Looking for a Mint Alternative?
Mint is gone. But your financial life goes on. SheetLink syncs your bank transactions to Google Sheets - giving you the flexibility Mint never could, with YOUR data in YOUR account.
Why People Left Mint
Shut Down Forever
Intuit killed Mint in January 2024, forcing millions to scramble for alternatives. Your budgets, history, and workflows - gone.
Forced Migration
Intuit pushed users to Credit Karma, which many found inferior. Missing features, different interface, broken workflows.
No Data Control
Your financial data was trapped in Mint's system. Export was clunky. Once it shut down, your history was at risk.
Why SheetLink is a Great Mint Alternative
Own your data. Control your budgets. Never worry about shutdowns again.
Your Data, Your Account
Transactions sync directly to YOUR Google Sheet in YOUR Google account. No company can shut it down or take it away. You own it forever.
Free Forever Tier
7 days of transaction history, free forever. No credit card. No ads. No bait-and-switch. Pro tier with extended history available for beta users.
Unlimited Flexibility
Build ANY budget system in Google Sheets. Zero-based, envelope method, 50/30/20 - whatever works for you. Mint forced you into their system. SheetLink adapts to yours.
No Ads, Ever
Mint was "free" but bombarded you with credit card offers and ads. SheetLink has no ads. We make money from subscriptions, not selling your attention.
Same Bank Connections
SheetLink uses Plaid (just like Mint did) - 10,000+ banks supported. Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, credit unions. If it worked with Mint, it works with SheetLink.
Open Source & Independent
No VC funding. No corporate overlord. SheetLink is open source and built by people who were frustrated with Mint's shutdown. We're not going anywhere.
SheetLink vs Mint Comparison
| Feature | Mint | SheetLink |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Shut Down | Active |
| Price | Free (with ads) | Free tier (7 days), Pro tier in beta |
| Data Ownership | ||
| Customizable Budgets | Limited | |
| Ads | ||
| Bank Connections | 10,000+ (Plaid) | 10,000+ (Plaid) |
| Export Data | CSV only | Full Google Sheets |
| Risk of Shutdown | Already happened | Your data, can't shut down |
Pricing: SheetLink vs Other Mint Alternatives
SheetLink is significantly more affordable than other options
SheetLink
- Free tier: 7 days of history
- Pro tier: Extended history (beta/early access)
- Pro pricing TBD - contact for early access
- YOUR data in YOUR Sheets
YNAB
$180/yearPremium budgeting platform
Tiller Money
$79/yearSheets-based alternative
Monarch Money
$100/yearLimited customization vs Sheets
How to Switch from Mint to SheetLink
Export Your Mint Data (If You Still Can)
If you have any Mint data left, export your transaction history as CSV. You can import this into your Google Sheet later for historical reference.
Install SheetLink Chrome Extension
Visit the Chrome Web Store and install SheetLink. It's a small, lightweight extension that connects to your Google Sheets.
Connect Your Banks Through Plaid
Link your bank accounts using Plaid - the same secure system Mint used. All your banks are already supported (10,000+ institutions).
Set Up Your Google Sheet Budget
Create a new Google Sheet or use one of our budget templates. Import your Mint CSV history if you want. SheetLink will start syncing new transactions automatically.
Build Your Custom Budget
Now you have the power of Google Sheets. Build ANY budget system you want - formulas, charts, categories, goals. Your data, your way.
Other Mint Alternatives We Considered
YNAB (You Need A Budget)
Great budgeting methodology, but expensive at $180/year. Steeper learning curve. Less flexibility than spreadsheets.
Learn more about YNAB alternatives →Tiller Money
Also syncs to Google Sheets, but costs $79/year with no free tier. Good product, but SheetLink is more affordable with similar features.
Learn more about Tiller alternatives →Monarch Money
Modern interface and good features at $100/year. But it's another closed platform - you don't own your data like you do with SheetLink.
Credit Karma (Intuit's Choice)
Intuit tried to migrate Mint users here, but it's missing many features. More focused on credit monitoring and upselling financial products.
Frequently Asked Questions
What happened to Mint?
Intuit shut down Mint in January 2024, forcing millions of users to find alternatives. Intuit tried to migrate users to Credit Karma, but many users were unhappy with the transition. Mint users are now actively searching for better budgeting and expense tracking alternatives.
Why is SheetLink a good Mint alternative?
SheetLink syncs your bank transactions to Google Sheets, giving you full control over your financial data. Unlike Mint, your data stays in YOUR Google account forever. SheetLink has no ads, won't shut down on you, and offers a free tier with 7 days of transaction history. It's perfect for users who want flexibility and data ownership.
How do I migrate from Mint to SheetLink?
Migrating from Mint to SheetLink is simple: 1) Download your transaction history from Mint as CSV before it shuts down completely. 2) Install the SheetLink Chrome extension from the Chrome Web Store. 3) Connect your bank accounts through Plaid (10,000+ banks supported). 4) Import your historical Mint CSV data into your Google Sheet. 5) Start syncing new transactions automatically. SheetLink will handle all future transactions.
Is SheetLink cheaper than Mint was?
Mint was free but ad-supported and shut down by Intuit. SheetLink is free forever for the last 7 days of transactions with no ads. For extended history, Pro tier is available in beta/early access. SheetLink is more affordable than many Mint alternatives like YNAB ($180/year) or Tiller ($79/year).
Ready to Leave Mint Behind?
Start syncing your bank transactions to Google Sheets today. Free forever for 7 days of history.
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