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Banktivity vs Divvy

Banktivity logo

Banktivity

Personal Finance

Personal finance for Mac and iOS

From
On request
Rated
-
Divvy logo

Divvy

Accounting

Free expense management and corporate cards

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Divvy has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Banktivity runs on macOS, iPhone and iPad only, with no Windows, Android or web version; Divvy divvy is now sold as BILL Spend & Expense and getdivvy.com redirects to bill.com
  • They diverge on capability: Banktivity covers Account tracking, Divvy covers Corporate cards.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Banktivity and Divvy actually diverge.

Attributes where Banktivity and Divvy differ
AttributeBanktivityDivvy
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsMac, IOSWeb, Ios, Android
CategoryPersonal FinanceAccounting
Founded20072016

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Banktivity

  • Account tracking
  • Bill management
  • Investment tracking
  • Budget forecasting
  • Bank accounts
  • Investment accounts
  • Mac support
  • IOS support

Only in Divvy

  • Corporate cards
  • Budget management
  • Expense tracking
  • Real-time visibility
  • Accounting sync
  • QuickBooks
  • NetSuite
  • Oracle

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Banktivity

  • Personal budgeting and money management on a Macnot Divvy
  • Investment and net worth trackingnot Divvy
  • Retirement planning projectionsnot Divvy
  • Connecting to over 14,000 financial institutionsnot Divvy

Divvy

  • Issuing corporate cards with pre-set budgets to employeesnot Banktivity
  • Automating expense reports and receipt capturenot Banktivity
  • Syncing card spend into accounting softwarenot Banktivity

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Banktivity

  • Runs on macOS, iPhone and iPad only, with no Windows, Android or web version
  • Pricing is not shown on the product page and sits behind a separate plans page

Divvy

  • Divvy is now sold as BILL Spend & Expense and getdivvy.com redirects to bill.com
  • No standalone pricing is published for the spend and expense product; the site routes to a trial signup and sales contact
  • Signup is gated behind selecting a business type and accounting software rather than being open self-serve

Pricing, plan by plan

Banktivity

On request
  • Monthly$4.99/month
    • Full feature access
    • Cloud sync
  • Annual$39.99/month
    • All monthly features
    • Discounted rate

Divvy

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Unlimited cards
    • Expense management
    • Budget controls

Which should you pick?

Choose Banktivity if

  • You need account tracking.
  • You work on Mac, IOS.
  • You also want bill management.

Choose Divvy if

  • You need corporate cards.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want budget management.

Questions people ask

Is Banktivity or Divvy better?
Neither clearly leads. Banktivity starts at On request and Divvy at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Banktivity or Divvy?
Divvy has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Banktivity and Free for Divvy.
Does Banktivity or Divvy run on more platforms?
Banktivity runs on Mac, IOS. Divvy runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Divvy for free?
Yes. Divvy has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Banktivity starts at On request.
What is Banktivity best used for?
Banktivity is most often used for personal budgeting and money management on a mac, investment and net worth tracking, retirement planning projections, connecting to over 14,000 financial institutions. Of those, personal budgeting and money management on a mac and investment and net worth tracking are not what Divvy is typically brought in for.
What can Banktivity do that Divvy cannot?
Banktivity covers Account tracking, Bill management, Investment tracking, Budget forecasting. Divvy covers Corporate cards, Budget management, Expense tracking, Real-time visibility.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Banktivity: Does Banktivity offer a free trial?

Yes. Banktivity offers a 30-day free trial at any subscription level with no credit card required. This allows you to test the platform before committing.

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Divvy: What is the cheapest way to get started with spend and expense management?

BILL's Spend & Expense plan has a free tier with no per-user subscription fee, including corporate cards, budget management, and AI receipt capture. You only pay transaction fees for ACH ($0.59), checks ($1.99), or instant payments (1%).

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Banktivity: What devices does Banktivity support?

Banktivity is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad with cross-device sync. Data is encrypted end-to-end across all devices.

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Divvy: What transaction costs apply when paying vendors?

ACH payments cost $0.59 per transaction, checks cost $1.99, virtual cards are free, and same-day ACH costs $11.99. International wire transfers cost $19.99. Card payments are 2.9%.

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Banktivity: How many banks does Banktivity connect to?

Banktivity connects to 14,000+ banks, allowing direct connections to most major financial institutions.

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Divvy: Does the free spend and expense tier include business credit lines?

The free Spend & Expense plan includes access to business credit lines ranging from $1,000 to $5 million, but credit lines are not guaranteed and eligibility is determined upon application approval.

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Banktivity: What financial planning tools does Banktivity include?

Banktivity includes budgeting, financial reporting, investment portfolio tracking, retirement planning tools, and net worth tracking across all your accounts.

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Divvy: What is the pricing for accounts payable if I need more than the free tier?

AP plans range from $49/user/month (Essentials) to $89/user/month (Corporate, most popular), with Enterprise at custom pricing. Higher tiers add accounting software integrations, procurement features, and approval controls.

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