AI-powered paycheck reader

Pay stub analyzer, free

Upload any pay stub. AI extracts gross, net, every tax, and every deduction — plus your effective tax rate, 401(k) rate, and annual take-home projection.

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How it works

Upload, read, understand

No spreadsheet. No manual entry. Just the numbers, broken down.

1

Upload your pay stub

PDF export from your payroll portal, or a phone photo of a printed stub. Any US employer, any payroll system.

2

AI reads every line

Extracts gross, net, hours worked, all taxes and deductions — including YTD totals when shown. Handles messy layouts and small print.

3

See the full breakdown

Effective tax rate, pre-tax and post-tax deductions broken out, 401(k) contribution as % of gross, annual take-home projection, and flags for anything off.

What you see

Every number on your pay stub, clearly explained

The AI doesn't just OCR the stub — it calculates the ratios that actually matter.

1

Every tax, broken out

Federal, state, Social Security, Medicare, local, SDI, SUI — all listed with this-period and year-to-date amounts.

2

Effective tax rate

The real percentage of your paycheck going to taxes. Compare against typical US averages by income band.

3

Annual take-home projection

Based on detected pay frequency. Shows what you'll net per year at this pace — great for budgeting or big-purchase decisions.

4

401(k) contribution as % of gross

Instantly see whether you're leaving employer match on the table.

5

Pre-tax vs post-tax deductions

Health insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), Roth — separated so you know what's reducing taxable income and what's not.

6

Unusual pattern flags

AI calls out anomalies — overtime dominating gross, missing federal withholding, unusually high effective tax rate. Only real observations.

Who this is for

Real reasons people read their pay stubs

First-job paycheck reality check

Your offer was $X/year. Why is your paycheck $Y? The analyzer shows exactly what's being withheld and why.

W-4 tuning

If federal withholding looks too high or too low, adjust your W-4 before tax day surprises you.

Health-plan open enrollment

See exactly what health insurance, HSA, and FSA are costing per paycheck versus their tax benefit.

New state, new job comparison

Upload a pre-move and post-move stub to see the real tax impact of moving from California to Texas (or the reverse).

Pre-mortgage prep

Lenders often ask for two recent pay stubs. Run yours through the analyzer first so you know what a lender will see.

Tax prep gut-check

In December, compare YTD withholding against your expected tax bill. Adjust W-4 for the last pay cycle if you're underpaying.

More than just categories

Real financial clarity from your bank statement.

Subscription tracker

Find the charges you forgot about

AI scans every transaction and flags recurring payments. Most people discover at least one subscription they'd forgotten.

  • Detects monthly, annual, and weekly charges
  • Shows your true monthly subscription cost
  • Spots free trial conversions before they auto-renew

Recurring · $564/yr

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Netflix$15.99
S
Spotify Premium$10.99
C
ChatGPT Plus$20.00
3 recurring$47/mo

AI Insights

Your finances, explained by AI

Get a personalized breakdown of spending habits and anomalies. AI reads every transaction and tells you what actually matters.

  • Highlights unusual spending spikes
  • Tracks month-over-month trends
  • Summarizes financial health in plain English

Your grocery spending is 12% higher than last month. Consider meal planning to stay on budget.

You saved 25.6% of your income — above the recommended 20%. Great job!

Transportation costs dropped $45 from January. The new bus pass is paying off.

You have 5 active subscriptions totaling $84.96/mo. Review if all are still needed.

AI-generated insights

Smart recommendations

Not generic tips — your tips

Every recommendation is based on your actual transactions. Specific dollar amounts, not vague advice.

  • Based on your real spending patterns
  • Specific dollar amounts you can save
  • Actionable in under 5 minutes

Potential monthly savings

$227/mo

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Reduce dining out frequency$180
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Bundle streaming services$12
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Switch to cheaper gas$35

Analyze your own statement

Upload a PDF, get your full report in 30 seconds.

Pricing

See where your money goes

Upload a statement and get answers in seconds. No card required.

Free
Free
No card required
  • 1 analysis per month
  • Up to 50 transactions
  • Auto-categorized spending
  • Visual spending charts
  • Export to CSV & Excel
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Basic
$9/mo
  • 500 pages per month
  • Up to 100 transactions
  • Everything in Free
  • Find forgotten subscriptions
  • AI spending insights
  • 12-month history
Pro
$19/mo
  • Everything in Basic
  • Unlimited pages
  • Unlimited transactions
  • Smart receipt scanning (5/mo)
  • Priority support

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