Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Doughsense

Getting Started

What platforms is Doughsense available on?

Doughsense is a web application that works in any modern browser on desktop, tablet, or mobile devices. No app download required.

How much does Doughsense cost?

Start with a 14-day free trial with full access to all features. No credit card required. After your trial, Doughsense is £5/month or £48/year (save £12 annually).

How does the AI assistant work?

The AI assistant understands natural language commands for managing your finances. Say things like "Add £2,500 monthly salary" or "Create a savings account with £10,000" and it handles the data entry for you. Fast, accurate, and no forms to fill out.

Features

What financial metrics are available?

Doughsense tracks 12 metrics across portfolio and budget health: net worth, liquid net worth, FI progress, debt-to-asset ratio, loan-to-value, credit utilisation, cash flow, savings rate, financial runway, needs/wants/savings, debt-to-income, and rate optimisation. All calculated in real-time.

How do milestones work?

Set any financial milestone and Doughsense will project when you'll achieve it. Milestones support dependency logic (one milestone must be met before another), AND/OR conditions, and confidence scoring based on your current trajectory.

How far ahead can Doughsense project?

Our Timeline engine projects your finances from today through to your life expectancy, showing when you'll reach milestones. See your complete financial journey with compound interest, growth, and inflation automatically calculated.

Can I track multiple currencies?

Yes! Multi-currency is built in from the ground up, not bolted on. Track assets and liabilities in any currency with automatic conversion to your primary currency. Perfect for international portfolios.

Privacy & Security

Is my financial data secure?

Yes, your data is protected with enterprise-grade encryption and never shared with third parties. You have full control over your information.

Do you connect to my bank?

No. Doughsense doesn't require bank connections -- your banking credentials are never needed. You can add your financial data with the help of the built-in AI assistant, which makes data entry fast with natural language commands. You're always in full control of your information.

Use Cases

Can I model different career paths?

Yes! Update your income and expenses to model different trajectories, career breaks, or switching between employment and freelancing. Your projections update instantly so you can see how each path affects your long-term wealth.

Does it work for freelancers and gig workers?

Absolutely! Track variable income, model your tax obligations with automatic income breakdown, and plan for irregular cash flow. Use UK tax band schedules or simple percentages to separate tax money from spending money. Perfect for modern working patterns and side hustles.

Still have questions?

Get in touch and we'll be happy to help. Or start your free trial and see for yourself.