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Money Manager vs Tiller Money

Money Manager logo

Money Manager

Personal Finance

Personal and household finance tracker

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Tiller Money logo

Tiller Money

Personal Finance

Spreadsheet-based personal finance

From
$79/year
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Money Manager has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Money Manager databases created by version 1.4.x are not readable by current releases and produce the error MMEX database version 13 doesn't work with this MMEX version, requiring a manual conversion procedure; Tiller Money no native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps
  • They diverge on capability: Money Manager covers Expense tracking, Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Money Manager and Tiller Money actually diverge.

Attributes where Money Manager and Tiller Money differ
AttributeMoney ManagerTiller Money
Starting priceFree$79/year
Pricing modelopen-sourceUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Mac, Linux, IOS, AndroidWeb, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel
Founded20052015

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Personal Finance).

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 Money Manager

  • Expense tracking
  • Reporting
  • Multi-currency support
  • Import/Export
  • CSV
  • Windows support
  • Mac support
  • Linux support

Only in Tiller Money

  • Auto-populates financial data
  • Customizable spreadsheets
  • Financial templates
  • Bank accounts
  • Google Sheets
  • Excel
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Budget tracking

What people use each for

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

Money Manager

  • Free desktop personal finance tracking on Windows, macOS and Linuxnot Tiller Money
  • Running a portable personal accounts file from removable media on Windowsnot Tiller Money
  • Categorising spending and reporting on personal accounts without a subscriptionnot Tiller Money

Tiller Money

  • Budget Managementnot Money Manager
  • Expense Trackingnot Money Manager
  • Investment Trackingnot Money Manager

Where each one falls short

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

Money Manager

  • Databases created by version 1.4.x are not readable by current releases and produce the error MMEX database version 13 doesn't work with this MMEX version, requiring a manual conversion procedure
  • Linux is supported only through Flatpak builds for aarch64 and x86_64
  • The download page states no system requirements, deferring them to a separate compatibility page
  • There is no vendor support contract; the project is distributed as open source with no paid tier

Tiller Money

  • No native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps
  • Spreadsheet-based interface can be intimidating for non-technical users unfamiliar with formulas
  • Requires manual customization and setup of templates and formulas for advanced features
  • No built-in investment performance tracking or analysis at the depth some competitors offer
  • Customer support is email and community-based, not real-time chat or phone support

Pricing, plan by plan

Money Manager

Free
  • Open SourceFree
    • Expense tracking
    • Budget management
    • Reports

Tiller Money

$79/year
  • Annual Subscription$79/year
    • Unlimited transaction import
    • Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
    • AutoCat categorization

Which should you pick?

Choose Money Manager if

  • You need expense tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Mac, Linux, IOS, Android.
  • You also want reporting.
Money Manager review

Choose Tiller Money if

  • You need auto-populates financial data.
  • You work on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.
  • You also want customizable spreadsheets.
Tiller Money review

Questions people ask

Is Money Manager or Tiller Money better?
Neither clearly leads. Money Manager starts at Free and Tiller Money at $79/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Money Manager or Tiller Money?
Money Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Money Manager and $79/year for Tiller Money.
Does Money Manager or Tiller Money run on more platforms?
Money Manager runs on Windows, Mac, Linux, IOS, Android. Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.
Can I use Money Manager for free?
Yes. Money Manager has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tiller Money starts at $79/year.
What is Money Manager best used for?
Money Manager is most often used for free desktop personal finance tracking on windows, macos and linux, running a portable personal accounts file from removable media on windows, categorising spending and reporting on personal accounts without a subscription. Of those, free desktop personal finance tracking on windows, macos and linux and running a portable personal accounts file from removable media on windows are not what Tiller Money is typically brought in for.
What can Money Manager do that Tiller Money cannot?
Money Manager covers Expense tracking, Reporting, Multi-currency support, Import/Export. Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Financial templates, Bank accounts. Both handle Budget tracking.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Money Manager: How much does MoneyManager Ex cost?

MoneyManager Ex is completely free and open source software with no charges, subscriptions, or hidden fees of any kind.

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Tiller Money: How much does Tiller Money cost?

Tiller Money costs $79 per year with no free tier. A 30-day free trial is available. The annual subscription includes 5 connected spreadsheets and unlimited categories.

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Tiller Money: Does Tiller work with Google Sheets and Excel?

Yes. Tiller automatically feeds daily bank transactions and account balances to Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets you own. Your data remains yours permanently.

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Tiller Money: How many banks and financial institutions does Tiller connect to?

Tiller connects to 21,000+ US banks, credit card accounts, brokerages, and loan servicers via Yodlee and MX data providers. New banks are added weekly.

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Tiller Money: What is AutoCat in Tiller?

AutoCat is Tiller's 100% customizable automatic categorization feature that learns your spending patterns. You can set rules like 'file all grocery store transactions above $10 as groceries and below $10 as snacks.'

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Tiller Money: Does Tiller have a mobile app?

Tiller does not have a dedicated mobile app. Instead, it uses Google Sheets and Excel apps on mobile devices to access your spreadsheets. Mobile access is primarily for viewing, not transaction entry.

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