Software · head to head
Tiller Money vs EveryDollar
The short version
- Only EveryDollar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Tiller Money no native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps; EveryDollar the free version has no bank connection, so every transaction is entered by hand
- They diverge on capability: Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, EveryDollar covers Zero-based budgeting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tiller Money and EveryDollar actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tiller Money | EveryDollar |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/year | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2014 |
Identical on both: 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 EveryDollar
- Zero-based budgeting
- Transaction tracking
- Budget planning
- Financial insights
- 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 Managementnot EveryDollar
- Expense Trackingnot EveryDollar
- Investment Trackingnot EveryDollar
EveryDollar
- Zero based monthly budgeting using the Ramsey methodnot Tiller Money
- Tracking bills and sinking funds by categorynot Tiller Money
- Automatically importing bank transactions into a budget on Premiumnot Tiller Money
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
EveryDollar
- The free version has no bank connection, so every transaction is entered by hand
- CSV export of budget data is Premium only
- Spending reports and historical comparisons are Premium only
- Premium costs $17.99 per month billed monthly, and the $6.67 headline rate requires paying $79.99 for a year up front
- The free trial lasts 14 days and is limited to new users
Pricing, plan by plan
Tiller Money
$79/year- Annual Subscription$79/year
- Unlimited transaction import
- Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
- AutoCat categorization
EveryDollar
Free- FreeFree
- Manual budget entry
- Plus$14.99/month
- Bank sync
- Mobile app
- Transaction tracking
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 EveryDollar if
- You need zero-based budgeting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want transaction tracking.
Questions people ask
- Is Tiller Money or EveryDollar better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tiller Money starts at $79/year and EveryDollar at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tiller Money or EveryDollar?
- EveryDollar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/year for Tiller Money and Free for EveryDollar.
- Does Tiller Money or EveryDollar run on more platforms?
- Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel. EveryDollar runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use EveryDollar for free?
- Yes. EveryDollar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Tiller Money starts at $79/year.
- What is Tiller Money best used for?
- Tiller Money is most often used for budget management, expense tracking, investment tracking. Of those, budget management and expense tracking are not what EveryDollar is typically brought in for.
- What can Tiller Money do that EveryDollar cannot?
- Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Budget tracking, Financial templates. EveryDollar covers Zero-based budgeting, Transaction tracking, Budget planning, Financial insights. 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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