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Buckets

★ 4.30
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Spendee

★ 4.50
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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 with basic tracking; Plus ($14.99/year) adds bank sync; Premium ($35.99/year) includes shared wallets and unlimited budgets.
Monthly Price Free $2.99
Annual Price $64.00 $35.99
Founded 2017 2013
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Bank account sync (Plus/Premium)
Budget creation
Custom categories
Customizable budget buckets
Data export (CSV/XLS, limited in free version)
Debt account management
Envelope budgeting system
Expense tracking
Local data storage for privacy
Manual transaction entry
Multi-currency support
Multi-device license for household
Net wealth tracking
Optional bank syncing via SimpleFIN
Recurring expense reports
Secure encryption
Shared wallets (Premium)
Spending charts 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
  • + Gorgeous, user-friendly interface
  • + Bank sync is a lifesaver for lazy trackers
  • + Shared wallets great for couples or group trips
Cons
  • No native bank syncing without extra cost
  • Mobile app is read-only (for now)
  • No iOS app, sorry Apple fans
  • Free version limits data export to 365 days
  • No desktop app, just web
  • Bank sync can be glitchy in some regions

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Quick Summary

Buckets

Best for:

One-time purchase preference

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Spendee

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

9 features