Depto Flow

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The Privacy-First Walnut Alternative

Tired of SMS Scraping & Loan Offers?
Track Your Money Privately.

Walnut auto-tracks by scanning your transactional SMS feeds and frequently advertises credit loans or BNPL limits. Depto Flow gives you a clean local sandbox—100% ad-free, private, and offline.

No SMS Reading SQLite Sandboxing Google Drive Sync
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Depto Flow

● 100% Privacy Lock

SECURE
Unshared Monthly Budget
₹42,500 spent
₹17,500 left

Total Limit: ₹60,000

Mindful Personal Logs
K

Sharma Groceries

Manual cash entry

-₹1,850
T

Tea & Snacks

Chai Tapri cash

-₹40
S

Ola Cab Fare

Log via cash

-₹280
Side-By-Side Comparison

Why Users Switch from Walnut to Depto Flow

Walnut was once a popular tracker, but its transition to heavy advertising and automated SMS log scraping has left many users searching for a cleaner, safer, local-first alternative.

Feature Walnut (by Capital Float / Axio) Depto Flow (Local-First)
SMS Reading Permissions Mandatory (Reads transactional texts & alerts) Zero Permissions (100% Secure)
Credit / Loan Advertisements Frequent (Push notices for personal loans & BNPL) 100% Ad-Free (Zero loan push banners)
Database Privacy Uploaded (Stored on corporate servers) Local (Locked securely in phone's SQLite sandbox)
Internet Dependency Required (Requires connectivity to parse & categorise) None (Works flawlessly offline)
Google Drive Data Sync No (Must use their proprietary cloud accounts) Yes (Encrypted copies directly to your own Drive)
Integrated Split & Udhari Basic / Outdated splits Advanced (Integrated credit debit & group bill splitter)
Walnut Migration Checklist

Evaluate Your Privacy & Declutter Index

Check the features that are important to you. The interactive auditor widget calculates your compatibility index and recommendation for transitioning to an offline-first manual setup.

Vigilant Spend Control

Automated tracking makes spending invisible. Manual entry forces active awareness, helping you identify leakages immediately instead of reviewing them at the end of the month.

Walnut Transition Checklist Interactive
Privacy & Declutter Score

Core Security Architecture

Designed for Absolute Data Sovereignty

We believe your private ledger is sacred. That's why Depto Flow stands out as a local-first money manager with a custom security architecture.

No SMS Scrapers

We never request permissions to read your inbox. Other apps read SMS messages, exposing private banking feeds and bank balances to corporate servers. Depto Flow uses manual entries.

SQLite Local Encrypt

Transactions are written directly to a secure SQLite database file in your device's memory. The app operates fully offline, meaning you don't even need internet to track cash.

Own Google Drive Sync

Easily link your personal Google Drive to backup your SQLite database. Backups are encrypted before export, meaning only you hold the keys to unlock your financial history.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I import my data from Walnut or other budget apps?

Yes. Depto Flow supports importing financial logs from generic formats. You can export your old Walnut transactions to a CSV format and import them directly into Depto Flow's SQLite database to continue your tracking timeline.

Does the app sync automatically with my credit card bills?

No. Depto Flow does not read transactional SMS alerts or link to your bank accounts. It operates as a manual cash book ledger. This protects your private security tokens (like OTPs) and encourages structural discipline.

How does the cloud backup protect my database?

Depto Flow links to your personal Google Drive account. When a backup is initiated, it packages your database into an encrypted snapshot and uploads it directly to your private app directory. We have no visibility or keys to your backup.

Is the app really free and ad-free?

Yes. Depto Flow has zero ads, video banners, or locking paywalls. Managing money should be simple, private, and free from intrusive corporate lending pushes.

Switch to the Private
Walnut Alternative Today

Stop letting corporate apps scrape your SMS alerts and push credit offers. Take control of your money privately with Depto Flow.