Intuit, the parent company of the popular budgeting app Mint, has announced that the service will be discontinued and integrated into Credit Karma, another of Intuit's offerings, from January 1, 2024. This move has raised concerns among Mint users, as Credit Karma does not offer all the features that Mint did, particularly some budgeting tools.
Mint has been providing financial management and budgeting features for millions of users for 17 years. Current Mint customers will have the option to transfer their financial data to Credit Karma. However, if users do not wish to transfer their data, they can download and delete their financial data from Mint before the service ends. The exact end date for Mint has not been specified, but it is expected to be at the start of the new year.
In light of Mint's discontinuation, several alternatives have been suggested by various sources. These include Quicken Simplifi, Tiller, YNAB, Copilot, Copilot Money, Monarch Money, PocketGuard, Rocket Money, Honeydue, Goodbudget, and Empower. Each of these apps has its own unique features and pricing, with some offering free versions. The choice of app is highly personal and depends on individual financial management needs. For those who prefer a simpler solution, there is also a guide on how to export data from Mint to a spreadsheet.
The discontinuation of Mint and the subsequent transition to Credit Karma or other alternatives marks a significant shift in the landscape of financial management apps. Users are encouraged to explore these alternatives and choose the one that best suits their needs.