Track Expenses from Receipt Photos via Telegram & Google Sheets with OCR.space

This n8n workflow automates personal expense tracking by integrating Telegram, free OCR.space API, and Google Sheets. Users send photos of receipts to a Telegram bot, where OCR extracts key details like amount, date, and description. A customizable Function node parses the data, which is then appended to an 'Expenses' sheet in Google Sheets. Manual text commands allow logging incomes or expenses without receipts.

Benefits include cost-free OCR (no paid services needed), seamless data entry for financial overviews, instant Telegram feedback, and flexibility for various receipt formats. It's ideal for travelers, freelancers, or anyone managing budgets, saving hours on manual logging and reducing errors.

Use cases: Track travel expenses during trips, monitor business costs, or maintain personal finances effortlessly. Setup requires a Telegram bot, free OCR.space API key, and a Google Sheet with predefined columns (Date, Description, Amount, Category, Type, Source). Perfect for productivity in spreadsheets and automation enthusiasts.