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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

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Tiller

★ 4.30
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YNAB (You Need A Budget)

★ 4.70
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Basic Information
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Pricing Model Subscription Subscription
Price Details 30-day free trial, then $79/year. No monthly billing option, because apparently Tiller thinks you're ready to commit annually. 34-day free trial; then $15/month or $109/year. Free for college students for one year.
Monthly Price $15.00
Annual Price $79.00 $109.00
Save $71.00/year
Founded 2015 2004
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Automatic bank transaction syncing
Bank account syncing via Plaid/TrueLayer
Budget tracking
Custom reports
Customizable Google Sheets/Excel templates
Customizable budget categories
Daily email summaries
Debt payoff planner
Expense categorization
Goal setting for savings and debt
Loan calculator for debt management
Manual transaction entry option
Multi-account support
Net worth tracking
Real-time syncing across devices
Secure data encryption
Shared budgeting for up to six users
Spending and net worth reports
Target setting for irregular expenses
Zero-based budgeting
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Perfect for spreadsheet nerds who love customization
  • + Automates tedious data entry
  • + Works with both Google Sheets and Excel
  • + Forces disciplined, intentional spending
  • + Excellent bank syncing when it works
  • + Detailed reports for financial nerds
Cons
  • No mobile app for on-the-go budgeting
  • Annual billing only—hope you’re ready to commit
  • Not ideal for those who hate spreadsheets
  • Pricey subscription for a budgeting app
  • Steep learning curve for newbies
  • Bank sync can be slow or glitchy

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Quick Summary

Tiller

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

4 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features