Managing Subscriptions
Last updated 2026-02-20
Why track subscriptions?
The average Australian spends over $100/month on subscriptions without realising it. Finance Frank helps you see exactly where your money goes.
Adding a subscription
1. Navigate to Money > Subscriptions
From the Money section, select the Subscriptions tab.
2. Click Add
Fill in the details:
- Name — e.g. "Netflix", "Spotify", "Gym Membership"
- Amount — the recurring cost
- Frequency — weekly, fortnightly, monthly, quarterly, or annually
- Provider — the company (optional)
- Category — Streaming, Music, Software, Gaming, Health & Fitness, etc.
- Next Billing Date — when the next payment is due (optional)
3. View your summary
At the top of the subscriptions tab, you'll see:
- Total monthly cost — all subscriptions converted to a monthly figure
- Active count — how many active subscriptions you have
Pausing subscriptions
You can pause a subscription without deleting it. Paused subscriptions:
- Show a PAUSED badge
- Are excluded from your monthly total
- Can be resumed at any time
This is useful for seasonal subscriptions or services you're considering cancelling.
Subscription categories
| Category | Examples | |----------|----------| | Streaming | Netflix, Disney+, Stan | | Music | Spotify, Apple Music | | Software | Microsoft 365, Adobe, iCloud | | Gaming | Xbox Game Pass, PS Plus | | Health & Fitness | Gym, Strava, meditation apps | | Food & Delivery | Uber Eats Pass, meal kits | | News & Media | News subscriptions, Audible | | Finance | Accounting software, budgeting tools |
Bills calendar
Finance Frank also includes a bills calendar that shows upcoming subscription payments alongside your other regular bills, helping you plan your cash flow.