1. Determine how much you’re willing to pay. Some apps are completely free, while others require you to sign up for a paid plan. Some of the apps may also offer a free basic plan and a paid subscription that unlocks additional features, such as automatic bank syncing. It may be worth seeing if an app has a free trial that allows you to try the service to see if it’s worth spending money on.
2. Figure out which features you want included. Determine which features are must-haves and which ones you can do without. For example, do you want an app that lets you share access with different people? What about an app that allows you to automatically sync your financial accounts so you can make budgeting less time consuming? You may even want to consider what non-budgeting features, such as identity theft protection, would be helpful to have.
3. Look at how easy it is to use. A budget app should be relatively straightforward to use, with a user-friendly interface that lets you create budgets and set goals. An app that provides guides or tutorials can also assist you in navigating the app more effectively and help you develop budgeting skills.
4. Find out how secure your data will be. Look to see what measures budget apps take to protect your personal information from hackers. This can include encrypting your data and adding security features, such as multi-factor authentication or Touch ID.
WalletHub’s editors compared 17 options, ranging from free apps to more expensive services, to find the best alternatives to Mint. We focused on the following factors:
We also considered app ratings from Google Play and the App Store, along with WalletHub user reviews for each company.
2. Figure out which features you want included. Determine which features are must-haves and which ones you can do without. For example, do you want an app that lets you share access with different people? What about an app that allows you to automatically sync your financial accounts so you can make budgeting less time consuming? You may even want to consider what non-budgeting features, such as identity theft protection, would be helpful to have.
3. Look at how easy it is to use. A budget app should be relatively straightforward to use, with a user-friendly interface that lets you create budgets and set goals. An app that provides guides or tutorials can also assist you in navigating the app more effectively and help you develop budgeting skills.
4. Find out how secure your data will be. Look to see what measures budget apps take to protect your personal information from hackers. This can include encrypting your data and adding security features, such as multi-factor authentication or Touch ID.
Methodology
WalletHub’s editors compared 17 options, ranging from free apps to more expensive services, to find the best alternatives to Mint. We focused on the following factors:
- Cost
- Free plan availability
- Ability to sync financial accounts to the app for easy tracking
- Ease of viewing progress toward financial goals
- The number of budgeting features included in the free account
- Special perks for former Mint users
We also considered app ratings from Google Play and the App Store, along with WalletHub user reviews for each company.
