Monarch vs YNAB: bank connections
| Monarch | YNAB | |
|---|---|---|
| Data providers | Plaid, Finicity, MX | MX, Plaid |
| Uses Plaid | Yes (one of several) | Yes (one of several) |
| Price | $14.99/month or $99.99/year (Plus tier also offered); 7-day free trial | $14.99/month or $109/year; 34-day free trial |
| Details | Monarch page | YNAB page |
More providers usually means more ways to connect a given bank, but not necessarily better reliability. Check your bank’s page.
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