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TallyHouse – Local-first net worth tracker, no cloud or bank linking

TallyHouse is a local-first net worth tracker that does not require cloud storage or bank account linking. It allows users to securely track their finances entirely on their own device.

Background

- TallyHouse is a "local-first" net worth tracking app — all your financial data stays on your device, never uploaded to a cloud server or linked to bank accounts via APIs. - "Local-first" is a design philosophy gaining traction among privacy-conscious users; apps in this category (e.g., Obsidian, Anytype) prioritize user ownership and offline access over the convenience of cloud sync. - Net worth trackers typically require linking bank accounts (Mint, Personal Capital) or manual entry (spreadsheets). TallyHouse sidesteps the security and trust concerns of the former while aiming to be more polished than the latter. - The app is from a small independent developer, not a large fintech company, which appeals to users wary of surveillance capitalism and data monetization in personal finance tools.

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