YNAB

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# YNAB

Budgeting app built around assigning every dollar a job, planning true expenses, and adjusting regularly.

## Category
Finance & accounting

## Best for
People who want an active budgeting method and are willing to review spending regularly.

## Not for
People who only want passive net-worth tracking or a simple bank transaction viewer.

## Supported intents
- Manage my budget: Budgeting app built around assigning every dollar a job, planning true expenses, and adjusting regularly. First step: Add accounts, assign current dollars to categories, and budget for the next bill before future income.
- Save more money: Budgeting app built around assigning every dollar a job, planning true expenses, and adjusting regularly. First step: Add accounts, assign current dollars to categories, and budget for the next bill before future income.

## Leaderboard record
- [2nd place · Week 38, 2026](https://mydentify.com/leaderboards/saving-more-money-2026-09-14): Best products for saving more money; 34 signals

## Product link
https://mydentify.com/products/ynab