Financier
Better budgeting software inspired by YNAB4 and the envelope system
Founded
2017
Starting Price
Financier
Category
Finance & Accounting
Last updated May 22, 2026
About Financier
Financier is a web-based personal budgeting application built around the budget-to-zero envelope method, designed as a spiritual successor to YNAB4. It works fully offline in the browser across Windows, macOS, and Linux, with optional cloud sync for accessing your budget across multiple devices.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Dramatically cheaper than YNAB ($12/yr vs $109/yr)
- Works fully offline with no signup needed
- Faithful recreation of the beloved YNAB4 workflow
- No bank linking means strong privacy
- Cross-platform via any modern browser
Cons
Key Features
Envelope Budgeting
Assign every dollar to a category envelope using the budget-to-zero methodology.
Offline-First Web App
Fully functional in the browser without an internet connection — data stored locally.
Budget View
Month-to-month dashboard for planning category budgets and tracking allocation.
Accounts View
Enter transactions and income as they appear in bank accounts or credit cards.
Reports
Visualize spending trends, net worth, and budget performance over time.
Cross-Device Sync
Optional live syncing across devices when logged into the cloud plan.
No Bank Linking Required
Manual transaction entry keeps your financial data private and under your control.
Multi-Currency Support
Pricing
Free
Financier
- Full offline web app
- Local data storage
- Budget, accounts, and reports views
- No signup required
Cloud Sync
$12/year
Best For
Ex-YNAB4 Users
People who loved YNAB4's local-first envelope budgeting and want to escape YNAB's subscription pricing.
Privacy-Conscious Budgeters
Anyone who prefers manual transaction entry over linking bank accounts to a third-party service.
Budget Beginners on a Tight Budget
Households learning envelope budgeting without committing to expensive annual subscriptions.
