Budgeting comparison
EveryDollar vs Goodbudget
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EveryDollar
Budgeting app
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Goodbudget
Budgeting app
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Short answer
- Pick EveryDollar if you want a separate login for your partner.
- The biggest difference is partner logins: EveryDollar's source says yes, and Goodbudget's says no.
Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.
EveryDollar vs Goodbudget at a glance
- EveryDollar
- Price
- $17.99a month, or a free version
- Free trial
- 14 days
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5App Store, 84,203 ratings
- Platforms
- 3iOS, Android, Computer
- Goodbudget
- Price
- $10a month, or a free version
- Free trial
- None
- Rating
- 4.6 of 5App Store, 13,528 ratings
- Platforms
- 3Web, Android, iPhone
What it costs
- EveryDollar
$17.99a month
EveryDollar has a free version. After a 14-day free trial, premium costs $79.99 a year billed annually, or $17.99 a month billed monthly.
$79.99 a year at the yearly list price, or $239.97 over 3 years, before tax.
Source
everydollar.com, checked . - GoodbudgetLower price
$10a month
Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.
$80 a year at the yearly list price, or $240 over 3 years, before tax.
Source
goodbudget.com/signup, checked .
Bars compare each app's yearly list price. "Lower price" marks the lowest monthly price the sources list. It's a number, not our pick. Prices are list prices from each app's own page, before tax and any offer.
Features
| Feature | EveryDollar | Goodbudget |
|---|---|---|
| Savings goals | Yes | Yes |
| Shared budgets | Yes | Yes |
| Data export | Yes | Yes |
EveryDollar also lists investment tracking.
Sources for these features
Yes means the official site lists it. No means the official site says the app doesn't have it.
- EveryDollar: ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked Nov 3, 2026.Shared budgets: The household feature lets couples manage one budget together with separate emails. ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked Nov 3, 2026.Investment tracking: Balances from 'a handful of investment accounts', shown as a convenience; the Financial Roadmap net worth includes retirement balances. everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/15937984047117-Investment-Contributions-in-EveryDollar, checked Nov 3, 2026.
- Goodbudget: goodbudget.com/what-you-get, checked Nov 3, 2026.Savings goals: Goal Envelopes take a budget amount and a due date, and Annual Envelopes save for yearly costs. 'With the Free version of Goodbudget, you'll be able to track up to 10 More Envelopes for savings or goals.' Premium is unlimited. goodbudget.com/help/customize-your-goodbudget/goals-and-annuals, checked Nov 3, 2026.Data export: Export CSV from the Transactions list. goodbudget.com/help/customize-your-goodbudget/export-transactions, checked Nov 3, 2026.
EveryDollar and Goodbudget, side by side
| Detail | EveryDollar | Goodbudget |
|---|---|---|
| Free trialDiffers | EveryDollarEveryDollar premium starts with a 14-day free trial for new users. Sourceeverydollar.com, checked . | GoodbudgetGoodbudget says it isn't offering trials of Premium. There is a Free Forever plan, and you can ask for a refund within the first 30 days of a subscription. Sourceforums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994, checked . |
| PlatformsDiffers | EveryDollarEveryDollar lists iOS, Android and Computer. Sourceramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked . | GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone. Sourcegoodbudget.com/signup, checked . |
| Bank syncingDiffers | EveryDollarPremium only. EveryDollar premium connects your bank through Mastercard Connect and Plaid, and the free version uses manual entry. Sourceramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked . | GoodbudgetPremium only. Goodbudget Premium includes automatic bank sync for US banks only, and the free version does not list it. Sourcegoodbudget.com/signup, checked . |
| App store ratingDiffers | EveryDollarEveryDollar has 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store from 84,203 ratings. SourceApp Store listing, checked . | GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings. SourceApp Store listing, checked . |
Store ratings are a dated snapshot from each listing, not our score. A row shows only when both apps have a current official source for it. How we source and date this data. Spotted a change? Tell us if something changed.
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Screen by screen
Pick a task to see what each app shows for it. App Store and Google Play images are the apps' own marketing, so they can show sample data and staged layouts. Help center images come from the app's support articles. See every app's screens.
Home
EveryDollar
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Find Focus, Know Your Score" showing a home screen with a score gauge of 45 and a Save For a Trip goal.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA screen greeting John with a gauge reading 45 and a Target Goal card for Save For a Trip.App Store listing, as of
Goodbudget
No official screen found yet
Accounts
EveryDollar
No official screen found yet
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Connect your bank (with a Premium subscription)" showing a Select Account screen.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Select Account screen for linking a bank account to Checking, with an Add New Bank Connection link.App Store listing, as of
Transactions
EveryDollar
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "See Every Transaction" showing the Transactions screen.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageThe Transactions screen: a note that transactions sync after clearing, then September transactions with budget item tags.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Track Spending in Seconds" showing budget rows with transaction bubbles for Trader Joe's, Walmart and Target.App Store listing, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerAn Add Expense form on the web split across Groceries, Gifts and Clothing with amounts for each.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of 
App Store marketing imageTransaction rows such as Target, Jeni's and a Direct Deposit, each with an amount and a budget item tag like Groceries.App Store listing, as of
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Practice conscious spending" showing an Add Transaction form.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageAn Add Transaction form with Type, Payee, Amount, Envelope, Account, Date and Schedule fields.App Store listing, as of 
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "Practice conscious spending" showing the Android Add Transaction form.Google Play listing, as of
Budget
EveryDollar
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Simple Budgeting, Total Control" over a tilted phone showing the budget with Planned Income and Risk of Overspending.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Give Every Dollar a Job" showing a hand holding a phone with income rows and budget items like Groceries and Clothing.App Store listing, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerA Groceries budget item with $600 remaining and Schedule, Due Date and Fund rows.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerThe budget header for September 2026 with Planned, Spent and Remaining tabs, $104.54 left to budget and two summary tiles.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerA colored ring with $6,000 Remaining in the middle.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Sync & share a budget" showing the Envelopes screen with Food, Fun and Bills envelopes and progress bars.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageThe Envelopes screen with envelope groups, amounts left and bars, and a bottom tab bar.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Create a budget that works" showing an Edit Budget screen.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageAn Edit Budget screen listing envelopes with amounts, an Add Envelope link and Total Budgeted 1508.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Choose your style" showing the Envelopes screen in dark mode.App Store listing, as of 
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "Sync & share a budget" showing the Android Envelopes screen.Google Play listing, as of 
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "Plan before you spend" showing the Android Fill Envelopes screen.Google Play listing, as of
Goals
EveryDollar
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "See Your Progress at a Glance" showing Your Roadmap with net worth today and projected at 65.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageYour Roadmap: a progress path, current and projected net worth, and Baby Step cards marked In Progress and Not Started Yet.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Follow the Ramsey Plan" showing a list of the 7 Baby Steps beside a photo of Dave Ramsey.App Store listing, as of 
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "Give Every Dollar a Job" showing a phone with a Save for a Trip goal and an Increase your focus list.Google Play listing, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerAn Emergency Fund budget item with $500.00 remaining and rows for Schedule, Due Date, Fund Details and Favorite.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerThe web Financial Roadmap with a projected net worth line and Personal Info highlighted.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Target Goal card for Save For a Trip with a progress bar from $1,250 to $2,500, a monthly amount and a completion date.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA numbered list of the 7 Baby Steps, starting with "Save $1,000 for your starter emergency fund."App Store listing, as of 
From EveryDollar's help centerAn Activity This Month card for a fund with a balance update, a fill and the April balance.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Track your debt progress" showing a Debt Progress chart for a car loan.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Debt Progress report with a payoff line to 2026 and a table showing the car loan balance and finish date.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Save for big expenses" showing a Vacation envelope with its history.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Vacation envelope with 2,000.00 saved and a dated list of fills and income.App Store listing, as of
Reports and insights
EveryDollar
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "See Your Monthly Spending Trends" showing a Budget Summary donut chart with Housing, Food and Lifestyle percentages.Google Play listing, as of
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "See your spending" showing a Spending report pie chart for May 2024.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageA Spending report with a pie chart, total spending of 628.57 and a table of envelopes by share.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Stay on budget" showing an Income vs Spending report with monthly bars.App Store listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageAn Income vs Spending report with paired monthly bars and a table of income, spending and net.App Store listing, as of
Getting started
EveryDollar
From EveryDollar's help centerA screen saying "Hey there, looks like you need a budget for March" with a Start Planning for March button.everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com, as of
Goodbudget
No official screen found yet
Other screens
EveryDollar
App Store marketing imageApp Store image with the headline "Join 10 Million Taking Control" showing a Debt card and a photo of a couple.App Store listing, as of 
Google Play marketing imageGoogle Play image with the headline "Find More Margin for Your Goals" showing a screen that says you can free up $1,250 of potential margin.Google Play listing, as of 
App Store marketing imageThe bottom tab bar with Today, Budget, Transactions, Accounts and Insights.App Store listing, as of
Goodbudget
App Store marketing imageThe bottom tab bar with Envelopes, Transactions, Accounts, Reports and More.App Store listing, as of
Who it's for
Pick the tab that sounds like you. Every answer comes from the app's own pages, and its source opens from the Source link.
Just me
Budgeting on your own? These are the basics people ask about first.
Is it free?
EveryDollar: EveryDollar has a free version. After a 14-day free trial, premium costs $79.99 a year billed annually, or $17.99 a month billed monthly.
Source
everydollar.com, checked .Goodbudget: Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.
Source
goodbudget.com/signup, checked .Does it connect to my bank and import transactions?
EveryDollar: Premium only. EveryDollar premium connects your bank through Mastercard Connect and Plaid, and the free version uses manual entry.
Source
ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked .Goodbudget: Premium only. Goodbudget Premium includes automatic bank sync for US banks only, and the free version does not list it.
Source
goodbudget.com/signup, checked .Can I export my data?
EveryDollar: Yes. You can export your data.
Source
In their words: “After transactions have been tracked, EveryDollar Premium users can use EveryDollar.com to export and download each month's transactions as a CSV file (month by month, but not the whole year at once).” everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040571391-Export-Tracked-Transactions, checked .Goodbudget: Yes. You can export your data.
Source
In their words: “To export your transaction history in Goodbudget, click on the "Export CSV" link that's above the Transactions list.” goodbudget.com/help/customize-your-goodbudget/export-transactions, checked .Is there support from the app's makers if I need help?
EveryDollar: Yes. Live person (free) and coaching (premium).
Source
In their words: “Get support from a live person if you need help.” ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked .Goodbudget: Yes. Community (Free) and email (Premium).
Source
In their words: “Email support” goodbudget.com/signup, checked .
Partners
Sharing money with a partner? Here's how each app handles a second person.
Can my partner use their own login details?
EveryDollar: Yes. Your partner gets their own login.
Source
In their words: “Yes! The household feature lets couples manage one budget together, even if you each sign in with separate emails.” ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked .Goodbudget: No. Your partner signs in to your same account.
Source
In their words: “If you've already done that, you'll be able to share your budget with your partner by having them login to Goodbudget on their device using the same username / email address and password you created when you registered.” goodbudget.com/help/mobile-apps/share-budget-w-partner, checked .Can we set up joint budgets and goals?
EveryDollar: Yes. You can work toward goals together.
Source
In their words: “Yes! The household feature lets couples manage one budget together, even if you each sign in with separate emails.” ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, checked .Goodbudget: Yes. You can work toward goals together.
Source
In their words: “When you do that, you'll both be able to add transactions, and make changes to your budget as needed.” goodbudget.com/help/mobile-apps/share-budget-w-partner, checked .
Freelancer
Paid on an uneven schedule or running a side hustle? Here's what each app offers. See apps with a SEP IRA or Solo 401(k).
Can I track irregular income without messing up my monthly budget?
EveryDollar: Yes. It has official guidance for budgeting irregular income.
Source
In their words: “If your income varies month to month, whether you work on commission, freelance, or have an irregular pay schedule, it's important to budget carefully to avoid overspending.” everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/28911263245965-Budgeting-With-Irregular-Income, checked .Goodbudget: Yes. It has official guidance for budgeting irregular income.
Source
In their words: “If you get small or irregular paychecks, you can let them collect in Available.” goodbudget.com/help/budgeting-with-goodbudget/unallocated-money, checked .Can I mix business and personal expenses in this app?
EveryDollar: No.
Source
In their words: “A second budget (maybe for a business or someone else) will require an additional Ramsey account to be created using a different email address.” everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/22369336558349-Multiple-Budgets, checked .Goodbudget: No.
Source
In their words: “Organizations, companies, and/or businesses may not use the Services for any purpose other than those contemplated in this Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.” goodbudget.com/terms-of-use, checked .
Business
Running a small business? Here's what each app says about business money.
Can I mix business and personal expenses in this app?
EveryDollar: No.
Source
In their words: “A second budget (maybe for a business or someone else) will require an additional Ramsey account to be created using a different email address.” everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/22369336558349-Multiple-Budgets, checked .Goodbudget: No.
Source
In their words: “Organizations, companies, and/or businesses may not use the Services for any purpose other than those contemplated in this Terms of Use or Privacy Policy.” goodbudget.com/terms-of-use, checked .Can I share my finances with my accountant?
EveryDollar: Yes. You can export your data and send the file.
Source
In their words: “After transactions have been tracked, EveryDollar Premium users can use EveryDollar.com to export and download each month's transactions as a CSV file (month by month, but not the whole year at once).” everydollar.help.ramseysolutions.com/hc/en-us/articles/360040571391-Export-Tracked-Transactions, checked .Goodbudget: Yes. You can export your data and send the file.
Source
In their words: “To export your transaction history in Goodbudget, click on the "Export CSV" link that's above the Transactions list.” goodbudget.com/help/customize-your-goodbudget/export-transactions, checked .
A question shows only when every app here has a current official source that answers it. We only say no when the app's own page does.
Which fits your Money Type?
There are four Money Types: Strategist, Spender, Saver and Scrambler. Each card matches one type to what the sources say about these two apps.
StrategistEveryDollar lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
First fix: Save the Raise.
SpenderBoth EveryDollar and Goodbudget list goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
First fix: Sleep on It.
SaverNeither app's sources confirm a feature we match to this type yet, so the quiz is the better place to start.
First fix: Put It to Work.
ScramblerBoth EveryDollar and Goodbudget list bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
First fix: Bills First.
Not sure which one you are? Take the free Money Types quiz. It takes about two minutes.
Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.
Another option: Fifecta
If neither EveryDollar nor Goodbudget feels right, here is one more option to look at. Fifecta gives every paycheck a plan with FUNDS, and it starts from your Money Type, so the plan matches how you already handle money.
What real users say
These are other people's opinions, not Priceless Tay's. We quote public reviews and posts word for word, link each one and show its date, but we haven't checked the claims in them. A post counts toward a theme when it uses one of that theme's keywords, so a mention can be praise or a complaint.
What EveryDollar users say
Based on 437 App Store reviews and 4 YouTube videos dated Oct 2025 to Oct 2026, read Oct 2026. We collected the YouTube data with Apify, a scraping service, on Oct 24, 2026.
- Of the 441 reviews, posts and videos we read, 80 mention how easy or hard the app is to use.
- Of the 441 reviews, posts and videos we read, 77 mention the price, fees or the subscription.
- Of the 441 reviews, posts and videos we read, 55 mention debt, money stress or feeling in control.
Positive
“It makes it super easy to budget with my husband. ... we have had zero money fights”
Positive
“There’s a peace of mind that comes with having your finances under control and seeing your debts paid off.”
Critical
“Anything worthwhile in this app that would be helpful in budgeting is behind a paywall”
Where these come from
- EveryDollar reviews on the App Store, read Oct 24, 2026. The public feed returns the 500 most recent US reviews. We kept every one dated inside the window.
- Hacker News search for EveryDollar, read Oct 24, 2026. Public search of comments and posts. 1 named the app; we kept 0 where the writer shares their own use of it.
- Reddit search for EveryDollar, collected Oct 24, 2026. Collected with Apify (harshmaur/reddit-scraper) on Oct 24 2026: a keyword search for "EveryDollar", posts and comments from after Oct 24 2025. It returned 81, most of them about something else. We kept 0 where the writer shares their own use of the app or a clear opinion of it. We left out moderators, bots, company accounts, referral posts and people promoting their own apps.
- YouTube search for EveryDollar, collected Oct 24, 2026. Collected with Apify (streamers/youtube-scraper) on Oct 24 2026: a search for "EveryDollar review" from the past year, up to 8 videos. It returned 8. We kept 4 and left out the app's own channel, sponsored videos, videos with affiliate or referral links and videos about a different product. We count themes from each video's title, description and captions, but we don't quote videos, because the captions we have carry no timestamps.
- "EveryDollar Review [UPDATED] - They Don't Tell You This!" by Answer This on YouTube, Oct 16, 2026.
- "EveryDollar Review: Is This Budgeting App Worth Using?" by Misa Reviews on YouTube, Aug 29, 2026.
- "EveryDollar Review - Watch Before Using" by HelperDog on YouTube, Apr 11, 2026.
- "EveryDollar Review - Watch Before Using" by HelperDog on YouTube, Mar 16, 2026.
FAQ
How much does EveryDollar cost?
EveryDollar has a free version. After a 14-day free trial, premium costs $79.99 a year billed annually, or $17.99 a month billed monthly. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.
How much does Goodbudget cost?
Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.
Does EveryDollar have a free trial?
EveryDollar premium starts with a 14-day free trial for new users. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.
Does Goodbudget have a free trial?
Goodbudget says it isn't offering trials of Premium. There is a Free Forever plan, and you can ask for a refund within the first 30 days of a subscription. We checked this on Nov 3, 2026.
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Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.
Want a plan built on your Money Type?
Fifecta gives every paycheck a plan with FUNDS, so you know where each dollar goes.
Sources and confidence
- Last checked
- Sourced facts
- 12 facts, each linked and dated
EveryDollar6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feeseverydollar.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialeverydollar.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Goodbudget6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesgoodbudget.com/signup, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialforums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsgoodbudget.com/signup, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncinggoodbudget.com/signup, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresgoodbudget.com/what-you-get, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Each fact links to the official page it came from, with the date we checked it. Once a fact is older than 30 days, it comes off the page until we check it again. How we source, date and index this data.
This is education, not financial advice.
