The budgeting app for couples
manage money together, privately
Track joint and individual accounts in one place. Set savings goals, monitor debt payoff, and get a complete picture of your household finances. Total privacy and no ads. Starting at $19.99/year.
Budget together without compromising on privacy or price
All your accounts, one view
See joint checking, individual savings, credit cards, loans, and investments together. Net worth tracking shows your combined financial picture at a glance.
Budget your way as a couple
Use zero-based budgeting to assign every dollar together, or set category limits. Track shared expenses, savings goals, and debt payoff as a team. Your budget grows with your relationship.
See your future together
The Projected Register Balance shows what your joint accounts will look like on any future date. Plan for vacations, home purchases, or building your emergency fund, with real numbers.
Spend less time categorizing
CountAbout learns how you categorize and remembers it. Three layers of auto-categorization mean less time sorting transactions and more time enjoying life together.
$54.99/year for everything
Monarch Money charges $99.99/year. YNAB charges $109. CountAbout gives you full budgeting with automatic bank sync for $54.99, saving your household real money every year.
Plan your path to FIRE
Pursuing Financial Independence, Retire Early? The FIRE planning widget models how your combined savings rate and investment returns translate into a target date for financial freedom.
Budgeting as a couple with CountAbout
Can both partners access the same CountAbout account?
Yes. Many couples share a single CountAbout login to manage their finances together. You can track joint and individual accounts, set shared budgets and savings goals, and see your complete household financial picture in one place.
Can we track both joint and individual accounts?
Absolutely. Add as many accounts as you need: joint checking, individual savings, credit cards, loans, and investments. CountAbout shows your combined net worth while letting you see each account individually.
How does CountAbout compare to Monarch Money for couples?
Monarch Money is often recommended for couples, but CountAbout offers comparable features at nearly half the price ($54.99 vs $99.99/year). CountAbout adds Projected Register Balance, Quicken/Simplifi import, Schedule C & E tracking, and FIRE planning. Features Monarch doesn’t have.
Is our financial data private?
Yes. CountAbout is an independent, subscription-supported company. We don’t sell data, show ads, or track behavior. Your financial information is encrypted and never shared with third parties.
What budgeting method works best for couples?
Many couples start with category-based budgeting (setting spending limits) and graduate to zero-based budgeting (assigning every dollar) as they get more aligned on financial goals. CountAbout supports both approaches. Switch anytime without losing your data.
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