Offline-first bookkeeping that feels like your notebook, built for Kenyan SMEs.
Kenyan SMEs distrust cloud SaaS solutions and stick with on-premise software because of low digital literacy and fears of high costs.
SafiLedger runs fully offline on any device and syncs only when you choose, eliminating connectivity fears. It uses large buttons, Swahili/English toggles, and simple visual ledgers so owners with low digital literacy can record sales and expenses without training. Local data storage plus bank-level encryption builds trust that nothing leaves your shop unless you approve.
Kenyan SME business owners and managers with limited digital literacy
True offline-first architecture with one-tap sync and automatic daily PDF backups sent via WhatsApp, removing all cloud anxiety.
supportive
Works completely without internet, syncs when connected
Large-tap income and expense recording with categories
Daily PDF reports sent automatically to owner phone
Full interface in English or Swahili
Profit & loss and cash flow in one screen
Auto-import M-Pesa messages as transactions
Owner can add one helper with view-only access
KRA-ready CSV export
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| type | text | No |
| amount | int | No |
| category | text | Yes |
| created_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| phone | text | No |
| language | text | No |
| business_name | text | No |
| Column | Type | Nullable |
|---|---|---|
| id | uuid | No |
| user_id | uuid | No |
| sent_at | timestamp | No |
Relationships:
/api/transactionsCreate transaction
/api/reportsGenerate P&L report
/api/syncSync offline data
100 transactions/month
Unlimited
Up to 5 staff
| Month | Users | Conversion | MRR | ARR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | 12 | 8% | $19 | $228 |
| Month 6 | 85 | 12% | $204 | $2,448 |
Simple, offline, and made for Kenyan business owners who want control over their data.
Visit 5 small shops in Nairobi CBD, offer 15-minute in-person demo, collect phone numbers, and follow up with WhatsApp onboarding link.
Feature rich
Requires constant internet
Works fully offline with local language
Deep local trust built through offline reliability and WhatsApp-first support that competitors ignore
Post-COVID connectivity is still unreliable in many Kenyan towns while M-Pesa usage is at an all-time high
Low digital literacy slows adoption
In-person demos and voice notes onboarding
Success: 8/10 confirm they lose receipts weekly
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