In an effort to really keep track and manage money better, I’ve tried different tools online that will have the features I want in one place
- Web based and with Mobile App support
- Keeping track of accounts
- Sync with your bank records
- Keeping track and of bills and monthly reminders
- Overview of spending categories
- Setting budgets
The winner for me right now is
Buxfer!
Pros:
Syncs with bank accounts
Add accounts manually
You can set Reminders
You can set Budgets
A forecast of your income and budgeted expenses
Detailed Report of your activities
Supports all currencies
Fast, Easy EditingCons:
Free version limited to 5 accounts
Use it for freehere
Update! New version released and it rocks!
They are preparing to release the new version soon however you can already opt to try the new interface here
What’s new
I noticed that it loads blazing fast and has an even easier to read interface. Fonts and numbers look bigger and well spaced across the screen. They also updated the page design to today’s interface standards.
The menu is easier to access on your left.
Here are some of the tools I’ve tried and let go
Clear Checkbook
Pros:
You can customize the dashboard with available widgets
Place the features you like within the 3 column dashboard
Simple and easy to use interface
Unlimited accounts
Cons:
Doesn’t sync with your bank records
Can be confusing to record credit card payments
Wave Apps
Pros:
Dashboard with a graphical report of your activity
Sync with Investment Account
Sync with bank accounts
You can Upload statements
Upload Receipts with Mobile App
Unlimited Accounts
Overall a good tool to manage most of your finances, assets and small business
Cons:
A little sluggish and requires more clicks switching between features
Pricing: Free or Upgrade
Yodlee
Pros:
Syncs with your bank accounts
Mobile App
Possibly the best place to start if you are new
Highly secure site – logs out when session expires, security questions
Goals and Budget feature
Home Real Estate feature
Possibly the best competitor to Buxfer and best online finance management tool available
If your currency is supported, I highly recommend this
I was going to choose this but my currency isn’t supported.
They also have tools for businesses and financial institutions
Cons:
Limited currency support
Mint
Pros:
Syncs with your bank accounts
Secure
Cons:
Available for US only
No feature to manually add accounts