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Buckets

★ 4.30
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GoodBudget

★ 4.00
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Paid Freemium
Price Details One-time purchase of $64 for a lifetime license, usable on all household devices. Optional SimpleFIN bank sync costs $15/year. Free tier includes 10 envelopes and 1 account. Premium subscription costs $8/month or $70/year for unlimited envelopes, multiple accounts, and debt tracking.
Monthly Price Free $10.00
Annual Price $64.00 $80.00
Save $40.00/year
Founded 2017 2011
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Budget templates
CSV export for data
Customizable budget buckets
Debt account management
Debt tracking (premium)
Envelope budgeting system
Envelope-based budgeting
Goal setting
Local data storage for privacy
Manual transaction entry
Multi-device license for household
Net wealth tracking
Optional bank syncing via SimpleFIN
Real-time syncing across devices
Recurring expense reports
Shared budgeting for households
Spending reports and insights
Untimed free trial
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + One-time fee, no subscription nonsense
  • + Data stays on your device—privacy first
  • + Flexible bucket system for custom budgets
  • + Great for couples or shared budgets
  • + Free tier is functional for basic needs
  • + Simple, intuitive envelope system
Cons
  • No native bank syncing without extra cost
  • Mobile app is read-only (for now)
  • No iOS app, sorry Apple fans
  • No automatic bank syncing
  • Free tier limits you to 10 envelopes
  • Premium feels pricey for what it offers

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Quick Summary

Buckets

Best for:

One-time purchase preference

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

GoodBudget

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

9 features