">

Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

Buckets

★ 4.30
View Details →

Quicken Simplifi

★ 4.50
View Details →
Basic Information
Website Visit Site ↗ Visit Site ↗
Pricing Model Paid Subscription
Price Details One-time purchase of $64 for a lifetime license, usable on all household devices. Optional SimpleFIN bank sync costs $15/year. $5.99 per month, billed annually
Monthly Price Free $5.99
Annual Price $64.00 $71.88
Founded 2017 2020
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Automated transaction tracking
Basic investment tracking
CSV and JSON import from Mint
Custom spending reports
Customizable Spending Plan
Customizable budget buckets
Debt account management
Envelope budgeting system
Local data storage for privacy
Manual transaction entry
Multi-device license for household
Net wealth tracking
Net worth tracking with Zillow integration
Optional bank syncing via SimpleFIN
Recurring expense reports
Savings goals
Space Sharing for collaborative finance
Subscription and bill reminders
Untimed free trial
Watchlists for spending categories
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + One-time fee, no subscription nonsense
  • + Data stays on your device—privacy first
  • + Flexible bucket system for custom budgets
  • + Sleek, intuitive interface
  • + Strong mobile apps for on-the-go tracking
  • + Flexible budgeting with Spending Plan
Cons
  • No native bank syncing without extra cost
  • Mobile app is read-only (for now)
  • No iOS app, sorry Apple fans
  • Clunky JSON import process from Mint
  • No direct bill payment feature
  • Limited to 10,000 transactions per import

Need to compare different apps?

Select Different Apps

Quick Summary

Buckets

Best for:

One-time purchase preference

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Quicken Simplifi

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features