The YNAB homepage
Score8.5
Rank#14 of 181
From$9.08/mo
Free planNo
Free trialYes
Runs onAndroid, API, iOS, Web

Summary

YNAB is a paid budgeting service for web, Android, and iOS, with an API. It offers budgeting tools, bill and net-worth tracking, savings targets, reports, and an integrated loan calculator. Users can link supported bank accounts to import transactions automatically, or use file-based import in regions outside direct-import coverage. Direct import supports select banks in the US, Canada, UK, and EU. Balances, goals, priorities, and transactions sync across devices in real time. Users can choose a currency for a spending plan, but cannot combine multiple currencies in one plan. YNAB’s trial lasts 34 days; direct sign-up requires no credit card, and users are not charged unless they subscribe after the trial. The annual plan is $109 USD paid annually, or $9.08 per month before applicable tax. Monthly billing is $14.99 USD per month before applicable tax. College students with proof of enrollment may receive a 365-day trial, and one subscription can be shared with up to six people.

Who it is for

YNAB suits people who want a structured spending plan, savings targets, reports, or help planning debt payments. It may also work for households sharing one subscription, with up to six people supported.

What is good

  • 34-day trial with no card required for direct sign-up
  • Spending and net-worth reports include graphs and charts
  • One subscription can be shared with up to six people
  • College students may receive a 365-day trial
  • Offers automatic transaction import at supported banks

What to know first

  • No free plan
  • Currencies cannot be combined in one spending plan
  • Direct import covers select banks in four regions
  • API support may take up to a week

Verdict

YNAB pairs budgeting and debt-planning tools with mobile and web access and cross-device syncing. Check bank-import availability and currency limits, and choose between annual and monthly billing.

YNAB plans and pricing

All plans
Annual Plan $9.08/mo billed annually $109 USD paid annually ynab.com · 19 Sept 2026
Annual Plan $109/yr billed annually $109 USD paid annually ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Monthly Plan $14.99/mo billed monthly ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Monthly Plan $14.99/mo $14.99 USD*/month share with up to five favorites · plus tax where applicable ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Annual Plan $109/yr $109 USD* paid annually share with up to five favorites · plus tax where applicable ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
College Program Free ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026

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Facts

Budgeting tools
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Bill tracking
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Net-worth tracking
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Account sync
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Report export
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Mobile apps
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Annual Price
$109 USD paid annually, or $9.08 per month before applicable tax.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Monthly Price
$14.99 USD per month before applicable tax.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Trial Length
The free trial lasts 34 days.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Trial Card Requirement
No credit card is required when signing up directly through YNAB.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Trial Charging
Users are not charged unless they subscribe after the trial.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
College Trial
College students can receive a free 365-day trial with proof of enrollment.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Subscription Sharing
One subscription can be shared with up to six people.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Supported Banks
Direct import supports select US, Canadian, UK, and EU banks.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
File Import
File-Based Import is available for regions outside the supported direct-import areas.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Currency Support
Users can select a currency, but cannot combine multiple currencies in one spending plan.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Data Policy
YNAB says it does not sell user data and makes money from subscriptions.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Account Security
YNAB operates as an agent of Plaid, whose account information services are FCA regulated.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Device Sync
Account balances, priorities, goals, and transactions sync across devices in real time.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Debt Management
Debt management features include an integrated loan calculator.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Goal Tracking
YNAB provides target-setting features and progress tracking for savings goals.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Mobile App
The service includes an app that users can download.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Support Channels
The site provides a Help Center and Contact Support links.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Company Founder
The founder named on the site is Jesse Mecham.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Company Book
YNAB has a New York Times Bestselling book.ynab.com · 27 Sept 2026
Budgeting method
YNAB teaches users to give every dollar a job and ask what their money is for.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Bank import
Users can securely link accounts and import transactions automatically.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Debt planning
The loan planner calculates how much interest and time users can save with extra payments.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Reports
Spending and net-worth reports provide graphs and charts about spending and wealth.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Ad policy
YNAB says the app is always ad-free and contains no third-party products.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Security
YNAB uses encryption in transit and at rest, restricted monitored access, code scanning, and infrastructure testing.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Bank credentials
Bank connections are read-only, use Plaid or MX, and YNAB says it never stores users’ bank credentials.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Data sales
YNAB says it does not sell financial data or anything users enter in the app.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Integrations
YNAB provides a REST JSON API over HTTPS, and its Zapier integration connects YNAB with more than 1,500 apps.support.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
API support limit
YNAB says API support is limited, may take up to a week to respond, and does not include detailed coding assistance.support.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Desktop availability
The web app runs in a browser and YNAB says there is no downloadable laptop or desktop version.support.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Bank coverage limit
Direct import supports select US, Canadian, UK, and EU banks, while other regions can use file-based import.ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026

Company

Founded
2004ynab.com · 28 Sept 2026
Headquarters
Lehi, Utah, USAynab.com · 28 Sept 2026

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