Aspire’s core budget stays free. The add-on is free to install and includes reports, diagnostics, budget snapshots, and YNAB transaction import. Turbo is the optional paid layer.
Aspire Budgeting
A complete envelope-style zero-based budget for Google Sheets, free to copy and keep.
No Aspire account. No credit card.
Switching from YNAB? Import your history →Aspire Turbo
For people who want the awareness of a spreadsheet without spending their weekend catching it up. Import transactions in bulk, let auto-categorization do the rest, fund your budget in one click, and see projected spending before you overspend. Aspire Mobile keeps everyday balance checks and transaction entry close at hand.
Payment method required. Renews at $5/month after 30 days unless canceled. Taxes may apply.
Aspire Budgeting vs. the alternatives — the core budgeting methodology (zero-based, envelope-style) is entirely free.
| Tool | Cost | Zero-based budgeting | Data ownership |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Budgeting | Free | ✓ | Your Google Drive |
| YNAB | $14.99/month | ✓ | Hosted by YNAB; export available |
| Tiller Money | $99/year | With templates | Your Google Drive |
| EveryDollar | Free / $79.99/year / $17.99/month | ✓ | Hosted by EveryDollar |
| Goodbudget | Free / $10/month | Envelope only | Their servers |
Aspire Budgeting