A simple step-by-step guide to getting every subscription you pay for under control - before they get out of hand.


These are the recurring charges that quietly drain your bank account every month - and most people don't notice until it's too late.

Most people guess wrong by $100 or more. Here's how to find your real number and what to do about it.

A straightforward comparison of two different approaches to tracking your subscriptions - and which one makes more sense depending on what you need.

A no-nonsense roundup of the best apps for tracking your recurring subscriptions in 2026 — what each one does well and who it is best for.

Mint shut down in January 2024. Here are the best replacements in 2026 — whether you want automatic detection or a simpler, privacy-first subscription tracker.

Mint closed on January 22, 2024. If you are still looking for a replacement that fits how you actually used it, here is a clear guide to the best options.

Rocket Money is useful but expensive and requires full bank access. Here are the best alternatives depending on what you actually need from a subscription tracker.

YNAB costs $14.99 a month and is built for full budgeting. If you mainly want to track subscriptions and get renewal reminders, there are better and cheaper options.

Students pay for more subscriptions than they realise. Here are the best apps for tracking them in 2026 — focused on price, simplicity, and catching free trials before they charge.

Freelancers pay for more tools than almost anyone else. Here are the best apps for tracking them in 2026 — with project grouping, renewal reminders, and export for tax time.

A spreadsheet seems like the sensible choice for tracking subscriptions. It is free, flexible, and familiar. Here is why it keeps failing — and what to use instead.

A Notion database can hold your subscriptions but it cannot remind you before renewals, calculate your monthly spend automatically, or surface what is coming up. Here is what to use instead.

Airtable can track recurring payments but requires significant setup and does not remind you before renewals automatically. Here are purpose-built alternatives that work out of the box.

Bobby is a great iOS subscription tracker but it is iPhone only. Here are the best alternatives for Android users, web users, and anyone who needs email reminders or more features.

TrackMySubs covers the basics but the design is dated and the feature set has not kept up. Here are the best modern alternatives for tracking subscriptions in 2026.

Copilot is a beautifully designed finance app but it is Apple only and costs $14 a month. Here are the best alternatives for Windows users, Android users, and anyone who wants to spend less.

PocketGuard is useful for spending awareness but requires bank access and has limited subscription tracking. Here are the best alternatives depending on what you actually need.

A roundup of the best free apps for tracking your subscriptions in 2026. What each one gives you for free and where each one draws the line.
Track every subscription, avoid surprise charges, and stay on top of your spending.