Lunch Money vs Monarch: bank connections
| Lunch Money | Monarch | |
|---|---|---|
| Data providers | Plaid | Plaid, Finicity, MX |
| Uses Plaid | Yes (only) | Yes (one of several) |
| Price | $10/month, or $100/year (annual price is set-your-own); 30-day free trial | $14.99/month or $99.99/year (Plus tier also offered); 7-day free trial |
| Details | Lunch Money page | Monarch page |
More providers usually means more ways to connect a given bank, but not necessarily better reliability. Check your bank’s page.
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