Renovation
Kitchen, bathroom, insulation: quotes, construction and invoices in one place.
Project budgets
A clear budget for every project, from start to finish
Renovation, wedding, trip, birthday party, nonprofit: every project gets its planned budget, actual spending, milestones and documents. You always know where you stand and what's left.
Free, no credit card, no commitment.
- Planned and actual side by side
- Linked milestones and documents
- Shared with everyone involved
The essentials
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Planned vs. actual
Your starting budget, your quotes, then your actual spending: any gap shows up right away.
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Milestones
Each milestone with its date, owner and cost.
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Linked documents
Quotes, invoices, plans and contracts stored with the project.
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Together
Partner, family, nonprofit board: everyone can follow the progress.
Why project budgets go off the rails
Projects rarely go over budget because of one big mistake. It's the small gaps that add up: a quote higher than expected, a surprise on the job site, purchases made "while we're at it." Without tracking, you discover the overrun at the end, when it's too late to make choices.
Tracking planned and actual side by side, milestone by milestone, lets you spot a gap the moment it appears and make an informed call: cut back elsewhere, push back a milestone, or accept the expense.
One project = one budget, milestones and documents
In Ecomely, each project brings everything together: the planned budget, the quotes you've received, actual spending, milestones with their dates, everyone's tasks, documents (plans, contracts, invoices) and notes. It's all connected: an expense logged in the project also shows up in your monthly budget.
Milestones appear in your Planner, with reminders, so the project keeps moving without you having to watch over everything.
Renovation
Contractor quotes, material purchases, construction milestones.
Event
Venue, catering, guests, decorations, with a shared list.
Compare quotes with peace of mind
When several contractors or vendors reply, quotes pile up in your inbox. Store them in the project, compare them side by side and set the one you choose as your budget baseline. When the invoice arrives, any gap with the quote is instantly visible.
For nonprofits and group projects
A nonprofit, a community events committee, a school trip or a money pot among friends: the Shared Space lets every member follow the budget, add an expense with its receipt and see who paid for what. The treasurer keeps a clear overview, with no spreadsheets flying around by email.
Free, and connected to everything else
Projects, budgets, documents and the Planner are free. Zély can create a project from a single sentence ("bathroom renovation, €6,000 budget"), file a quote you received by email or tell you how much is left to spend.
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Create my free accountSetting and sticking to a project budget: 6 steps
This method works for a small renovation as well as for planning a wedding.
List every expense category before estimating
Materials, labor, rentals, transportation, contingencies: a forgotten category is a guaranteed overrun.
Get at least two quotes
For every major item, two or three quotes give you a realistic price and leverage to negotiate.
Add 10 to 15% for the unexpected
Especially for renovations: there's almost always a surprise. Better to plan for it than be caught off guard.
Log every expense in the project
Even the small ones. They're what add up and blow the budget.
Compare planned and actual at every milestone
A gap spotted early can be fixed; a gap discovered at the end has to be paid for.
Keep all your documents
Quotes, invoices, warranties: you'll need them for warranty claims, resale or a dispute.
How it works
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Create your free account
Then your first project.
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Set the budget and milestones
Categories, quotes, dates and owners.
- 3
Log actual spending
With receipts attached.
- 4
Track the gap
Planned and actual side by side, all the way to the end.
Who is it for?
Wedding
Venue, catering, outfits, guests: a budget tracked item by item.
Trip
Transportation, lodging, activities, with a Money Pot to save up for it.
Nonprofit
An event budget shared with the board and volunteers.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I track a project budget?
List your expense categories, set a planned budget for each, then log every actual expense. Ecomely shows planned and actual side by side and flags any gap.
Can I share a project?
Yes, in a Shared Space: every participant sees the budget and progress, and can add an expense.
Do project expenses show up in my budget?
Yes, they also count toward the monthly budget of the relevant space, with no double entry.
Can I store quotes and invoices?
Yes, in the Digital Vault, linked to the project and findable with a single search.
Is it free?
Yes, projects, budgets and documents are free, with no time limit.
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