chestnut
know what you can spend and still slay.
your money in three soft places
set it once, check in when you want, and skip the spreadsheet era.
01 · steady queen
fixed
rent, bills, the calm stuff.
02 · treat yourself
flexible
eating out, self care, treats.
03 · future you
savings
vacation stash, goals, rainy days.
faq
quick answers, no confusion. still stuck? slide into our inbox.
what is chestnut?
chestnut is your calm envelope buddy for everyday spending. see what is safe to spend, stash money into envelopes, and log expenses in a few seconds. no spreadsheets, no harsh alerts, just soft control.
is chestnut a bank?
nope. chestnut is not a bank, lender, or investment thing. you enter the amounts yourself. always double check big money moves on your own.
do you connect to my bank account?
no. on purpose. we do not pull from your bank. you add income and expenses yourself so it stays quiet, private, and fully yours.
what are the three envelope types?
fixed is for bills and must pays (rent, subscriptions). flexible is for everyday treats and choices (eating out, self care). savings is for goals you are building toward (vacation, emergency stash).
what does “safe to spend” mean?
on home, safe to spend is your flexible money for this cycle after fixed stuff and savings plans are set aside. open the app and know you are good in a few seconds.
how fast is logging an expense?
built for a quick flow: tap +, enter an amount, pick an envelope, save. usually a few seconds. no mandatory notes, no accounting jargon.
what devices is chestnut on?
iphone and android, on the app store and google play.
can i sync my budget to the cloud?
yes if you want. keep it on your phone only, or turn on cloud saving in settings to back up and sync across your devices.
are there subscriptions?
yes. there is a monthly plan and a yearly plan. the yearly plan includes a 3 day free trial for eligible new subscribers. payments, renewals, and refunds go through apple and google. see our terms of use.
what about notifications?
totally optional. you can turn on gentle reminders when an envelope is running low or a bill is coming up. supportive vibes only, never shamey.
how is my data handled?
see our privacy policy for what we collect, how cloud sync works, and how to reach us with data requests.