Holiday Gift Budget Tracker
Everything here runs in your browser — nothing is saved or sent anywhere, so use the copy/share buttons if you want to keep a record. Research from Empower found people are 3.5x more likely to overspend a holiday budget (45%) than stay under it (13%).
Free holiday gift budget tracker — add each person you're buying for with their own budget, see your running total update as you plan, and get an instant warning as you approach or exceed your overall holiday budget. No signup, no wish-list clutter, just the numbers.
How it works
- Add a row for each person you're buying gifts for, with their name and what you plan to spend
- See your running total across everyone update instantly
- Set your overall holiday budget and watch the total change color as you approach or exceed it
Frequently asked questions
How is this different from a wish-list app like Elfster or Giftster?
Those apps are built around wish lists and reserving items so people don't buy duplicates — they don't calculate a per-person budget or tell you when your total spending is approaching your limit. This tracker does exactly that, with no account required.
Do most people actually stick to their holiday gift budget?
No. Research from Empower found 80% of people set a holiday spending budget, but they're 3.5 times more likely to overspend it (45%) than come in under it (13%) — and 37% admit they spend more than intended trying to impress others.
Does this save my list anywhere?
No — everything runs in your browser and nothing is sent to a server or saved to an account. Refreshing the page clears it, so use your share/copy options if you want to keep a record.
Can I set a different budget for each person?
Yes — each row has its own per-person budget field alongside what you actually plan to spend, so you can see both your per-person target and your overall total in one place.
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Update history
- 2026-09-23 Launched: per-recipient holiday gift budget tracker with running total, overall budget comparison, and real-time overspend warning. No signup, no wish-list features — budget math only.