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All-in-one wealth management platform
As of 30 August 2026, Monarch Money starts at $99/year. Monarch Money is a comprehensive wealth management platform combining budgeting, investment tracking, and financial planning for a complete view of your finance. Softwr lists it under Personal Finance. Monarch Money is made by Monarch Money Inc., launched in 2022, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
Monarch Money is a comprehensive wealth management platform combining budgeting, investment tracking, and financial planning for a complete view of your finances.
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Pricing
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Core Plan
$99 /yr
Plus
On request
Capabilities
Budget management
Investment tracking
Tax planning
Financial insights
Bank accounts
Integration with Bank accounts
Investment accounts
Integration with Investment accounts
Cryptocurrency
Integration with Cryptocurrency
Web support
Available on Web
IOS support
Available on iOS
Android support
Available on Android
Answered, with sources
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Monarch Money Core plan costs 99 USD/year, referenced in customer testimonials and promo code terms. Additional Plus tier exists but specific pricing is not disclosed on the main page.
SourceYes, Monarch Money offers a 7-day free trial for new users with no credit card required.
SourceMonarch Money offers 30% off the first year with promo code WELCOME for new members on annual Core plan subscriptions. Cannot be combined with other offers.
SourceBehind it
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Hosted budgeting app with bank sync, crypto and multi-currency tracking, pay-what-you-want annual pricing
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