Software · head to head
Tiller Money vs E*TRADE
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Tiller Money no native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps; E*TRADE stock and ETF trades were $0 commission but options carried a $0.65 per-contract fee, broker-assisted trades added a $25 surcharge, and margin interest rates ranged from 12.70% to 13.20% depending on balance tier (Internet Archive capture, 3 January 2023)
- They diverge on capability: Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, E*TRADE covers Advanced trading tools.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tiller Money and E*TRADE actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tiller Money | E*TRADE |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/year | On request |
| Pricing model | Unknown | transaction |
| Platforms | Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 1956 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Tiller Money
- Auto-populates financial data
- Customizable spreadsheets
- Budget tracking
- Financial templates
- Google Sheets
- Excel
Only in E*TRADE
- Advanced trading tools
- Options and futures
- Research tools
- Mobile trading
- Wire transfers
- IOS support
- Android support
Both cover
- Bank accounts
- Web support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tiller Money
- Budget Management
- Expense Tracking
- Investment Tracking
E*TRADE
- Budget Management
- Expense Tracking
- Investment Tracking
Both are used for budget management, expense tracking, investment tracking, on those jobs the choice comes down to price and fit rather than capability.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
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
E*TRADE
- Stock and ETF trades were $0 commission but options carried a $0.65 per-contract fee, broker-assisted trades added a $25 surcharge, and margin interest rates ranged from 12.70% to 13.20% depending on balance tier (Internet Archive capture, 3 January 2023)
Pricing, plan by plan
Tiller Money
$79/year- Annual Subscription$79/year
- Unlimited transaction import
- Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
- AutoCat categorization
E*TRADE
On request- Stock & ETF TradingFree
- Commission-free trades
- Real-time quotes
- Advanced Trading$undefined/month
- All Stock & ETF features
- Options, futures
- Advanced tools
Which should you pick?
Choose Tiller Money if
- You need auto-populates financial data.
- You work on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.
- You also want customizable spreadsheets.
Choose E*TRADE if
- You need advanced trading tools.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want options and futures.
Questions people ask
- Is Tiller Money or E*TRADE better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tiller Money starts at $79/year and E*TRADE at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tiller Money or E*TRADE?
- Tiller Money starts at $79/year and E*TRADE at On request.
- Does Tiller Money or E*TRADE run on more platforms?
- Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel. E*TRADE runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- What is Tiller Money best used for?
- Tiller Money is most often used for budget management, expense tracking, investment tracking.
- What can Tiller Money do that E*TRADE cannot?
- Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Budget tracking, Financial templates. E*TRADE covers Advanced trading tools, Options and futures, Research tools, Mobile trading. Both handle Bank accounts, Web support.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
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.
SourceTiller 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.
SourceTiller 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.
SourceTiller 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.'
SourceTiller 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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