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Goodbudget alternatives in 2026
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GoodbudgetBudgeting appGoodbudget is a budgeting app. Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year. We checked that on Nov 3, 2026. Below are 14 other apps, starting with the 12 other budgeting apps and then AI money tools. They're ranked by how close each app's category is to Goodbudget's, not by how good it is, and every fact shows the date we checked it.
Short answer
The closest alternatives to Goodbudget are Albert, Cleo and Copilot Money, because Albert, Cleo and Copilot Money are also budgeting apps. Goodbudget has a free version. We checked Goodbudget on Nov 3, 2026, and each card below puts an alternative's price, trial, platforms and ratings next to Goodbudget's, with the date we checked them.
What Goodbudget says on its own pages
Before you compare, here is what Goodbudget itself says about these points. Quotes are its own words, and each line links to the page we read.
- Sharing with a partner: “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.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Shared goals: “When you do that, you'll both be able to add transactions, and make changes to your budget as needed.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Irregular income: “If you get small or irregular paychecks, you can let them collect in Available.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Business use: “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.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Tax time: “we can give you a few pointers on how to use Goodbudget reports alongside your tax software so the process is a little smoother” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Exporting your data: “To export your transaction history in Goodbudget, click on the "Export CSV" link that's above the Transactions list.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
- Age and family: “The Services are intended solely for users who are eighteen (18) years of age or older.” (source, opens in a new tab, checked )
What Goodbudget and its alternatives cost
- Goodbudget
$10a month
Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $80 and $240, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · goodbudget.com/signup
Albert$19.99a month
Albert's Standard plan costs $19.99 a month, and Genius and Family plans cost $39.99 a month. A Family plan covers the owner and up to 4 family members.
Cleo$5.99a month
Cleo has a free version. Plus is $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year, Pro is $8.99 a month and Builder is $14.99 a month.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $44.99 and $134.97, at the yearly list price before tax.
Copilot Money$13a month
Copilot Money costs $13 a month, or $95 a year billed yearly.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $95 and $285, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · copilot.money
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.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $79.99 and $239.97, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · everydollar.com
HoneydueHoneydue says it is 100% free for everybody and doesn't block any features with a paywall. It asks users to consider an optional monthly tip of $1 to $10.
Monarch Money$14.99a month
Monarch Core costs $14.99 a month, or $99.99 a year billed annually. Monarch Plus costs $199.99 a year billed annually.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $99.99 and $299.97, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · monarch.com/pricing
Origin$12.99a month
Origin's annual plan is a one-time payment of $99 for 12 months, and the monthly plan costs $12.99 a month.
PocketGuard$12.99a month
PocketGuard Premium costs $12.99 a month, $74.99 a year billed yearly, or $149.99 once for lifetime access.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $74.99 and $224.97, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · pocketguard.com/pricing
Quicken Simplifi$6.99a month, billed yearly
Quicken Simplifi lists $6.99 a month, billed annually. New members who order directly from Quicken by November 29, 2026 see a first-year offer of $3.99 a month, billed annually.
As of · quicken.com/products/simplifi
Rocket MoneyRocket Money has a free version. Premium uses a pay what you think is fair price that Rocket Money says typically ranges from $7 to $14 a month, and Premium+ costs $15 a month.
YNAB$14.99a month
YNAB costs $14.99 a month, or $109 a year paid annually, plus tax where applicable.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $109 and $327, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · ynab.com/pricing
Fifecta$15a month
Fifecta costs $15 a month or $150 a year.
Cost over 1 and 3 years: $150 and $450, at the yearly list price before tax.
As of · pricelesstay.com/fifecta
Actual BudgetActual is free and open source, and its desktop apps run locally.
As of · github.com/actualbudget/actual
- Finances in ChatGPT
OpenAI lists Finances for U.S. Free, Go, Plus and Pro users.
Bars show only when every app here lists a yearly price, so these prices sit side by side without them. Prices are list prices from each app's own page, before tax and any offer.
Alternatives to Goodbudget, closest category first
Each card puts the app's facts next to Goodbudget's, with the date we checked each one. The order follows how close the category is, not how good the app is.
How Goodbudget compares at a glance
- Against Goodbudget's lowest listed paid price of $10 a month, Cleo ($5.99 a month) lists a lower one and Albert ($19.99 a month), Copilot Money ($13 a month), EveryDollar ($17.99 a month), Monarch Money ($14.99 a month), Origin ($12.99 a month), PocketGuard ($12.99 a month) and YNAB ($14.99 a month) list a higher one.
- Honeydue and Actual Budget are free, unlike Goodbudget, which has paid plans next to its free one.
- Goodbudget has no free trial, while Albert (30 days), EveryDollar (14 days), Monarch Money (7 days), PocketGuard (7 days), Rocket Money (7 days) and YNAB (34 days) offer one.
- Goodbudget keeps bank sync for paid plans, while Albert, Cleo, Copilot Money, Honeydue, Monarch Money, Origin, PocketGuard, Simplifi, Rocket Money, YNAB, Actual Budget and Finances in ChatGPT sync with your bank.
- For iPad, look at Copilot Money and YNAB, since Goodbudget doesn't list it.
- Copilot Money, Origin and Actual Budget run on Mac, which Goodbudget doesn't list.
- Goodbudget doesn't list Apple Watch, and PocketGuard and YNAB do.
- Goodbudget doesn't list Windows, and Actual Budget does.
- Goodbudget doesn't list Linux, and Actual Budget does.
- Albert, Cleo, Honeydue and Actual Budget don't list the web, where Goodbudget runs.
- Goodbudget runs on Android, which Copilot Money and Actual Budget don't list.
- Actual Budget doesn't list iPhone, where Goodbudget runs.
- Goodbudget holds a 4.6 App Store rating. Of the apps below, Albert (4.7), Cleo (4.7), Copilot Money (4.8), EveryDollar (4.7), Monarch Money (4.9) and YNAB (4.8) rate higher and Honeydue (4.5), Simplifi (4.5) and Rocket Money (4.5) rate lower.
- For help, Goodbudget lists these channels: community (Free) and email (Premium). Of the apps below, Albert, Origin and Simplifi list phone support and Albert, Cleo, Copilot Money, Honeydue, PocketGuard, Simplifi, Rocket Money, YNAB and Finances in ChatGPT list chat support.
- Goodbudget offers shared budgets, which Cleo's own pages say it doesn't.
- Goodbudget offers help with irregular income, which Rocket Money's own pages say it doesn't.
- Copilot Money, Monarch Money, Origin, Rocket Money and YNAB offer business money tracking, which Goodbudget's own pages say it doesn't.
- Goodbudget offers exports for tax time, which Cleo's own pages say it doesn't.
- YNAB offers options for kids, which Goodbudget's own pages say it doesn't.
Other budgeting apps
- Same category
Albert
Budgeting app
Albert is a subscription money app for budgeting, banking, saving and investing, with an AI assistant called Genius.
- Price and fees
- AlbertAlbert's Standard plan costs $19.99 a month, and Genius and Family plans cost $39.99 a month. A Family plan covers the owner and up to 4 family members.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: help.albert.com/hc/en-us/articles/21583583733271-How-much-does-Albert-cost
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- AlbertAlbert says you can try your plan for 30 days before you're charged.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: albert.com
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- AlbertAlbert lists iOS and Android.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: albert.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- AlbertAlbert has 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store from 343,539 ratings.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Albert differs from Goodbudget
Albert starts at $19.99 a month, more than Goodbudget's $10 a month. Albert sells only paid plans, while Goodbudget pairs a free version with its paid ones. Albert offers a 30-day free trial, while Goodbudget skips the trial. Goodbudget saves bank sync for its paid plan, but Albert connects to your bank. Albert's platform list leaves out the web, which Goodbudget covers. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps couples on a single login, Albert gives partners separate logins. Albert lists phone and chat support, and Goodbudget's support list doesn't. Albert rates 4.7 from 343,539 ratings on the App Store, where Goodbudget sits at 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Albert and Goodbudget are both budgeting apps. On goals, shared budgets and data export, Albert matches Goodbudget. Like Goodbudget, Albert says on its own pages that it doesn't offer business money tracking and options for kids. Like Goodbudget, Albert lists email support.
Who it fits
- Albert lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Albert lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Albert lists an APY on deposits. That fits a Saver, whose first fix is putting saved money to work.
- Albert lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Cleo
Budgeting app
Cleo is a money app with an AI chat assistant, budgeting tools and cash advances.
- Price and fees
- CleoCleo has a free version. Plus is $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year, Pro is $8.99 a month and Builder is $14.99 a month.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: web.meetcleo.com/faqs/en/articles/11864260-does-cleo-offer-annual-subscription-options
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Platforms
- CleoCleo lists iOS and Android.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: meetcleo.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- CleoCleo has 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store from 268,990 ratings.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Cleo differs from Goodbudget
Paying yearly, Cleo's lowest price is $44.99 a year, next to $80 a year for Goodbudget. Against Goodbudget's $10 a month, Cleo lists $5.99 a month as its lowest paid price. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps bank sync for paid plans, Cleo syncs with your bank. Cleo's platform list leaves out the web, which Goodbudget covers. Cleo's own pages say it doesn't offer shared budgets and exports for tax time, which Goodbudget includes. Cleo lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. On the App Store, Cleo is rated 4.7 from 268,990 ratings, next to Goodbudget's 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Cleo is a budgeting app, the same kind of app as Goodbudget. Like Goodbudget, Cleo has a free version. Cleo offers goals, which Goodbudget includes too. Goodbudget rules out business money tracking and options for kids on its own pages, and so does Cleo. Like Goodbudget, Cleo has partners share one login. Cleo lists email support, which Goodbudget provides too.
Who it fits
- Cleo lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Cleo lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Copilot Money
Budgeting app
Copilot Money is a paid budgeting and tracking app that uses AI to tag your transactions automatically.
- Price and fees
- Copilot MoneyCopilot Money costs $13 a month, or $95 a year billed yearly.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: copilot.money
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- Copilot MoneyCopilot Money says you can test drive the app before you connect an account and then start a free trial. Its pricing section does not list the trial length.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: copilot.money
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- Copilot MoneyCopilot Money lists iPhone, iPad, Mac and Web.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: copilot.money
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- Copilot MoneyCopilot Money has 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store from 30,895 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Copilot Money differs from Goodbudget
For a year up front, Copilot Money lists $95 a year, against Goodbudget's $80 a year. Against Goodbudget's $10 a month, Copilot Money lists $13 a month as its lowest paid price. Goodbudget pairs a free version with paid plans, and Copilot Money sells only paid plans. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps bank sync for paid plans, Copilot Money links your bank accounts. Copilot Money runs on iPad and Mac, which Goodbudget's list leaves out. Goodbudget also covers Android, which Copilot Money doesn't list. Unlike Goodbudget, Copilot Money offers business money tracking. Copilot Money lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. On the App Store, Copilot Money is rated 4.8 from 30,895 ratings, next to Goodbudget's 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Like Goodbudget, Copilot Money is a budgeting app. Copilot Money offers goals and data export, which Goodbudget includes too. Neither Copilot Money nor Goodbudget offers options for kids, going by each app's own pages. Like Goodbudget, Copilot Money has partners share one login. Copilot Money lists email support, which Goodbudget provides too.
Who it fits
- Copilot Money lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Copilot Money lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Copilot Money lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
EveryDollar
Budgeting app
EveryDollar is a zero-based budgeting app from Ramsey Solutions with a free version and a paid premium version.
- Price and fees
- EveryDollarEveryDollar 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: everydollar.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- EveryDollarEveryDollar premium starts with a 14-day free trial for new users.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: everydollar.com
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- EveryDollarEveryDollar lists iOS, Android and Computer.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: ramseysolutions.com/money/everydollar
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- EveryDollarEveryDollar has 4.7 out of 5 on the App Store from 84,203 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How EveryDollar differs from Goodbudget
Paying yearly, EveryDollar's lowest price is $79.99 a year, next to $80 a year for Goodbudget. Against Goodbudget's $10 a month, EveryDollar lists $17.99 a month as its lowest paid price. You get 14 free days with EveryDollar, and there's no trial with Goodbudget. Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login, but EveryDollar gives partners separate logins. EveryDollar doesn't list email support, which Goodbudget provides. EveryDollar rates 4.7 from 84,203 ratings on the App Store, where Goodbudget sits at 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. EveryDollar and Goodbudget are both budgeting apps. Like Goodbudget, EveryDollar has a free version. Like Goodbudget, EveryDollar has paid-only bank sync. EveryDollar offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals and help with irregular income, which Goodbudget includes too. Like Goodbudget, EveryDollar says on its own pages that it doesn't offer business money tracking.
Who it fits
- EveryDollar lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- EveryDollar lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- EveryDollar lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Honeydue
Budgeting app
Honeydue is a free mobile app for couples to track balances, budgets and bills together, with controls over what each partner shares.
- Price and fees
- HoneydueHoneydue says it is 100% free for everybody and doesn't block any features with a paywall. It asks users to consider an optional monthly tip of $1 to $10.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: support.honeydue.com/en/articles/3179714-how-does-honeydue-earn-money
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- HoneydueHoneydue needs no trial: it says it is 100% free for everybody and doesn't block any features with a paywall.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: support.honeydue.com/en/articles/3179714-how-does-honeydue-earn-money
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- HoneydueHoneydue lists iOS and Android.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: honeydue.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- HoneydueHoneydue has 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store from 10,281 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Honeydue differs from Goodbudget
Honeydue is free, while Goodbudget pairs a free version with paid plans. Honeydue is free, while Goodbudget charges from $10 a month. Honeydue connects to your bank, while Goodbudget keeps bank sync for paid plans. Honeydue's platform list leaves out the web, which Goodbudget covers. Where Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login, Honeydue gives partners separate logins. Honeydue lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. Honeydue's App Store rating is 4.5 from 10,281 ratings, against 4.6 from 13,528 ratings for Goodbudget. Honeydue is a budgeting app, the same kind of app as Goodbudget. Neither Honeydue nor Goodbudget has a free trial. Honeydue offers shared budgets, which Goodbudget includes too. Goodbudget rules out business money tracking and options for kids on its own pages, and so does Honeydue. Honeydue lists email support, which Goodbudget provides too.
Who it fits
- Honeydue lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Honeydue lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Monarch Money
Budgeting app
Monarch Money is a paid app for budgeting and for tracking your accounts, net worth and goals in one place.
- Price and fees
- Monarch MoneyMonarch Core costs $14.99 a month, or $99.99 a year billed annually. Monarch Plus costs $199.99 a year billed annually.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: monarch.com/pricing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- Monarch MoneyMonarch offers a free 7-day trial, and you need a payment method to start it.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: monarch.com/pricing
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- Monarch MoneyMonarch Money lists Web, iOS and Android.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: monarch.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- Monarch MoneyMonarch Money has 4.9 out of 5 on the App Store from 116,791 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Monarch Money differs from Goodbudget
For a year up front, Monarch Money lists $99.99 a year, against Goodbudget's $80 a year. Monarch Money's lowest listed paid price is $14.99 a month, higher than Goodbudget's $10 a month. Goodbudget pairs a free version with paid plans, and Monarch Money sells only paid plans. Goodbudget skips the trial, but Monarch Money offers 7 free days. Monarch Money syncs with your bank, while Goodbudget keeps bank sync for paid plans. Monarch Money offers business money tracking, which Goodbudget's own pages rule out. Where Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login, Monarch Money gives partners separate logins. Monarch Money doesn't list email support, which Goodbudget provides. On the App Store, Monarch Money is rated 4.9 from 116,791 ratings, next to Goodbudget's 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Monarch Money is a budgeting app, the same kind of app as Goodbudget. Like Goodbudget, Monarch Money runs on the web, Android and iPhone. Like Goodbudget, Monarch Money offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals, help with irregular income and exports for tax time. Neither Monarch Money nor Goodbudget offers options for kids, going by each app's own pages.
Who it fits
- Monarch Money lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Monarch Money lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Monarch Money lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Origin
Budgeting app
Origin is a paid app for budgeting, tracking your accounts and investments, and asking an AI advisor about your money, with free partner access.
- Price and fees
- OriginOrigin's annual plan is a one-time payment of $99 for 12 months, and the monthly plan costs $12.99 a month.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: support.useorigin.com/hc/en-us/articles/27538341764621-How-will-I-be-billed-for-the-annual-plan
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- OriginOrigin offers a 7-day free trial on monthly and annual plans, but says the trial is currently unavailable while its $1 for a year promotion runs.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: support.useorigin.com/hc/en-us/articles/27519866928013-Is-there-a-free-trial-for-both-monthly-and-yearly-membership-plans
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- OriginOrigin lists Web, iOS, Android and Mac.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: useorigin.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- OriginOrigin has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 4,019 ratings.As of Nov 12, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Origin differs from Goodbudget
Origin starts at $12.99 a month, while Goodbudget charges from $10 a month. Origin sells only paid plans, while Goodbudget pairs a free version with its paid ones. Where Goodbudget saves bank sync for its paid plan, Origin links your bank accounts. Origin runs on Mac, which Goodbudget's list leaves out. Unlike Goodbudget, Origin offers business money tracking. Origin gives partners separate logins, while Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login. Origin lists phone support, and Goodbudget's support list doesn't. Like Goodbudget, Origin is a budgeting app. On goals, shared budgets, data export and shared goals, Origin matches Goodbudget. Goodbudget rules out options for kids on its own pages, and so does Origin. Like Goodbudget, Origin lists email support. Origin is rated 4.6 from 4,019 ratings on the App Store, the same 4.6 rating Goodbudget has.
Who it fits
- Origin lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Origin lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Origin lists an APY on deposits. That fits a Saver, whose first fix is putting saved money to work.
- Origin lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
PocketGuard
Budgeting app
PocketGuard is a paid budgeting app that tracks your accounts, bills and budgets and shows what is safe to spend.
- Price and fees
- PocketGuardPocketGuard Premium costs $12.99 a month, $74.99 a year billed yearly, or $149.99 once for lifetime access.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pocketguard.com/pricing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- PocketGuardPocketGuard offers a 7-day free trial.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pocketguard.com/pricing
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- PocketGuardPocketGuard lists Web, iOS, Apple Watch and Android.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pocketguard.com
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- PocketGuardPocketGuard has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 7,683 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How PocketGuard differs from Goodbudget
For a year up front, PocketGuard lists $74.99 a year, against Goodbudget's $80 a year. Against Goodbudget's $10 a month, PocketGuard lists $12.99 a month as its lowest paid price. Goodbudget pairs a free version with paid plans, and PocketGuard sells only paid plans. You get 7 free days with PocketGuard, and there's no trial with Goodbudget. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps bank sync for paid plans, PocketGuard syncs with your bank. PocketGuard adds Apple Watch, beyond Goodbudget's list. PocketGuard lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. PocketGuard is a budgeting app, the same kind of app as Goodbudget. PocketGuard offers goals and data export, which Goodbudget includes too. Like Goodbudget, PocketGuard says on its own pages that it doesn't offer options for kids. PocketGuard has partners share one login, the same as Goodbudget. PocketGuard lists email support, which Goodbudget provides too. Like Goodbudget, PocketGuard is rated 4.6 on the App Store.
Who it fits
- PocketGuard lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- PocketGuard lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- PocketGuard lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Quicken Simplifi
Budgeting app
Quicken Simplifi is a paid web and mobile app that builds a spending plan from your income, bills and subscriptions.
- Price and fees
- SimplifiQuicken Simplifi lists $6.99 a month, billed annually. New members who order directly from Quicken by November 29, 2026 see a first-year offer of $3.99 a month, billed annually.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: quicken.com/products/simplifi
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- SimplifiQuicken says Simplifi has no free trial, but offers a 30-day money-back guarantee from the original purchase date for subscriptions bought directly from Quicken.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: support.simplifi.quicken.com/en/articles/3363727-quicken-simplifi-subscription-questions
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- SimplifiQuicken Simplifi lists Web and Mobile.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: quicken.com/products/simplifi
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- SimplifiQuicken Simplifi has 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store from 11,972 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Simplifi differs from Goodbudget
Goodbudget pairs a free version with paid plans, and Simplifi sells only paid plans. Simplifi syncs with your bank, while Goodbudget keeps bank sync for paid plans. Where Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login, Simplifi gives partners separate logins. Simplifi lists phone and chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. Simplifi doesn't list email support, which Goodbudget provides. Simplifi rates 4.5 from 11,972 ratings on the App Store, where Goodbudget sits at 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Simplifi is a budgeting app, the same kind of app as Goodbudget. Like Goodbudget, Simplifi has no free trial. Like Goodbudget, Simplifi offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals, help with irregular income and exports for tax time. Neither Simplifi nor Goodbudget offers options for kids, going by each app's own pages.
Who it fits
- Simplifi lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Simplifi lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Simplifi lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
Rocket Money
Budgeting app
Rocket Money is a budgeting app that tracks your spending and subscriptions, with a free version and paid Premium and Premium+ tiers.
- Price and fees
- Rocket MoneyRocket Money has a free version. Premium uses a pay what you think is fair price that Rocket Money says typically ranges from $7 to $14 a month, and Premium+ costs $15 a month.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: rocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- Rocket MoneyRocket Money says new Premium members get a 7-day free trial, then the monthly subscription continues at the price chosen at signup.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: help.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/2217739-how-much-does-rocket-money-cost
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- Rocket MoneyRocket Money lists iOS, Android and Web.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: rocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- Rocket MoneyRocket Money has 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store from 404,690 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Rocket Money differs from Goodbudget
You get 7 free days with Rocket Money, and there's no trial with Goodbudget. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps bank sync for paid plans, Rocket Money connects to your bank. Unlike Goodbudget, Rocket Money offers business money tracking. Rocket Money's own pages say it doesn't offer help with irregular income, which Goodbudget includes. Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login, but Rocket Money gives partners separate logins. Rocket Money lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. On the App Store, Rocket Money is rated 4.5 from 404,690 ratings, next to Goodbudget's 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. Like Goodbudget, Rocket Money is a budgeting app. Rocket Money and Goodbudget both keep a free option. Like Goodbudget, Rocket Money runs on the web, Android and iPhone. Rocket Money offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals and exports for tax time, which Goodbudget includes too. Like Goodbudget, Rocket Money says on its own pages that it doesn't offer options for kids. Rocket Money lists email support, which Goodbudget provides too.
Who it fits
- Rocket Money lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Rocket Money lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Rocket Money lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Same category
YNAB
Budgeting app
YNAB is a paid budgeting app built around the YNAB Method, where you give every dollar a job before you spend it.
- Price and fees
- YNABYNAB costs $14.99 a month, or $109 a year paid annually, plus tax where applicable.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: ynab.com/pricing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- YNABYNAB offers a 34-day free trial, and you don't need a credit card when you sign up directly with YNAB.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: ynab.com/pricing
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- YNABYNAB lists Web, iPhone, Android, iPad and Apple Watch.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: ynab.com/our-app-lineup
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- YNABYNAB has 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store from 62,068 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How YNAB differs from Goodbudget
Paying yearly, YNAB's lowest price is $109 a year, next to $80 a year for Goodbudget. YNAB starts at $14.99 a month, while Goodbudget charges from $10 a month. YNAB sells only paid plans, while Goodbudget pairs a free version with its paid ones. Unlike Goodbudget, YNAB offers a free trial, and it lasts 34 days. Where Goodbudget saves bank sync for its paid plan, YNAB connects to your bank. YNAB runs on iPad and Apple Watch, which Goodbudget's list leaves out. YNAB has business money tracking and options for kids, where Goodbudget says no. YNAB gives partners separate logins, while Goodbudget keeps couples on a single login. YNAB lists chat support, and Goodbudget's support list doesn't. YNAB rates 4.8 from 62,068 ratings on the App Store, where Goodbudget sits at 4.6 from 13,528 ratings. YNAB and Goodbudget are both budgeting apps. YNAB offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals, help with irregular income and exports for tax time, which Goodbudget includes too. Like Goodbudget, YNAB lists email support.
Who it fits
- YNAB lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- YNAB lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- YNAB lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
Full disclosure: Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.
Our appFifecta
Budgeting app
Fifecta is the Priceless Tay budgeting app that gives every paycheck a plan with FUNDS, built on your Money Type.
- Price and fees
- FifectaFifecta costs $15 a month or $150 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pricelesstay.com/fifecta
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- FifectaFifecta is free for 7 days, and you can cancel anytime in the app.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pricelesstay.com/fifecta
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- FifectaFifecta lists Web, iPhone (home screen install) and Android (home screen install).As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pricelesstay.com/fifecta
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- FifectaWeb app, not in app stores.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: pricelesstay.com/fifecta
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Fifecta differs from Goodbudget
Paying yearly, Fifecta's lowest price is $150 a year, next to $80 a year for Goodbudget. Fifecta starts at $15 a month, while Goodbudget charges from $10 a month. Fifecta sells only paid plans, while Goodbudget pairs a free version with its paid ones. Unlike Goodbudget, Fifecta offers a free trial, and it lasts 7 days. Where Goodbudget saves bank sync for its paid plan, Fifecta lets you skip bank sync. Unlike Goodbudget, Fifecta offers business money tracking. Goodbudget provides email support, which Fifecta doesn't list. Like Goodbudget, Fifecta is a budgeting app. Like Goodbudget, Fifecta offers goals, shared budgets, data export, shared goals, help with irregular income and exports for tax time. Like Goodbudget, Fifecta says on its own pages that it doesn't offer options for kids.
Who it fits
- Fifecta lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Fifecta lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Fifecta lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
AI money tools
- Nearby category
Actual Budget
AI money tool
Actual Budget is an open source, local-first budgeting app built on envelope budgeting that you can self-host.
- Price and fees
- Actual BudgetActual is free and open source, and its desktop apps run locally.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: github.com/actualbudget/actual
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- Actual BudgetActual needs no trial: it says it is 100% free and open source.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: github.com/actualbudget/actual
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- Actual BudgetActual Budget lists Windows, macOS and Linux.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: actualbudget.org/download
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- Actual BudgetDesktop and web app; its official iOS app is in beta testing on TestFlight and there is no official Android app yet.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: actualbudget.org/docs/faq
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Actual Budget differs from Goodbudget
Actual Budget is an AI money tool, not a budgeting app like Goodbudget. Unlike Goodbudget, which also sells paid plans, Actual Budget is free. Where Goodbudget charges from $10 a month, Actual Budget is free. Goodbudget saves bank sync for its paid plan, but Actual Budget links your bank accounts. Beyond what Goodbudget covers, Actual Budget also runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. Actual Budget doesn't list the web, Android and iPhone, which Goodbudget covers. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps couples on a single login, Actual Budget gives partners separate logins. Goodbudget provides email support, which Actual Budget doesn't list. Neither Actual Budget nor Goodbudget has a free trial. On goals, shared budgets and data export, Actual Budget matches Goodbudget.
Who it fits
- Actual Budget lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Actual Budget lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Actual Budget lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
- Nearby category
Finances in ChatGPT
AI money tool
Finances is a built-in ChatGPT feature that links your bank accounts through Plaid and shows a money dashboard in ChatGPT.
- Price and fees
- Finances in ChatGPTOpenAI lists Finances for U.S. Free, Go, Plus and Pro users.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: help.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- Free trial
- Finances in ChatGPTFinances needs no trial: OpenAI says it is available in the U.S. to Free, Go, Plus, and Pro users.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: help.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt
- 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.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: forums.goodbudget.com/t/premium-level/2994
- Platforms
- Finances in ChatGPTFinances in ChatGPT lists Web, iOS and Android.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: help.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget lists Web, Android and iPhone.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: goodbudget.com/signup
- App store rating
- Finances in ChatGPTFeature inside the ChatGPT app.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: help.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt
- GoodbudgetGoodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings.As of Nov 3, 2026. Source: App Store listing
How Finances in ChatGPT differs from Goodbudget
Coming from Goodbudget, note that Finances in ChatGPT is an AI money tool. Unlike Goodbudget, which keeps bank sync for paid plans, Finances in ChatGPT connects to your bank. Finances in ChatGPT lists chat support, which isn't on Goodbudget's support list. Finances in ChatGPT doesn't list email support, which Goodbudget provides. Like Goodbudget, Finances in ChatGPT has no free trial. Like Goodbudget, Finances in ChatGPT runs on the web, Android and iPhone. On goals, Finances in ChatGPT matches Goodbudget.
Who it fits
- Finances in ChatGPT lists investment tracking. That fits a Strategist, who wants to watch the whole plan grow.
- Finances in ChatGPT lists goals. A goal gives a Spender a reason to pause before buying, which is the Sleep on It fix.
- Finances in ChatGPT lists bank syncing. Seeing every account in one place helps a Scrambler pay bills first.
Who Goodbudget and its alternatives are for
Pick the tab that sounds like you. The questions come from app help centers, FAQ pages and user forums, and every answer comes from the app's own pages, with the date we checked it.
Just me
Budgeting on your own? These are the basics people ask about first.
Is it free?
Goodbudget: Goodbudget has a free version. Goodbudget Premium costs $10 a month or $80 a year.
As of . Source: goodbudget.com
Albert: Albert's Standard plan costs $19.99 a month, and Genius and Family plans cost $39.99 a month. A Family plan covers the owner and up to 4 family members.
As of . Source: help.albert.com
Cleo: Cleo has a free version. Plus is $5.99 a month or $44.99 a year, Pro is $8.99 a month and Builder is $14.99 a month.
As of . Source: web.meetcleo.com
Copilot Money: Copilot Money costs $13 a month, or $95 a year billed yearly.
As of . Source: copilot.money
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.
As of . Source: everydollar.com
Honeydue: Honeydue says it is 100% free for everybody and doesn't block any features with a paywall. It asks users to consider an optional monthly tip of $1 to $10.
As of . Source: support.honeydue.com
Monarch Money: Monarch Core costs $14.99 a month, or $99.99 a year billed annually. Monarch Plus costs $199.99 a year billed annually.
As of . Source: monarch.com
Origin: Origin's annual plan is a one-time payment of $99 for 12 months, and the monthly plan costs $12.99 a month.
As of . Source: support.useorigin.com
PocketGuard: PocketGuard Premium costs $12.99 a month, $74.99 a year billed yearly, or $149.99 once for lifetime access.
As of . Source: pocketguard.com
Simplifi: Quicken Simplifi lists $6.99 a month, billed annually. New members who order directly from Quicken by November 29, 2026 see a first-year offer of $3.99 a month, billed annually.
As of . Source: quicken.com
Rocket Money: Rocket Money has a free version. Premium uses a pay what you think is fair price that Rocket Money says typically ranges from $7 to $14 a month, and Premium+ costs $15 a month.
As of . Source: rocketmoney.com
YNAB: YNAB costs $14.99 a month, or $109 a year paid annually, plus tax where applicable.
As of . Source: ynab.com
Fifecta: Fifecta costs $15 a month or $150 a year.
As of . Source: pricelesstay.com
Actual Budget: Actual is free and open source, and its desktop apps run locally.
As of . Source: github.com
Finances in ChatGPT: OpenAI lists Finances for U.S. Free, Go, Plus and Pro users.
As of . Source: help.openai.com
Does it connect to my bank and import transactions?
Goodbudget: Premium only. Goodbudget Premium includes automatic bank sync for US banks only, and the free version does not list it.
As of . Source: goodbudget.com
Albert: Yes. Albert says it supports thousands of institutions to auto sync your balances and transactions.
As of . Source: albert.com
Cleo: Yes. Cleo's App Store listing says features like Money IQ need at least one bank account connected to the Cleo app.
As of . Source: apps.apple.com
Copilot Money: Yes. Copilot Money says it works with multiple data aggregators, starting with Plaid, so connected accounts update automatically. You can also add manual accounts.
As of . Source: help.copilot.money
EveryDollar: Premium only. EveryDollar premium connects your bank through Mastercard Connect and Plaid, and the free version uses manual entry.
As of . Source: ramseysolutions.com
Honeydue: Yes. Honeydue says it supports over 20,000 financial institutions across 5 countries, from bank accounts and loans to investments.
As of . Source: honeydue.com
Monarch Money: Yes. Monarch says it syncs with multiple financial data providers to connect with more than 13,000 financial institutions.
As of . Source: monarch.com
Origin: Yes. Origin says you can connect to over 11,000 financial institutions.
As of . Source: useorigin.com
PocketGuard: Yes. PocketGuard says it connects to more than 20,000 institutions in the US, Canada and the UK through Plaid, Finicity and Salt Edge.
As of . Source: pocketguard.com
Simplifi: Yes. Quicken says Simplifi connects to over 14k financial institutions.
As of . Source: quicken.com
Rocket Money: Yes. Rocket Money says it connects to your accounts through Plaid.
As of . Source: rocketmoney.com
YNAB: Yes. YNAB lets you connect your accounts and import transactions.
As of . Source: ynab.com
Fifecta: Optional. Fifecta connects banks through Plaid with read-only access, and you can type your income and spending in by hand instead.
As of . Source: pricelesstay.com
Actual Budget: Yes. Actual has built-in bank syncing through goCardless in the EU and UK and SimpleFIN in the US and Canada.
As of . Source: actualbudget.org
Finances in ChatGPT: Yes. OpenAI says Finances connects bank accounts through Plaid and credit through Experian, as separate connections.
As of . Source: help.openai.com
Is there support from the app's makers if I need help?
Goodbudget: Yes. Community (Free) and email (Premium).
In their words: “Email support”
As of . Source: goodbudget.com
Albert: Yes. Virtual assistant chat, live agent over text or email and phone (support options and voicemail).
In their words: “You can always ask to transfer to a live support agent to get continued support over text or email. Call us at (844) 891-9309 to listen to support options over the phone or leave a voicemail.”
As of . Source: help.albert.com
Cleo: Yes. In-app chat (Ask Cleo) and email.
In their words: “the fastest way to get help is in Ask Cleo.”
As of . Source: web.meetcleo.com
Copilot Money: Yes. In-app chat and email.
In their words: “Still have questions? Contact us in the app or at support@copilot.money.”
As of . Source: help.copilot.money
EveryDollar: Yes. Live person (free) and coaching (premium).
In their words: “Get support from a live person if you need help.”
As of . Source: ramseysolutions.com
Honeydue: Yes. Email and in-app chat.
In their words: “You can email us at support@honeydue.com about any concerns, bugs, or suggestions.”
As of . Source: support.honeydue.com
Monarch Money: Yes. In-app help (instant answer) and support ticket.
In their words: “Click Contact Support to get an instant answer or submit a ticket.”
As of . Source: help.monarch.com
Origin: Yes. AI bot with a team member on request (app and web), scheduled phone call and email.
In their words: “Prefer to speak to someone directly? Schedule a call with our Support team at a time that works for you.”
As of . Source: support.useorigin.com
PocketGuard: Yes. Email, AI chat and priority human support (paid plan).
In their words: “If you have any issues, questions, or suggestions, please feel free to contact us at support@pocketguard.com.”
As of . Source: pocketguard.com
Simplifi: Yes. Live chat, phone and community.
In their words: “You can reach out to our support team via chat, phone, or the Quicken Simplifi Community, each with specific hours.”
Rocket Money: Yes. In-app chat and email.
In their words: “However, as we are an app-based service, all our support is currently provided digitally.”
As of . Source: help.rocketmoney.com
YNAB: Yes. Chatbot with human handoff and email.
In their words: “please tell the chatbot you need a human or send us an email to ensure that your message gets to our Support team!”
As of . Source: support.ynab.com
Fifecta: Yes. Contact form.
In their words: “Questions about these terms? Use our contact form.”
As of . Source: pricelesstay.com
Actual Budget: Yes. Community Discord (#support channel) and GitHub issues.
In their words: “For questions about installing or using Actual, join our Discord and make a new post in the #support channel”
As of . Source: actualbudget.org
Finances in ChatGPT: Yes. Chat (OpenAI Help Center).
In their words: “Need more help? Contact us for product questions, account support and general troubleshooting.”
As of . Source: help.openai.com
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.
FAQ
What are the closest alternatives to Goodbudget?
The closest alternatives to Goodbudget are Albert, Cleo and Copilot Money, because Albert, Cleo and Copilot Money are also budgeting apps. This list is ordered by how close each app's category is to Goodbudget's, not by how good it is.
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 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.
What is Goodbudget's app store rating?
Goodbudget has 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store from 13,528 ratings. That's a snapshot from the store listing on Nov 3, 2026, not our score.
Keep comparing
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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
- 89 facts, each linked and dated
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
Albert6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 12, 2026
- Price and feeshelp.albert.com/hc/en-us/articles/21583583733271-How-much-does-Albert-cost, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Free trialalbert.com, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Platformsalbert.com, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Bank syncingalbert.com/about/budgeting, as of Oct 29, 2026
- Featuresalbert.com/about/genius, as of Oct 29, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 12, 2026
Cleo5 sourced facts, last checked Nov 12, 2026
- Price and feesweb.meetcleo.com/faqs/en/articles/11864260-does-cleo-offer-annual-subscription-options, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsmeetcleo.com, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Bank syncingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- FeaturesApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 12, 2026
Copilot Money6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feescopilot.money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialcopilot.money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformscopilot.money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncinghelp.copilot.money/en/articles/5593601-adding-and-managing-connected-accounts, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featurescopilot.money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
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
Honeydue6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feessupport.honeydue.com/en/articles/3179714-how-does-honeydue-earn-money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialsupport.honeydue.com/en/articles/3179714-how-does-honeydue-earn-money, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformshoneydue.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncinghoneydue.com/how-it-works, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featureshoneydue.com/how-it-works, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Monarch Money6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesmonarch.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialmonarch.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsmonarch.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingmonarch.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresmonarch.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Origin6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 12, 2026
- Price and feessupport.useorigin.com/hc/en-us/articles/27538341764621-How-will-I-be-billed-for-the-annual-plan, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Free trialsupport.useorigin.com/hc/en-us/articles/27519866928013-Is-there-a-free-trial-for-both-monthly-and-yearly-membership-plans, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Platformsuseorigin.com, as of Nov 12, 2026
- Bank syncinguseorigin.com/couples, as of Oct 29, 2026
- Featuresuseorigin.com, as of Oct 29, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 12, 2026
PocketGuard6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feespocketguard.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialpocketguard.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformspocketguard.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingpocketguard.com, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featurespocketguard.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Quicken Simplifi6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesquicken.com/products/simplifi, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialsupport.simplifi.quicken.com/en/articles/3363727-quicken-simplifi-subscription-questions, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsquicken.com/products/simplifi, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingquicken.com/products/simplifi, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresquicken.com/products/simplifi, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
Rocket Money6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesrocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialhelp.rocketmoney.com/en/articles/2217739-how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsrocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingrocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresrocketmoney.com/learn/personal-finance/how-much-does-rocket-money-cost, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
YNAB6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesynab.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialynab.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsynab.com/our-app-lineup, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingynab.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresynab.com/pricing, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingApp Store listing, as of Nov 3, 2026
FifectaOur app6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feespricelesstay.com/fifecta, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialpricelesstay.com/fifecta, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformspricelesstay.com/fifecta, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingpricelesstay.com/fifecta, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featurespricelesstay.com/fifecta-ai, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingpricelesstay.com/fifecta, as of Nov 3, 2026
Actual Budget6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feesgithub.com/actualbudget/actual, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialgithub.com/actualbudget/actual, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformsactualbudget.org/download, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncingactualbudget.org, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featuresactualbudget.org/docs/tour/accounts, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratingactualbudget.org/docs/faq, as of Nov 3, 2026
Finances in ChatGPT6 sourced facts, last checked Nov 3, 2026
- Price and feeshelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Free trialhelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Platformshelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Bank syncinghelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
- Featureshelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
- App store ratinghelp.openai.com/en/articles/20001222-finances-in-chatgpt, as of Nov 3, 2026
Fifecta is our own app. Taylor Price, who runs Priceless Tay, owns Fifecta, so keep that in mind as you read this comparison.
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.
