Dashboard

How to use Sub-Site

What is Sub-Site?

Sub-Site is a privacy-first subscription tracker that runs entirely in your browser. No account is needed — your data is never sent to any server.

Your data lives in your browser

All subscriptions are stored in your browser's local storage. This means:

  • Data is private and stays on your device.
  • Data will be lost if you clear your browser history/cache.
  • Data does not follow you to other browsers or devices automatically.
⚠ Important: Use Export & Import (in the sidebar) to save a backup file regularly. Keep it somewhere safe — your Downloads folder, cloud storage, or a USB drive.

Dashboard at a glance

  • Stats row — monthly spend, annual projection, and renewals due this month.
  • Spend by Category — horizontal bar chart showing where your money goes.
  • Monthly Trend — 6-month sparkline of your total subscription spend.
  • Upcoming Renewals — subscriptions billing in the next 30 days.
  • Possible Savings — a cheaper alternative suggestion for your highest-cost subscription.

Navigation

  • Subscriptions — add, edit, search, and manage all your subscriptions.
  • Alternatives — browse cheaper alternatives matched to your services.
  • Export & Import — back up and restore your data.
  • Settings — set your default currency and waste alert threshold.

Subscriptions

Managing your subscriptions

Adding a subscription

Click + Add Subscription to open the form. Fill in the service name, cost, billing cycle, and next billing date, then click Save Subscription.

Editing or deleting

  • Click Edit on any row to update the subscription details.
  • Click ⋯ to open the quick-action menu — change status to Active / Paused / Cancelled, or permanently delete the entry.

Search, filter & sort

Use the toolbar above the list to search by name, filter by category or status, or sort by name, cost, or upcoming renewal date.

Starring

Click the ☆ icon on any row to star a subscription. Starred items are highlighted for quick reference.

Statuses

  • Active — included in all spend calculations and charts.
  • Paused — kept in your list but excluded from totals.
  • Cancelled — marked as cancelled; excluded from totals.

Alternatives

Money-saving suggestions based on your subscriptions

About alternatives & suggestions

How suggestions work

Sub-Site compares your active subscriptions against a list of well-known services. When a match is found, it suggests a cheaper or free alternative.

  • Matched suggestions — specific alternatives for services you subscribe to (e.g. Netflix → Amazon Prime Video).
  • Category suggestions — general tips for subscription categories where no exact match was found.

Affiliate links

Some links may be affiliate links. Sub-Site may earn a small commission if you sign up via a link — at no extra cost to you. This helps keep the site free.

Tips for saving money

  • Consider switching annual billing to save up to 20% on many services.
  • Check whether family or group plans are available — they often halve the cost per person.
  • Pause rather than cancel services you use seasonally.

Export & Import

Save a backup, export a spreadsheet, or restore from a previous backup. Your files never leave your device.

How to back up and restore your data

Why you need to export

Sub-Site stores your data in your browser's local storage. Your data will be permanently lost if you:

  • Clear your browser history, cache, or site data.
  • Use a different browser or a different device.
  • Reinstall your browser or operating system.
⚠ Recommended: Export a JSON backup after making any significant changes. Store the file in a safe location such as your Documents folder, Dropbox, iCloud Drive, or Google Drive.

Exporting JSON (full backup)

Click Export JSON to download a complete backup of all your subscriptions and settings. This file can be imported back into Sub-Site at any time.

Exporting CSV (spreadsheet)

Click Export CSV to download your subscriptions as a spreadsheet. Open it in Excel, Numbers, or Google Sheets for custom analysis. Note: CSV files cannot be imported back into Sub-Site — use JSON for backups.

Importing a backup

  1. Choose Merge to add entries from the backup without overwriting your existing data, or Replace to start fresh from the backup.
  2. Click Choose backup file… and select your saved .json file.
  3. A confirmation message will show how many subscriptions were imported.

Merge vs Replace

  • Merge — keeps all your current subscriptions and adds any new ones from the backup file. Duplicates (same ID) are skipped.
  • Replace — deletes everything currently saved and loads only the subscriptions from the backup file.

Settings

Manage your Sub-Site preferences

Settings explained

Default Currency

Sets the currency that is pre-selected when you add a new subscription. You can still choose a different currency for individual subscriptions. Available currencies: GBP, USD, EUR, CAD, AUD.

Note: if you have subscriptions in multiple currencies, the dashboard will display "Multiple currencies" instead of a single total to avoid misleading conversions.

Waste Alert Threshold

When your total annual subscription spend exceeds this amount (in your default currency), a warning banner appears on the Dashboard to prompt a review. Set it to 0 to disable the alert, or a higher value if you have a larger budget.

Danger Zone — Clear All Data

This permanently deletes all your subscriptions and settings. This action cannot be undone.

⚠ Warning: Export a JSON backup from the Export & Import page before clearing your data.