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Goodbudget Pricing 2026: Free vs Premium

A source-checked comparison of Goodbudget Free and Premium, including envelope, account, device, history and US bank-sync limits.

May 5, 2026
Updated

In short

Goodbudget Free costs $0 and includes 10 regular envelopes, 10 more envelopes, 1 account, 2 devices and 1 year of history. Premium costs $10/month or $80/year and adds US bank sync, unlimited envelopes and accounts, 5 devices and 7 years of history.

What this page does

This is an independent desk comparison based on Goodbudget public plan information, checked August 12, 2026. It is not a controlled hands-on test. We do not earn a commission from Goodbudget. Plan & Multiply is our product, so references to it are disclosed publisher comparisons.

Goodbudget Free: current limits

Goodbudget Free is a permanent $0 plan. The official plan page lists 10 regular envelopes and 10 more envelopes. That is 20 slots across the two envelope types, not a 10-envelope total cap.

  • 10 regular envelopes plus 10 more envelopes.
  • 1 account and 2 devices.
  • 1 year of transaction history.
  • Debt tracking and community support.
  • Manual transaction workflow; automatic US bank sync is not listed on Free.

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Goodbudget Premium: price and additions

Goodbudget lists Premium at $10 per month or $80 annually. Paying monthly for 12 months totals $120, so the annual option costs $40 less. Prices can change and taxes or regional terms may apply.

  • Automatic bank sync for US banks.
  • Unlimited regular and more envelopes.
  • Unlimited accounts and up to 5 devices.
  • 7 years of history, debt tracking and email support.

Which plan fits?

Free is a credible choice for a simple manual budget with one account and no more than two devices. Premium solves specific constraints: US bank sync, additional accounts, more devices, unlimited envelopes and longer history. Upgrade because one of those limits matters, not because of an inaccurate claim that Free stops at 10 envelopes.

Alternatives by workflow

  • YNAB: structured zero-based planning, targets, imports and subscription sharing; no permanent free tier.
  • Actual Budget: open-source envelope budgeting for users comfortable with hosting and configuration.
  • Plan & Multiply: manual 3F envelopes without bank connection. Free includes 3 flexible envelopes and 2 savings goals; Premium raises limits and adds sharing.

Decision checklist

  1. Count your regular and irregular envelopes separately.
  2. Count the accounts and devices that need access.
  3. Decide whether manual entry is acceptable or US bank sync is essential.
  4. Choose how much transaction history you actually need.
  5. Verify the current plan page immediately before paying.

Official source

Checked August 12, 2026: Goodbudget plans, prices and limits. Product terms can change.

!Key takeaways

  • Free includes 10 regular envelopes plus 10 more envelopes, not 10 total.
  • Free also includes 1 account, 2 devices, 1 year of history and debt tracking.
  • Premium costs $10/month or $80/year according to Goodbudget current signup page.
  • Premium adds automatic bank sync for US banks, unlimited envelopes and accounts, 5 devices and 7 years of history.
  • The annual Premium plan costs $40 less than 12 monthly payments.
  • Choose based on accounts, devices, history and sync needs rather than an assumed envelope ceiling.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Goodbudget cost in 2026?

Goodbudget Free costs $0. Premium is listed at $10 per month or $80 annually. The annual option costs $40 less than paying monthly for 12 months.

How many envelopes are included in Goodbudget Free?

Goodbudget lists 10 regular envelopes plus 10 more envelopes on Free, for 20 envelope slots across those two types. Free also includes 1 account, 2 devices and 1 year of history.

Does Goodbudget connect to bank accounts?

Automatic bank sync is listed as a Premium feature for US banks. Free users use the manual workflow.

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