Goodbudget vs Banktivity

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.

What people use each for

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

Where each one falls short

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

Pricing, plan by plan

Which should you pick?

Questions people ask

Is Goodbudget or Banktivity better?

Neither clearly leads. Goodbudget starts at Free and Banktivity at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Goodbudget or Banktivity?

Goodbudget has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Goodbudget and On request for Banktivity.

Does Goodbudget or Banktivity run on more platforms?

Goodbudget runs on Web, IOS, Android. Banktivity runs on Mac, IOS.

Can I use Goodbudget for free?

Yes. Goodbudget has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Banktivity starts at On request.

What is Goodbudget best used for?

Goodbudget is most often used for envelope method budgeting, sharing a household budget across a couple's devices, tracking debt payoff alongside envelopes. Of those, envelope method budgeting and sharing a household budget across a couple's devices are not what Banktivity is typically brought in for.

What can Goodbudget do that Banktivity cannot?

Goodbudget covers Envelope budgeting, Shared budgets, Receipt scanning, Expense tracking. Banktivity covers Account tracking, Bill management, Investment tracking, Budget forecasting. Both handle Bank accounts, IOS support.