Guide · Migrating from YNAB

Leaving YNAB without starting from scratch.

YNAB is a benchmark, but it has grown expensive. Here is how to bring your budget and your habits into a more affordable app.

By ARJB StudioUpdated 31 August 2026~5 min read
The reality

Why some people leave YNAB

YNAB's depth is real; the price, less comfortable day to day.

YNAB popularised zero-based budgeting: a role for every pound. But its price ($14.99 per month) has climbed steeply over the years.

Switching tools should not cost you years of history.

For many households, the rising cost weighs on everyday use.

The migration

Recovering your budget without retyping everything

An import spares you the blank page and preserves your history.

The legitimate fear: losing your history all over again. An import prevents that.

iBudgetAll offers a native YNAB import, as well as a CSV import: you recover your accounts and your transactions, without starting from a blank page.

You keep the same zero-based logic you already know.

What changes

YNAB's depth, at a gentler price

The same zero-based foundation, with real envelopes and multi-currency.

iBudgetAll keeps zero-based budgeting (every pound assigned, a 'left to assign' figure always up to date) and adds real envelopes (physical and virtual), multi-currency and two budgeting modes.

No ads, no tracking, and a 32-day trial that needs no card.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can you import your YNAB budget into iBudgetAll?
Yes. iBudgetAll offers a native YNAB import, alongside a CSV import, to recover accounts and transactions without retyping everything.
Is iBudgetAll cheaper than YNAB?
Yes. In the UK, iBudgetAll costs £6.99 per month or £59.99 per year, versus $14.99 per month for YNAB. A 32-day trial with no card lets you try before you decide.

Migrate without losing your history

Native YNAB import and CSV, zero-based budgeting. 32-day trial, no card.

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