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Budget Engine

Define category limits and track burn rate in real time. MizuAlign watches every transaction against your plan and alerts you before overspend becomes a surprise.

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How it works

  • Create monthly or quarterly budgets by category, project, or team.
  • Connect bank accounts and expenses - every spend updates progress automatically.
  • See burn rate (% of budget used vs. time elapsed) on your dashboard.
  • Receive alerts at 75%, 90%, and 100% thresholds before month-end.

Key capabilities

  • Category-level limits with rollover options
  • Real-time progress bars and burn-rate indicators
  • Budget monitor cron - proactive email and in-app alerts
  • Suggestions based on historical spend patterns
  • Project and client budget overlays for agencies
  • Variance reports: planned vs. actual by period

Best for

  • Teams that need guardrails without micromanagement
  • Founders watching runway and operating spend
  • Finance leads preventing end-of-month surprises
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