Software · head to head
Tiller Money vs Expense Manager
The short version
- Only Expense Manager 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; Expense Manager the Internet Archive's capture from 23 January 2022 shows expensemanagerapp.com already redirecting to a Dan.com 'domain name is for sale' listing rather than a product page, confirming the app's original domain has been abandoned and offered for resale.
- They diverge on capability: Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Expense Manager covers Expense tracking.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tiller Money and Expense Manager actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tiller Money | Expense Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/year | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel | IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2011 |
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
- Bank accounts
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Web support
Only in Expense Manager
- Expense tracking
- Shared expenses
- Bill splitting
- Budgeting
- Cloud backup
- IOS support
- Android 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
Expense Manager
- 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
Expense Manager
- The Internet Archive's capture from 23 January 2022 shows expensemanagerapp.com already redirecting to a Dan.com 'domain name is for sale' listing rather than a product page, confirming the app's original domain has been abandoned and offered for resale.
Pricing, plan by plan
Tiller Money
$79/year- Annual Subscription$79/year
- Unlimited transaction import
- Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
- AutoCat categorization
Expense Manager
Free- FreeFree
- Expense tracking
- Shared expenses
- Pro$2.99/month
- Budget tracking
- Analytics
- CSV export
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 Expense Manager if
- You need expense tracking.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on IOS, Android.
- You also want shared expenses.
Questions people ask
- Is Tiller Money or Expense Manager better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tiller Money starts at $79/year and Expense Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tiller Money or Expense Manager?
- Expense Manager has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/year for Tiller Money and Free for Expense Manager.
- Does Tiller Money or Expense Manager run on more platforms?
- Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel. Expense Manager runs on IOS, Android.
- Can I use Expense Manager for free?
- Yes. Expense Manager 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.
- What can Tiller Money do that Expense Manager cannot?
- Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Budget tracking, Financial templates. Expense Manager covers Expense tracking, Shared expenses, Bill splitting, Budgeting.
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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