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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

Empower

★ 4.00
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Tiller

★ 4.30
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Basic Information
Website Visit Site ↗ Visit Site ↗
Pricing Model Freemium Subscription
Price Details Free for dashboard and tools; advisory services start at 0.89% AUM for the first $1M, dropping to 0.49% above $10M. 30-day free trial, then $79/year. No monthly billing option, because apparently Tiller thinks you're ready to commit annually.
Monthly Price Free
Annual Price Free $79.00
Founded 2009 2015
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Account aggregation
Automatic bank transaction syncing
Budget and cash flow tracking
Budget tracking
Custom reports
Customizable Google Sheets/Excel templates
Daily email summaries
Debt paydown planner
Debt payoff planner
Emergency fund recommendations
Expense categorization
Fee Analyzer for hidden investment costs
Investment portfolio analysis
Multi-account support
Net worth tracking
Retirement planning tools
Secure data encryption
Tax optimization strategies
Transaction categorization
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Free and robust financial tracking tools
  • + User-friendly, visually appealing interface
  • + Comprehensive investment analysis
  • + Perfect for spreadsheet nerds who love customization
  • + Automates tedious data entry
  • + Works with both Google Sheets and Excel
Cons
  • Frequent account syncing issues
  • Limited transaction customization (no date changes or manual entries)
  • Advisory fees are steep compared to competitors
  • No mobile app for on-the-go budgeting
  • Annual billing only—hope you’re ready to commit
  • Not ideal for those who hate spreadsheets

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Quick Summary

Empower

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Tiller

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features