After years of loyal use, Mint users were left heartbroken when the popular budgeting app announced its shutdown on March 23. With its easy navigation, plethora of features, and unbeatable price of $0, many wondered what could possibly fill the void left by Mint. While Credit Karma, owned by Mint’s parent company Intuit, was suggested as an alternative, it failed to match up to Mint’s offerings, providing only a snapshot of monthly spending and transactions.
In my quest to find the best replacement for Mint, I tested several budgeting apps to see which ones could measure up. Among the apps I tested were PocketGuard, Rocket Money, YNAB, Quicken Simplifi, and WallyGPT. Each app offered different price points, features, and budgeting approaches, with most allowing for easy migration of Mint data to facilitate the transition.
After weeks of testing, I found Rocket Money to be the best fit for former Mint users. With its clean interface, sliding pricing scale, and array of features including automated savings, account sharing, credit score viewing, and bill negotiation, Rocket Money stood out as a top contender. PocketGuard also proved to be a strong competitor, offering similar features to Rocket Money but lacking a free trial for its premium tier.
While YNAB’s zero-based budgeting method may appeal to some users, its restrictive nature and higher price point may not be suitable for everyone. Quicken Simplifi, on the other hand, offers a comprehensive view of finances beyond budgeting, with unique features like tags, watchlists, and projected balances.
Ultimately, Rocket Money emerged as my top choice for replacing Mint, offering a user-friendly experience, valuable insights, and a range of features at a reasonable price point. For former Mint users looking for a seamless transition to a new budgeting app, Rocket Money may just be the perfect fit.