Long-tail use case

Expense tracker for self-employed workers with receipts and invoices

Self-employed workers do not just need a spending list. They need receipt proof, client invoices, income records, mileage, and tax-ready reports in one workflow.

Why Cadus fits this search

Cadus is built for U.S. freelancers, contractors, gig workers, consultants, and small service businesses that need receipt-backed expense records and client billing together.

Best for

Freelancers who bill clients and need expense proof for tax records.

1099 workers who want income, invoices, expenses, receipts, and reports in one mobile app.

Small service businesses that want simpler records without a desktop-first accounting suite.

Workflow

Capture spending

Scan receipts, attach digital proof, sync bank transactions, and review expenses before details are forgotten.

Bill clients

Create invoices, track payment status, and keep invoice income beside expenses.

Prepare reports

Use categorized records for P&L reports, Schedule C review, tax summaries, and accountant exports.

Cadus advantages

Receipt scanning, receipt organization, bank sync, invoices, income, mileage, reports, and exports are connected in Cadus.

Cadus is mobile-first for daily capture from the field, client site, vehicle, or home office.

Free plan to start, with Pro at $7/month when billed yearly.

Tradeoffs to know

Cadus is focused on small-business recordkeeping, not enterprise expense approvals.

Businesses that need deep accounting controls may still need accounting software.

Tax filing decisions should be reviewed with tax software, IRS guidance, or a qualified professional.

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Expenses, Receipts, and Invoices FAQ

Can one app track self-employed expenses, receipts, and invoices?

Yes. Cadus keeps receipts, expenses, invoices, income, mileage, and reports together so self-employed records are easier to review.

Is this different from a personal budget app?

Yes. Personal budget apps focus on household spending. Cadus is organized around business records, receipt proof, client billing, and tax-ready exports.