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Buckets

★ 4.30
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NeoBudget

★ 3.80
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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 version for basic budgeting; paid plan at $5.95/month or $59.95/year for advanced features like group plans and ledgers.
Monthly Price Free $5.95
Annual Price $64.00 $59.95
Save $11.45/year
Founded 2017 2014
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Bank account syncing
Cross-platform compatibility
Customizable budget buckets
Debt account management
Drag-and-drop transaction categorization
Envelope budgeting system
Local data storage for privacy
Manual transaction entry
Multi-device license for household
Multi-user sync for shared budgets
Multiple account management
Net wealth tracking
Net worth tracking
OCR receipt scanning
Optional bank syncing via SimpleFIN
Recurring expense reports
Transaction splitting
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
  • + Visual drag-and-drop interface is a vibe
  • + Affordable paid plan for extra features
  • + Multi-user sync perfect for shared finances
Cons
  • No native bank syncing without extra cost
  • Mobile app is read-only (for now)
  • No iOS app, sorry Apple fans
  • Envelope system can be rigid and confusing
  • App crashes, especially on iOS, are a mood-killer
  • No offline mode for mobile budgeting

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Quick Summary

Buckets

Best for:

One-time purchase preference

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

NeoBudget

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features