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Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

GnuCash

★ 4.20
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Spendee

★ 4.50
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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 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 Free $35.99
Founded 1998 2013
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Bank account sync (Plus/Premium)
Budget creation
Check printing
Custom categories
Data export (CSV/XLS, limited in free version)
Detailed reports and graphs
Double-entry bookkeeping
Expense tracking
Financial calculations
Mortgage and loan tracking
Multi-currency support
QIF/OFX/CSV import
Scheduled transactions
Secure encryption
Shared wallets (Premium)
Small business accounting tools
Spending charts and insights
Stock and mutual fund tracking
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Free as in beer and speech
  • + Robust accounting features for small businesses
  • + No vendor lock-in—your data is yours
  • + Gorgeous, user-friendly interface
  • + Bank sync is a lifesaver for lazy trackers
  • + Shared wallets great for couples or group trips
Cons
  • Interface looks like it’s stuck in 1998
  • Learning curve steeper than a tax audit
  • No mobile app for on-the-go budgeting
  • 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

GnuCash

Best for:

Budget-conscious users

Platform coverage:

3 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Spendee

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

9 features