The free Goodbudget alternative
Budget by OpenApps is a free Goodbudget alternative: Free. No subscription, no trial. Goodbudget's free plan: 10 regular and 10 extra envelopes, 1 account and 2 devices.
What each one costs
| App | Free plan | Paid plans |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | Free. No subscription, no trial. | None |
| Goodbudget | 10 regular and 10 extra envelopes, 1 account and 2 devices. | The free plan allows 10 regular and 10 extra envelopes, 1 account and 2 devices. Premium is $10 a month or $80 a year (2026). |
The free plan's envelope and account limits arrive quickly.
Switching from Goodbudget
Recreate your envelopes as categories in Budget; there is no limit on categories or accounts.
Questions
Is there a free alternative to Goodbudget?
Yes. Budget by OpenApps does what Goodbudget does for envelope budgeting, for free, with no sign-up.
Does Goodbudget have a free plan?
10 regular and 10 extra envelopes, 1 account and 2 devices. That is from Goodbudget's own site, checked October 19, 2026.
What does Goodbudget cost?
The free plan allows 10 regular and 10 extra envelopes, 1 account and 2 devices. Premium is $10 a month or $80 a year (2026).
How do I switch from Goodbudget?
Recreate your envelopes as categories in Budget; there is no limit on categories or accounts.
Can an AI assistant use Budget instead of Goodbudget?
Yes. Budget has a public API that needs no key, so an assistant can do the job for you.
Goodbudget is a trademark of its owner. OpenApps is not affiliated with it. Goodbudget's paid prices above are approximate and change often; check its site for current pricing.