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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

GoodBudget

★ 4.00
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PocketGuard

★ 4.00
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Freemium Freemium
Price Details Free tier includes 10 envelopes and 1 account. Premium subscription costs $8/month or $70/year for unlimited envelopes, multiple accounts, and debt tracking. Free basic plan with limited features; PocketGuard Plus costs $12.99/month or $74.99/year. Lifetime access offered selectively, pricing varies.
Monthly Price $10.00 $12.99
Annual Price $80.00
Save $40.00/year
$74.99
Save $80.89/year
Founded 2011 2015
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Automatic bank account syncing
Bill and income automation
Budget templates
CSV export for data
Cash account management
Category-based budgeting
Custom savings goals
Debt tracking (premium)
Envelope-based budgeting
Goal setting
Manual transaction entry
Real-time syncing across devices
Receipt tracking (Plus only)
Recurring payment tracking
Shared budgeting for households
Spending alerts
Spending reports and insights
Transaction export to CSV
Unlimited accounts (Plus only)
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Great for couples or shared budgets
  • + Free tier is functional for basic needs
  • + Simple, intuitive envelope system
  • + Slick interface that’s easy to navigate
  • + Real-time spending alerts keep you in check
  • + Automatic bill and income tracking
Cons
  • No automatic bank syncing
  • Free tier limits you to 10 envelopes
  • Premium feels pricey for what it offers
  • Plus subscription is pricey for what you get
  • Free plan feels like a teaser with limited features
  • No desktop app, just web and mobile

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Quick Summary

GoodBudget

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

9 features

PocketGuard

Best for:

Users wanting to try before buying

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features