Monarch alternative

Monarch alternative for couples

Oaktally costs $5.99 or $12.99 a month for two people, splits bills and keeps your own spending private. Monarch costs $14.99 a month and syncs with your bank.

By OaktallyUpdated October 20, 2026How our examples work

Oaktally vs Monarch

FeatureOaktallyMonarch
Price$5.99 or $12.99 a month$14.99 a month or $99.99 a year
Free trial1 month7 days
Two people, one planYesYes
Keep your own spending privateYesNot listed
Split bills and settle upYesNot listed
Add spending without typingVoice and receipt photosNot listed
Investments and net worthPremiumYes
Bank syncNoYes
PlatformsiPhone, launching sooniPhone, Android, web

1Private by default

In Oaktally, the two of you share a plan, not every purchase. Each shared expense shows who paid and who owes whom.

2Investments too

Oaktally Premium tracks your holdings with daily prices inside your net worth, beside the budget.

3What Oaktally does not do yet

Oaktally does not connect to your bank. You add spending by voice, with a receipt photo or with a tap, which takes a few seconds and keeps you looking at every purchase.

4Checked on their own sites

Prices and features checked on each company's own site on October 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is Oaktally cheaper than Monarch?

Yes. Oaktally Premium is $12.99 a month or $129.99 a year for two adults. Monarch lists $14.99 a month or $99.99 a year.

Does Oaktally track investments?

Yes, on Premium, with daily prices in your net worth.

Does Oaktally connect to my bank like Monarch?

No. You add spending by voice, with a receipt photo or with a tap.

Further reading

Monarch pricing ↗Monarch: Shared Views ↗

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