The contractor expense tracker built for jobsite reality
Voice-log materials, fuel, and subcontractor pay in seconds — right from your truck. Tag expenses to a job, export tax-ready reports, and stop losing receipts. Works offline, no signup.
Voice entry
Say “spent $42 on gas” — the parser fills amount, category, and date for you.
Works offline
Log expenses anywhere. Syncs automatically once you're back online.
Tax-ready reports
One-tap CSV and PDF exports with IRS-friendly categories.
Private by default
Data stays on your device. Cloud backup is optional and encrypted.
Contractor expense tracker: Alpha vs Notion, spreadsheets & QuickBooks
Most contractors and tradespeople cobble something together. Here's how the options stack up for real day-to-day tracking.
| Feature | Alpha Finance Tracker | Notion template | Excel / Sheets | QuickBooks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voice-log an expense in <3 sec | Yes | No | No | No |
| Works fully offline | Yes | No | Partial | No |
| No signup required | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Tax-ready CSV / PDF export | Yes | No | Manual | Yes |
| Receipt scan (AI) | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Installs on your home screen | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Built for contractors and tradespeople | Yes | Partial | Partial | No |
Voice is faster than any spreadsheet
Templates and spreadsheets look great in a tutorial. In real life, contractors and tradespeople don't open a laptop between jobs to type in a database row.
- Tap the mic. Say the amount. Done — no typing, no dropdowns.
- The parser fills category, date, and vendor automatically.
- Works with no internet — driving, at a jobsite, on a plane.
- Reports generate inside the app, not by copy-pasting into formulas.
You said
"Two hundred forty on lumber at Home Depot for the Miller job"
Contractor expense tracker FAQ
What is the best expense tracker for contractors?+
The best contractor expense tracker works where you work — at the jobsite, in the truck, at the supply house — without needing internet or a laptop. Alpha Finance Tracker is voice-first, works offline, and installs on your phone's home screen. Free with no signup.
Can I track expenses per job?+
Yes. Tag any expense to a job or project name and see per-job profit at any time. Export a CSV per job for invoicing or tax time.
Does it work offline at the jobsite?+
Yes. Everything works with no internet connection. Entries sync automatically once you're back online.
Can I snap receipts?+
Yes. The receipt scanner extracts amount, date, and vendor from a photo so a paper receipt becomes a searchable expense in seconds.
Is it really free?+
Yes. Every new user gets a free 30-day Pro trial with no credit card. The core tracker stays free forever; optional Pro features (unlimited receipt scans, recurring reminders, cloud backup) are a few dollars per month.
Will my accountant be able to use the exports?+
Yes. Reports come out as clean CSV and PDF with IRS-friendly categories that map straight to Schedule C or your S-corp bookkeeping.
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