Skwad vs. Actual Budget
Security or convenience? You can have both with Skwad.
Keep your passwords private
The FDIC & CDIC do not protect you against bank fraud. Your bank may not protect you when you willingly share your password with third party apps.
No more syncing issues
APIs break all the time, but not Skwad. Skwad syncs your transactions without any reliance on third-party aggregators or structured data.
Time is money
Skwad provides privacy without needing extensive setup. Starting at just $2/mo, Skwad can save you the hassle of setting up servers or manually tracking your finances.
Why choose Skwad over Actual Budget
Avoid password sharing, disabling 2FA, and other compromises. Automatically sync transactions the instant you make a purchase.
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Skwad $22 - $49/yr | Actual Budget Free / $18 *self-hosted / Pika Pods | |
Instant Tracking | Skwad | Actual Budget |
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Fully Customizable Categories | Skwad | Actual Budget |
Bills Subscriptions and Alerts | Skwad | Actual Budget |
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Automatic Categorization | Skwad | Actual Budget |
CSV and Manual Uploads | Skwad | Actual Budget |
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Transactions Export | Skwad | Actual Budget |
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Email Support | Skwad | Actual Budget |
Why budget with Skwad?
Simplify your financial life without compromising functionality
At Skwad, we understand that your financial security and privacy are paramount. That's why we've eliminated the need for direct bank connections or sharing sensitive login credentials. Skwad categorizes your transactions using your existing bank alerts, ensuring your financial data remains private and always protected.
Unlike other budgeting apps that rely on unreliable direct bank connections, Skwad offers unparalleled connectivity and reliability. By leveraging your existing bank alerts, our app ensures that your financial data is always up-to-date and accurate. With Skwad, you'll never have to worry about lost connections or missed transactions again. Experience the peace of mind of knowing your financial data is secure, accurate, and always at your fingertips.
Is your bank supported?
Skwad syncs alerts from different sources
Don't see your bank? Check your bank's website or app to see if they support email alerts
or use bank linking to connect 11,000+ financial institutions
Created and hosted in the USA πΊπΈ
Data encrypted & stored with AWS π
Bootstrapped & funded by our users.
Resources
Free bank transaction categorizerHow to setup auto import without bank linkingBank linking with 11,000+ financial institutionsHow to auto sync transactions to Google SheetsHow to import from MintHow to import old transactions