Monarch Money vs Mint (2026)
Mint shut down in 2024, and Monarch became the default upgrade for many ex-Mint users who wanted a polished all-in-one dashboard. It is paid, but it is more capable than Mint ever was, especially for couples.
By Wealthy Pot ยท Last updated June 2026
| Feature | Monarch Money | Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | No free tier; $14.99/mo ยท $99.99/yr (Plus $199/yr) | Discontinued โ shut down by Intuit in 2024 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | โ |
| Method | Flexible / aggregation | Aggregation |
| Bank sync | Yes | No |
| App Store | 4.9โ (95k) | โ |
| Google Play | 4.7โ (22k) | โ |
| Best for | Couples/households wanting budgeting + net worth + investments in one dashboard | Was the most popular free budgeting app before it closed |
Where Monarch Money wins
- Top-rated app with budgeting + net worth + investments in one place
- Unlimited household members at no extra cost
- Strong shared dashboards with privacy controls
Where Mint wins
- Free, automatic spending overview that defined the category
Which should you choose?
Mint shut down in 2024, and Monarch became the default upgrade for many ex-Mint users who wanted a polished all-in-one dashboard. It is paid, but it is more capable than Mint ever was, especially for couples.
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Ratings are summarized from public App Store / Google Play listings (as of June 2026); we don't reprint user reviews. Pricing and features change often and are re-checked monthly. Some outbound links may be affiliate links โ that never affects our comparisons.