Piggy2.7.3

Piggy is a very simple-to-use software utility which bundles only basic options for managing your financial budget every month. It does not include complex features or configuration settings.

Swift setup and user-friendly GUI

Installing the tool takes minimal time and effort. However, you can modify the default location for storing the plan files if necessary. As for the interface, Piggy keeps it plain and simple, going for a regular window with a clean layout.

Add new entries and evaluate your budget easily

In order to add a new entry to the list, all you have to do is specify the day of the month, mark it as income or outcome, set a money amount, and write a description. The main frame shows the day, income and outcome, description, along with balance (which is automatically added or reduced from the previous amount).

Save plans, manage entries, configure app settings

Plans can be saved to any part of the hard disk by specifying the file name, directory and format (MPL, XML or CSV ASCII or UTF-8). Entries can be edited, removed from the plan, as well as made inactive.It is possible to modify font properties (type, style, size, script) and the default documents path, show decimal places and a summary, alter the amount format, hide the toolbar, customize colors, and set a background image. Preferences can be exported to file and imported at a later time or on another PC running Piggy, and it is also possible to reset the window size and position to default.

Evaluation and conclusion

The tool does not put a strain on PC performance, since it runs on low CPU and RAM. There were no issues in our tests, since it did not hang, crash or pop up error messages. It is not particularly resourceful, but Piggy offers a simple solution for managing budgets using basic tools, and it can be handled by casual users with ease.