Why hackers moved from YNAB to Actual Budget
2 hackers described this switch in public comments. Their words, with links to the originals.
What hackers said about the move
“I switched from YNAB to Actual Budget.”spiffytech, 2026-01-02original comment ↗
“Switched from ynab4 (used some version since 2011) to Actual Budget a few month ago.”Semaphor, 2025-11-21original comment ↗
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YNAB vs Actual Budget
| YNAB | Actual Budget | |
|---|---|---|
| Hackers who recommend | 0 | 2 |
| Hackers who criticize | 2 | 0 |
| Moved away from it | 2 | 0 |
| Moved to it | 0 | 2 |
Counts are distinct hackers in the sampled comments, not market share.
Criticism of YNAB
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Praise for Actual Budget
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