EveryDollar vs MyBudgetCoach

Which budgeting app is right for you?

What we like about EveryDollar...

EveryDollar is a great zero based budget app. This popular tool from Ramsey Solutions encourages users to give "every dollar" a job. They have a web experience as well as iOS and Android apps. In a world full of budgeting apps EveryDollar stands out for its deep integration with the Ramsey ecosystem.

Where MyBudgetCoach can be a better choice...

Not everyone is a fan of Dave Ramsey's teachings which are hardcoded into EveryDollar. These include limited functionality for credit cards and no bank sync for AMEX customers. MyBudgetCoach offers a variety of teaching styles. Users of MyBudgetCoach choose a coach that resonates with them and their money preferences.

How do they stack up?

EveryDollar

MyBudgetCoach

Zero Based Budgeting

Bank Sync*

Web Access

Mobile Access**

Multi-Month Budget View

Varied Methodologies

Built In Coaching Features

Yearly Price***

Free / $80

$99

*EveryDollar's free version doesn't include bank sync. EveryDollar doesn't sync AMEX. Bank sync on MyBudgetCoach uses SimpleFIN which costs $15/year.
**Mobile access on MyBudgetCoach is via a mobile website that can be saved to your home screen.
***EveryDollar has a free version that doesn't include bank sync.

Which app should you use?

Both EveryDollar and MyBudgetCoach offer excellent budgeting experiences. If you are a Ramsey fan and invested in the Ramsey ecosystem EveryDollar is a great choice. If you'd rather find a coach whose methodology more closely resonates with you choose MyBudgetCoach.