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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

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EveryDollar

★ 4.00
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YNAB (You Need A Budget)

★ 4.70
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Freemium Subscription
Price Details Free version for basic budgeting; Premium (via Ramsey+) costs $129.99/year or $17.99/month for bank sync, group coaching, and more. 34-day free trial; then $15/month or $109/year. Free for college students for one year.
Monthly Price $17.99 $15.00
Annual Price $129.99
Save $85.89/year
$109.00
Save $71.00/year
Founded 2015 2004
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Bank account syncing (Premium)
Bank account syncing via Plaid/TrueLayer
Customizable budget categories
Debt payoff tracking
Export transactions as CSV (Premium)
Goal setting for savings
Goal setting for savings and debt
Loan calculator for debt management
Manual transaction entry (free version)
Manual transaction entry option
Multi-device syncing
Ramsey Baby Steps integration
Real-time syncing across devices
Shared budgeting for up to six users
Spending and net worth reports
Spending insights and reports
Target setting for irregular expenses
Zero-based budgeting
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Super simple interface for budgeting newbies
  • + Encourages disciplined zero-based budgeting
  • + Bank sync works well when it’s not throwing tantrums
  • + Forces disciplined, intentional spending
  • + Excellent bank syncing when it works
  • + Detailed reports for financial nerds
Cons
  • Free version is bare-bones; manual entry is a chore
  • Bank sync issues reported—likes to ghost your transactions
  • Premium is pricey for what’s essentially a glorified spreadsheet
  • Pricey subscription for a budgeting app
  • Steep learning curve for newbies
  • Bank sync can be slow or glitchy

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Quick Summary

EveryDollar

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features