The "Category Bleed" Concept
Tracking a $10 bill is easy. Tracking $120/month across 8 different "Video Streaming" services is harder. Category Burner helps you see the aggregated impact of lifestyle choices. When you view your spending as "Entertainment" vs "Productivity," you can make high-impact decisions about which entire segments of your lifestyle are worth the cost.
Step-by-Step: Segmenting Your Audit
Input your active services
Enter the name, select the most relevant category, and input the monthly price. The tool uses these inputs to build a real-time dashboard of your segmented burn rate.
Analyze Burn Recommendations
Our algorithm assigns a "Burn Score" (1-5 stars) to each category. Lifestyle and Entertainment get 5 stars (High Burn Priority), while Work and Cloud Storage get 1-2 stars (Essential).
Simulate Mass Burning
Click "Burn Category" on a high-spend segment. The tool instantly recalculates your new monthly total, annual savings, and remaining "Essential" spending.
Export to Incinerator
Once you've decided which categories to cut, you can export the list to the main Incinerator app to begin the actual cancellation process with our proven workflow.
Category Definitions
- Video Streaming: Netflix, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube Premium. Highly redundant.
- Productivity: Notion, Slack, Zoom, Figma. Often essential for work.
- AI & Dev Tools: ChatGPT Plus, Midjourney, GitHub Copilot. The new high-spend segment.
- Cloud Storage: iCloud, Google One, Dropbox. Low burn priority due to data lock-in.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my data saved between sessions?
Yes. Your audit is saved in your browser's localStorage. It will persist until you clear your browser data or manually delete items.
How does the Burn Potential work?
Burn Potential sums up the cost of all categories marked as "Non-Essential" (Entertainment, Lifestyle, etc.) that you haven't burned yet.
Can I use this for non-SaaS expenses?
Absolutely. You can use the "Lifestyle" or "Others" category for gym memberships, news subscriptions, or any recurring charge.
Identify Your Burn Priority
Start segmenting your subscriptions and discover your real saving potential.
Open Category Burner →