Instant Answers
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Private & Local
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How It Works

1. Download

Install Cognito Money on your Windows PC. No account required.

2. Import

Import bank statements (CSV/Excel) or add transactions manually.

3. Ask Questions

"How much did I spend on groceries?" Get instant, intelligent answers.

Why Choose Cognito Money?

AI That Understands You

Ask questions like "How much did I spend on groceries?" and get instant, intelligent answers. No manual reports needed.

Your Data Stays Yours

Unlike Mint or YNAB, your financial data never leaves your device. No cloud storage, no data mining, no targeted ads.

Affordable Plans

Free tier available with core features. Premium plans starting at just $29/year. No expensive monthly subscriptions.

Smart Import and Categorization

Import bank statements (CSV, XLSX, OFX) with automatic categorization. AI learns your spending patterns.

Receipt Scanning

Scan receipts with your camera. AI extracts itemized data so you can track exactly what you bought.

Natural Language Search

Chat with your finances. Did I buy coffee last week? How much on restaurants in March?

How We Compare

Feature Cognito Money Mint / YNAB
Data Privacy (Local Storage)
AI-Powered Insights
Affordable Pricing
Receipt Itemization
No Ads
Works Offline

What Users Are Saying

Real feedback from privacy-conscious users

"Finally, a finance app that doesn't sell my data! The AI chat is incredible—I just ask questions and get real answers about my spending."

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Sarah M.
Small Business Owner

"I switched from Mint after they announced shutdown. Cognito is better anyway—my data stays on MY computer, and the AI features are more powerful."

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James T.
IT Professional

"The receipt scanning is amazing. Take a photo, and it extracts everything—itemized! Plus knowing my financial data isn't being mined for ads is priceless."

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Maria R.
Freelance Designer

"Love that it works offline. I travel internationally and can still track expenses without internet. When I get home, everything syncs from my local database."

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David K.
Travel Consultant

"Best $29 I've spent. The AI understands natural language perfectly. 'How much did I spend on coffee last month?' Boom—instant answer. No clicking through menus."

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Alex L.
Software Engineer

"After years of YNAB, I was skeptical. But Cognito's privacy-first approach won me over. Plus the AI insights are way beyond anything cloud apps offer."

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Lisa P.
Financial Advisor

Ready to Take Control?

Download Cognito Money today. Free edition available with all core features.

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