The Dudget Blog

Money advice for the rest of the world.

No bank-sync evangelism, no $200 budgeting courses. Just plain guides to tracking your money offline, in your own currency, without handing your login to a third party.

Comparison

The best budget apps in 2026, honestly compared

YNAB, Monarch, Copilot, Goodbudget and the rest, priced and compared by people who make a competitor and say so up front. Including when you shouldn't pick ours.

June 11, 2026 · 10 min read Read
$109/yr
What the leading budget app now costs. Most rivals passed $80. Dudget is free for most people, $24.99 for Pro.
Privacy

Are budget apps safe? What they know about you

Bank-sync apps keep a copy of your financial life on their servers. The three real risks, the six questions to ask, and how to budget privately.

June 11 · 7 min Read
Guide

How to budget when your income changes every month

Freelance, gig, commission, seasonal. A calm six-step system built on your floor month, not your average, with a script for thin months.

June 11 · 7 min Read
Guide

How to budget without linking your bank account

The manual-entry method: faster than you think, works in any country, and never asks for a password you shouldn't be giving away.

June 4 · 8 min Read
Comparison

The best offline budget apps in 2026

Why an app that works without a connection is more reliable, more private, and often faster than the cloud-synced alternatives, plus what to look for.

May 21 · 7 min Read
Guide

Budgeting apps that work outside the US

If you've ever hit "your bank isn't supported," this one's for you. A guide to tracking money in the Philippines, India, Brazil, Nigeria, and 90+ more.

May 9 · 6 min Read