SmallWorks

SmallWorks

Useful software you buy once.

Small apps that run on your computer. No subscription, no account, nothing to cancel. Try each one free, then pay once if it fits how you work.

See the apps How it works

Pay once.

No subscriptions. You buy it, you keep it.

No account.

Nothing to sign up for. It works offline.

Your data stays yours.

Everything you enter stays on your own computer.

App No. 1 · Budgeting

Quire, a budget app with no bank login.

See where your money goes, plan every bill and pay down debt, all in one file on your computer.

  • Budget by category and see bills two weeks ahead
  • Find your debt-free date and save toward goals
  • Import your bank's file, never your password
  • Pro adds invoices and tax set-aside; Business adds profit & loss
Try the free demo Compare editions
Quire's overview screen: money in, money out, what's left this month and where it went
Quire Business profit and loss statement
Free demo$0

Every Personal feature. Nothing is saved, so you can poke around freely.

Try it Personal$12one time

Budget, bills, debt payoff and savings goals for your household.

Get Personal For freelancersPro$24one time

Everything in Personal, plus invoices, payment tracking and tax set-aside.

Get Pro Business$39one time

Everything in Pro, plus profit & loss, a 90-day cash forecast and job costing.

Get Business
App No. 2 · Events

Headcount, plan the party without the vendor spam.

For weddings, showers, reunions and work events. No account, no phone number, no vendor ads.

  • Guest list with RSVPs, plus-ones and meal counts
  • A budget that tracks deposits and what's due next
  • A checklist dated from your event day
  • Plus adds a drag-and-drop seating chart and a day-of timeline
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Free demo$0

Every Personal feature. Nothing is saved, so you can try it with a made-up event.

Try it Personal$14one time

Guests, RSVPs, budget, checklist and vendors for one event.

Get Personal Best for weddingsPlus$24one time

Everything in Personal, plus the seating chart, place cards and a day-of timeline.

Get Plus Planner$49one time

For people who plan events for others: clients, proposals and invoices.

Get Planner

How it works

One file. Double-click and you're in.

One

Try the free demo

Download it, open it in your browser and load the sample data. No email trick, no trial clock.

Two

Pay once

Checkout is through Gumroad. You get the file right away, plus a link to download it again any time.

Three

It's yours

Works offline on Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook. Save a backup now and then with one click.

“Most apps want a monthly fee, an account and access to your life. I'd rather make small tools you buy once and own, that do one job well and stay out of your way.”
The person behind SmallWorks

Questions

Is it really a one-time purchase?

Yes. No subscription, no renewal, nothing to cancel. Updates to the edition you bought are free.

Where is my data stored?

In your own browser on your own computer. Nothing is sent to us or anyone else, and there's no account to hack.

Does it work on a phone?

The apps are made for computers: Windows, Mac, Linux and Chromebook, in Chrome or Edge. Phones can't reliably open a downloaded app file yet.

Can I move my data to a new computer?

Yes. Save a backup (one click), copy the file over, and restore it on the new computer.

What if it doesn't work for me?

Email [email protected] within 14 days and you'll get a full refund. Try the free demo first so you know what you're getting.