The Best Personal Finance Apps for 2026

Compare the top 19 tools, peer-reviewed for professionals.

Avg Price: $37/mo
Best Overall
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#1

FreshBooks

4.9/5

Tracks billable hours and automatically generates invoices for copywriting projects, including royalty-based contracts.

Pros

  • Project-based tracking
  • Easy invoicing
  • Expense scanning

Cons

  • Monthly cost
  • Limited free trial
From $17/month
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#2

YNAB (You Need A Budget)

Best for Irregular Income
4.9/5 From $14.99/month

The 'Give Every Dollar a Job' philosophy is perfect for managing the 'feast or famine' income cycles of a freelance copywriter.

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#3

Bench

Best for Hands-Off Bookkeeping
4.9/5 From $249/month

Pairs you with a real bookkeeper who specializes in small businesses, perfect for photographers who hate doing their own books.

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