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Mint vs Wise
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Mint service transitioned to Credit Karma platform; standalone Mint features migrated elsewhere; Wise exchange rate fees start at 0.31% plus corridor-specific transfer fees
- They diverge on capability: Mint covers Expense tracking, Wise covers International transfers.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Mint and Wise actually diverge.
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), platforms (Web, iOS, Android), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
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 Mint
- Expense tracking
- Budgets
- Bill tracking
- Credit score monitoring
- Financial insights
- Bank connections
- Bank-level encryption
- Verisign secured
Only in Wise
- International transfers
- Real exchange rates
- Multi-currency accounts
- Bill payments
- Bank accounts
- Cryptocurrency
- IOS support
Both cover
- Web support
- Android support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Mint
- Legacy free budget tracking for users with supported bank connectionsnot Wise
- Users transitioning to Credit Karma for continued money management featuresnot Wise
Wise
- Budget Managementnot Mint
- Expense Trackingnot Mint
- Investment Trackingnot Mint
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Mint
- Service transitioned to Credit Karma platform; standalone Mint features migrated elsewhere
- Bank connections supported for only 17,000 financial institutions; many regional or international banks not supported
Wise
- Exchange rate fees start at 0.31% plus corridor-specific transfer fees
- Transfer speed dependent on destination country banking infrastructure
- No published documentation of maximum transfer limits
- Multi-currency account features may have regional restrictions
Pricing, plan by plan
Mint
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Mint review.
Wise
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Wise review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mint if
- You need expense tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want budgets.
Choose Wise if
- You need international transfers.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want real exchange rates.
Questions people ask
- Is Mint or Wise better?
- Neither clearly leads. Mint starts at Free and Wise at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Mint or Wise?
- Mint starts at Free and Wise at Free.
- Does Mint or Wise run on more platforms?
- Mint runs on Web, iOS, Android. Wise runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Mint for free?
- Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
- What is Mint best used for?
- Mint is most often used for legacy free budget tracking for users with supported bank connections, users transitioning to credit karma for continued money management features. Of those, legacy free budget tracking for users with supported bank connections and users transitioning to credit karma for continued money management features are not what Wise is typically brought in for.
- What can Mint do that Wise cannot?
- Mint covers Expense tracking, Budgets, Bill tracking, Credit score monitoring. Wise covers International transfers, Real exchange rates, Multi-currency accounts, Bill payments. Both handle Web support, Android support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Wise: What are Wise's transfer fees and exchange rates?
Wise uses mid-market exchange rates without hidden markups and charges a flat fee starting from 0.31% plus a currency transfer fee depending on the corridor. Volume discounts are available for larger transfers.
SourceWise: How long do international transfers take with Wise?
Transfers can arrive same-day within seconds according to Wise marketing materials, though actual timing depends on the destination country and banking infrastructure.
SourceWise: Is there a cost for a Wise account or monthly subscription?
Opening a Wise account is free with no monthly subscription. You only pay fees when you send money or convert currency.
SourceWise: Can I send money between Wise users for free?
Sending or receiving the same currency between Wise contacts is free. Converting to a different currency costs less than standard rates but is not free.
SourceWise: What security features does Wise offer?
Wise includes two-factor authentication for account protection, holds funds with established financial institutions, maintains 24/7 customer support, and has dedicated fraud and security teams.
SourceWise: How much money can I transfer with Wise?
Wise does not publicly specify transfer limits on the main site. Limits may vary by country, sender verification level, and corridor.
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