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We Built a Browser Extension to Monitor Subscriptions

It started with a simple frustration I kept getting charged for things I didn’t even remember subscribing to.

Streaming, SaaS tools, newsletters… it all adds up. $4.99 here, $9.99 there, and suddenly, I was spending $100+ a month on apps I barely used.

I tried spreadsheets, reminders, and even other apps, but most wanted bank access or logins I wasn’t comfortable sharing.

So we built _Subsavio a lightweight, privacy-first browser extension that helps you:

  • 💡 Monitor all your subscriptions in one simple dashboard
  • 🔔 Get alerts before renewals hit your card
  • 🧾 Spot unused or forgotten subscriptions
  • 🛡️ Keep your data private — no bank connections required

No tracking, no data collection.

We launched quietly, and within days users were telling us how they’d uncovered hidden charges they’d completely forgotten about. That’s when we knew we were solving a real problem.

💬 We’d love your feedback:

  • Would you trust a browser tool over bank-linked apps?
  • Should we add features like receipt scanning or Gmail sync (optional)?
  • What’s your biggest challenge with managing subscriptions?

👉 Check it out here: Subsavio on Chrome Web Store

— Team Subsavio

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Maharaja M

awesome!