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The best YNAB alternatives

Zero-based budgeting: give every pound or dollar a job. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

Built from official pricing pages and app store listings, prices checked 2026-11-01. Not paid to be here.

At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
YNAB (the app you have)SubscriptioniPhone, Android, Web-
Monarch MoneyCore: $99.99/year or $14.99/month. Plus tier adds forecastingiPhone, Android, Webyou want a close match
AlbertFree downloadiPhone, Androidyou want a free plan to start
GoodbudgetFreeiPhone, Android, Webyou want a free plan to start
FleurFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
Copilot MoneySubscriptioniPhone, Mac, Webyou need it on Mac
EveryDollarFreeiPhone, Android, Webyou want a free plan to start
PocketGuardPremium $74.99/year, $12.99/month, or $149.99 lifetimeiPhone, Android, Webyou are just starting out
Quicken Simplifi$6.99/month billed annuallyiPhone, Android, Webyou are just starting out
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Monarch Money

Core: $99.99/year or $14.99/month. Plus tier adds forecasting
Monarch Money screenshot from the App Store

Personal finance app that tracks accounts, budgets, investments and net worth, with sharing for partners.

PaidiPhoneAndroidWeb
2

Albert

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
Albert screenshot from the App Store

Money app with budgeting, savings, identity monitoring and an AI money assistant.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
3

Goodbudget

Free; Plus about $5.99-$7.99/month or $49.99-$69.99/year
Goodbudget screenshot from the App Store

Envelope budgeting app for households, with budgets shared across devices.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
6

EveryDollar

Free; Premium $79.99/year or $17.99/month, 14-day free trial for new users
EveryDollar screenshot from the App Store

Ramsey's zero-based budgeting app; free manual budgets, Premium adds bank sync and coaching.

Pick it if you want a free plan to start and you are just starting out.

Free planiPhoneAndroidWeb
7

PocketGuard

Premium $74.99/year, $12.99/month, or $149.99 lifetime; 7-day free trial
PocketGuard screenshot from the App Store

Budget app that shows how much is safe to spend after bills, goals and necessities.

Pick it if you are just starting out.

PaidiPhoneAndroidWeb

We matched these apps to YNAB by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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