Tuckaway vs Goodbudget
Both are envelope budgeting apps with no required bank login. The short version: Goodbudget is the cross-platform incumbent with Android and web; Tuckaway is the native iPhone app with unlimited free envelopes, on-device privacy, and modern conveniences like widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch.
| Feature | Tuckaway | Goodbudget |
|---|---|---|
| Envelope budgeting method | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free envelopes | Unlimited | Capped (20 at writing) |
| No bank login required | ✓ | ✓ |
| Data stays on device | ✓ | On Goodbudget's servers |
| No account to create | ✓ | Account required |
| Home & lock-screen widgets | ✓ | — |
| Siri / Shortcuts quick-log | ✓ | — |
| Apple Watch | ✓ | — |
| Real-time partner sync | Via your iCloud | Via account (longstanding) |
| Lifetime purchase option | ✓ | — |
| Android & web apps | — | ✓ |
| Price | Free, or $19.99/yr | Free, or ~$8/mo |
Details current as of writing; check each app's site for the latest pricing and limits.
Where Tuckaway is different
Unlimited envelopes on the free plan
Goodbudget caps how many envelopes you get for free, then asks you to subscribe to add more. Tuckaway's envelopes are unlimited and fully customizable at no cost. The basics are never the upsell.
Your data stays on your phone
Goodbudget stores your budget on its servers behind an account. Tuckaway keeps everything on your device and, if you choose, syncs only through your own iCloud. There is no account and no Tuckaway server.
Built for a modern iPhone
Home and lock-screen widgets, Siri and Shortcuts, and an Apple Watch app make logging a two-tap habit. These are the conveniences a native app can offer that a cross-platform one rarely does.
Honest pricing, including lifetime
Premium is a low yearly price or a one-time lifetime purchase, for people who would rather not rent their budgeting app forever.
When Goodbudget is the better pick
If you need native Android or budget mostly in a web browser, Goodbudget covers platforms Tuckaway does not. It also has a long history of cross-platform household sharing. Tuckaway is, deliberately, an iPhone-first app.
Switching is a CSV away
Export your Goodbudget data, import it into Tuckaway, and your categories become envelopes. Preview the mapping first with the free import helper.
Try the import helper
Common questions
Is Tuckaway a good Goodbudget alternative?
If you want the envelope method on a modern iPhone with unlimited free envelopes, on-device privacy, widgets, Siri, and Apple Watch, yes. Goodbudget is the established cross-platform option with Android and web; Tuckaway is the native, privacy-first iOS choice with a more generous free tier.
Can I move my Goodbudget data to Tuckaway?
Yes. Export a CSV from Goodbudget and import it into Tuckaway. It maps your categories to envelopes so you keep your history. There is also a free import helper on this site to preview the mapping first.
Where is Goodbudget better?
Honestly: Goodbudget has native Android and web apps and a long track record of household sharing across platforms. If you need Android or budget mostly in a browser, Goodbudget fits better. Tuckaway is iPhone-first by design.