Wealthy PotYNAB vs Mint (2026)
Mint was discontinued in 2024. YNAB is a paid, hands-on upgrade rather than a like-for-like replacement — it asks more of you but does far more than Mint did. If you want Mint's passive tracking instead, look at Rocket Money or Simplifi; if losing Mint pushed you to budget seriously, YNAB.
By Wealthy Pot · Last updated June 2026
| Feature | YNAB | Mint |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $14.99/mo · $109/yr (34-day trial; free year for students) | Discontinued — shut down by Intuit in 2024 |
| Platforms | iOS, Android, Web | — |
| Method | Zero-based envelope | Aggregation |
| Bank sync | Yes | No |
| App Store | 4.8★ (60k) | — |
| Google Play | 4.5★ (25k) | — |
| Best for | People who want hands-on, give-every-dollar-a-job budgeting and will stick with it | Was the most popular free budgeting app before it closed |
Where YNAB wins
- Proven zero-based method — every dollar gets a job
- Excellent education, live workshops, and an active community
- Family share included; fast bank sync via Plaid
Where Mint wins
- Free, automatic spending overview that defined the category
Which should you choose?
Mint was discontinued in 2024. YNAB is a paid, hands-on upgrade rather than a like-for-like replacement — it asks more of you but does far more than Mint did. If you want Mint's passive tracking instead, look at Rocket Money or Simplifi; if losing Mint pushed you to budget seriously, YNAB.
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