No. Ambrosia is a budgeting tool for tracking and organizing money; it doesn't hold funds.

Can I import my transaction history?

Yes. We offer a flexible CSV import tool that lets you map data from bank statements or other apps.

Does Ambrosia connect to my bank automatically?

No. Ambrosia focuses on privacy and doesn't support automatic bank connections.

Can I share budgets with family members?

Yes. Create Shared Spaces and invite collaborators; access is managed through your Google Drive sharing settings.

Is my financial data safe with Ambrosia?

Yes. Your data is stored in your Google Drive account and Ambrosia doesn't have access to your financial records.

Ambrosia — Privacy-first budgeting app for families & teams - Ambrosia Blog

Ambrosia helps families, couples, and small teams take control of money with template-driven, project-based budgeting that respects privacy and avoids bank connections.

Why Ambrosia exists

Privacy-first: your data stays yours (Google Drive storage option; no bank connections required).
Project-based budgets: set scoped budgets for projects (monthly plan, vacation, tax foundation) and enforce hierarchical consistency.
Shared Spaces: invite collaborators to manage household or team finances without sharing credentials.
Templates & automation: get started quickly with recommended templates, allocations, and rollovers.

Key benefits

Protect long-term goals with automated savings and clear allocations.
Eliminate guessing—use historical transactions to size budgets and buffers.
Coordinate shared finances without losing personal autonomy.

How Ambrosia works (short walkthrough)

Create a Space (Personal, Family, or Team).
Add Wallets for storage (paycheck wallet, emergency wallet, shared household wallet).
Create a Project (e.g., "Monthly Plan") and add Categories & Sub-categories with budgets.
Track transactions and transfers, and use insights & alerts to avoid overspending.

Use cases

Busy parents: adapt frameworks like 50/30/20 to real life (see: 50/30/20 for Busy Parents).
New households: set and share monthly budgets to coordinate bills and savings.
Freelancers & small teams: track project budgets and tax foundations (see: Expense Tracking: Identify Essentials vs Discretionary).

Templates & resources

Starter templates: Monthly Plan, Vacation Project, Emergency Fund, Tax Foundation.
Guides: Budgeting Basics: How to Plan a Monthly Budget and step-by-step checklists.

Comparison & trust

No bank connections: minimal permissions and clearer mental models.
Google Drive integration for private backups and portability.

FAQ

Q: Is Ambrosia a bank? A: No. Ambrosia is a budgeting tool for tracking and organizing money; it doesn't hold funds.
Q: Can I import my transaction history? A: Yes. We offer a flexible CSV import tool that lets you map data from bank statements or other apps to get started quickly.
Q: Does Ambrosia connect to my bank automatically? A: No. Ambrosia focuses on privacy and doesn't support automatic bank connections.
Q: Can I share budgets with family members? A: Yes. Create Shared Spaces and invite collaborators; access is managed through your Google Drive sharing settings.
Q: Is my financial data safe with Ambrosia? A: Yes. Your data is stored in your Google Drive account and Ambrosia doesn't have access to your financial records.