Software · head to head
Tiller Money vs Goodbudget
The short version
- Only Goodbudget 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; Goodbudget free plan is capped at 10 regular envelopes, 10 more envelopes, 1 account, 2 devices and 1 year of history
- They diverge on capability: Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Goodbudget covers Envelope budgeting.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tiller Money and Goodbudget actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tiller Money | Goodbudget |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/year | Free |
| Pricing model | Unknown | freemium |
| Free tier | No | Yes |
| Platforms | Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel | Web, IOS, Android |
| Founded | 2015 | 2012 |
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 Goodbudget
- Envelope budgeting
- Shared budgets
- Receipt scanning
- Expense tracking
- 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 Goodbudget
- Expense Trackingnot Goodbudget
- Investment Trackingnot Goodbudget
Goodbudget
- Envelope method budgetingnot Tiller Money
- Sharing a household budget across a couple's devicesnot Tiller Money
- Tracking debt payoff alongside envelopesnot 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
Goodbudget
- Free plan is capped at 10 regular envelopes, 10 more envelopes, 1 account, 2 devices and 1 year of history
- Automatic bank sync is Premium only and works with US banks only
- Premium is limited to 5 devices and 7 years of history
- Free plan gets community support only; email support requires Premium
- Premium costs $10 per month or $80 per year
Pricing, plan by plan
Tiller Money
$79/year- Annual Subscription$79/year
- Unlimited transaction import
- Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
- AutoCat categorization
Goodbudget
Free- FreeFree
- 10 envelopes
- Basic tracking
- Plus$5.99/month
- Unlimited envelopes
- Advanced reports
- Receipt capture
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 Goodbudget if
- You need envelope budgeting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want shared budgets.
Questions people ask
- Is Tiller Money or Goodbudget better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tiller Money starts at $79/year and Goodbudget at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tiller Money or Goodbudget?
- Goodbudget has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $79/year for Tiller Money and Free for Goodbudget.
- Does Tiller Money or Goodbudget run on more platforms?
- Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel. Goodbudget runs on Web, IOS, Android.
- Can I use Goodbudget for free?
- Yes. Goodbudget 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 Goodbudget is typically brought in for.
- What can Tiller Money do that Goodbudget cannot?
- Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Budget tracking, Financial templates. Goodbudget covers Envelope budgeting, Shared budgets, Receipt scanning, Expense tracking. 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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