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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

GnuCash

★ 4.20
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NeoBudget

★ 3.80
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Free Freemium
Price Details Completely free, open-source, and no hidden costs—unless you count the time spent learning its quirks. 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 Free $59.95
Save $11.45/year
Founded 1998 2014
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Bank account syncing
Check printing
Cross-platform compatibility
Detailed reports and graphs
Double-entry bookkeeping
Drag-and-drop transaction categorization
Envelope budgeting system
Financial calculations
Mortgage and loan tracking
Multi-currency support
Multi-user sync for shared budgets
Multiple account management
Net worth tracking
OCR receipt scanning
QIF/OFX/CSV import
Recurring expense reports
Scheduled transactions
Small business accounting tools
Stock and mutual fund tracking
Transaction splitting
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Free as in beer and speech
  • + Robust accounting features for small businesses
  • + No vendor lock-in—your data is yours
  • + Visual drag-and-drop interface is a vibe
  • + Affordable paid plan for extra features
  • + Multi-user sync perfect for shared finances
Cons
  • Interface looks like it’s stuck in 1998
  • Learning curve steeper than a tax audit
  • No mobile app for on-the-go budgeting
  • 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

GnuCash

Best for:

Budget-conscious users

Platform coverage:

3 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

NeoBudget

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features