YNAB Reviews 

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.6

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Considering 429 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the mobile app for making daily money management intuitive and genuinely helping households achieve long-term financial security and peace of mind. Users truly love how flexible the budgeting categories are and appreciate the wealth of helpful educational videos available to guide them along the way. Some reviewers were not happy with persistent bank account syncing problems and the ongoing difficulties encountered when handling credit card payments within the software. Others also mentioned that the subscription pricing feels a bit high for what is offered, alongside a noticeably steep learning curve when starting out.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been using YNAB for over a year now and it's changed my life. There was definitely a learning curve and took a few months to 'get into' zero budget planning and using the App to check my account... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easy to use and very flexible. Tracks short- and long-term commitments, with a “ready to assign” category showing dollars left to spend elsewhere (reduce debt, add to retirement funds, have more fun,... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Worth The Homework! Don't get me wrong, the way YNAB is built requires some research and maintenance to make it work well. However, once you do it, it makes understanding your finances and setting... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend YNAB highly enough. This app and its methodology have completely changed my financial life. There is a learning curve, but the platform is really incredible. The educational c... See more

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About YNAB

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“YNAB isn’t just a tool for money management. It’s a tool for self-actualization. Who do you want to be, and how can the money you earn help you get there?” Adrienne So, Senior Associate Reviews Editor for WIRED

Our award-winning app is based on a simple but powerful practice that clarifies priorities and creates a new state of awareness around spending.

YNAB will teach you how to approach your money with intention—whether you're setting savings goals, creating a debt paydown plan, or reflecting on your spending habits—YNAB will support you every step of the way with a wealth of free resources including workshops, video courses, live help, and an enthusiastic community.

Since 2004, YNAB has taught millions of people that money doesn’t always have to feel like a problem—it’s actually full of promise and possibility! People find YNAB because they think they want to save more, spend less, or pay down debt—they stay because they’ve started achieving their life’s goals, stopped fighting with their partner, and have never slept better.

Your money is your life; spend it well with YNAB!

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Money can’t buy happiness… but the way you spend it can.
YNAB is more than an app—it’s a simple but life-changing practice that has inspired millions to spend, save, and live joyfully.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Financial confidence

Using ynab had helped me to feel more confident financially. There have bedn a few issues with bznk connections and ynab staff have bern very helpful and responsive.

July 4, 2026
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Reply from YNAB

I'm so glad YNAB has been so helpful for you, John, and that YNAB Support has been there for you when you needed it. 😊 We appreciate your review, and we'll be here to help if anything comes up in the future! -Blair@YNAB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YNAB is hands down the best budget…

YNAB is hands down the best budget software I've ever come across online. It takes a bit to learn if you are unfamiliar with zero-based budgeting but, once you have the hang of it, you will never want to use anything else!! Thank you YNAB for putting the effort in to make this a really, really great program!!

July 17, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Love the flexibility for my flexible income!

This is the first budgeting app I've used and I love how flexible the categories and amounts are! I have a flexible income and it's always been tough for me to figure out how to divvy up things ahead of time b/c I don't know what my income is actually going to be until after I've earned it. YNAB's flexibility makes it easy for me to shore up money in one category, but easily pull from it for unexpected expenses if I need to. This is my favorite part. I also love the cute "Heard It From Hannah" playlist on youtube and all the set-up videos designed to help people use it as effectively as possible. The one criticism I'd have is that it's a steep learning curve to start. But it's been well worth it for me!

July 5, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you YNAB!

Love the structure and understanding this app brings to my finances! Yes it's an investment, but a good one to make if you care for financial stability :)

July 3, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very reliable app

It's a bit complicated to get a grasp
but once it's running , it's a very reliable app
I can trust my money will be there for when I need, even if it's something I'm planning to buy 5 years ahead

June 28, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YNAB is an amazing app

YNAB is an amazing app. It allows my wife and me to plan how we use our money and enables us to reach our goals. I recommend it to anyone who wants to take control of their finances!

June 25, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve been using YNAB for about 1-1/2…

I’ve been using YNAB for about 1-1/2 years. I actually renewed a subscription so that’s says something.

Once you get the hang of it, it’s a miracle worker in helping you look at your money differently and thus handle it more efficiently. It is worth every penny and I’ve managed to save much, much more than the cost of the subscription.

The education that is available is also priceless. And it’s done well and with a sense of humor and with real life scenarios.

Most helpful app I have ever used, and the only one pretty much I feel is well worth keeping. Thank you, YNAB!

June 24, 2026
Rated 2 out of 5 stars

It's a BUDGET.

It's a BUDGET, quit trying to avoid what it is. Stop adding so many weird changes. Don't lay off large waves of staff. Stop alienating the customers you have by trying to appease everyone. You're on the way to tanking this company, there's even subreddits for alternatives because of all of the poor decisions you're making. Please, for the love of God, stop enshittifying your structure!

June 21, 2026
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Reply from YNAB

Thanks for taking the time to share your perspective. Every update is made with the goal of helping people spend with greater clarity and confidence. We know not every change will be everyone’s favorite, and feedback like yours is an important part of how we continue to improve. -Blair@YNAB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

YNAB has changed our family’s life

YNAB has changed our family’s life. Albeit, a big learning curve, knowing where our money is and what it’s allotted for has given us so much freedom. The app is seamless which makes it easy to track daily if I want to.

June 20, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We started using YNAB just over a year…

We started using YNAB just over a year ago by recommendation of great friends. We totally had to flip the way we thought of our paychecks, but seeing how we can set aside money little bits at a time and watching it grow makes paying things like annual bills stress-LESS rather than stress-FUL like they used to be. We also never imagined that we would buy a new house and were able to do so many things like travel etc without going into credit card debt. Thank you YNAB and our special friends for making money management so much easier!!!

June 19, 2026
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Reply from YNAB

Yay! Congrats on your new home! 🎉 That shift from stress-FUL to stress-LESS is such a game changer; I'm so glad YNAB has been helpful for you. 😊 We really appreciate you taking the time to post a review. Happy YNABing! -Erika@YNAB

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Indispensable service

I've been using YNAB for a year, and it's made my life so much easier, and even gotten my family through rough circumstances that would have only been made worse without the clarity and insight that YNAB provides into personal finances. I couldn't imagine going without it these days because the efficiency and transparency it has provided has made keeping everyone in the loop a breeze!

May 31, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good value for money for what can be a…

Good value for money for what can be a life-changing tool. There is always a little controversy when YNAB change things, but that just speaks for what an key tool it is in budgeting and personal finance.

June 15, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Transformed my money relationship

It really transformed my relationship with money. I am now way more confident in my spending and saving. It has retired my brain to think about where my money is going and I am no longer making impulsive decisions.

June 12, 2026

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