Question 1

What is Safe-to-Spend?

Accepted Answer

Safe-to-Spend is the amount you can spend today without going over budget, missing bills, or falling behind on savings goals. Axis calculates it automatically by connecting to your bank accounts.

Question 2

Is Axis free?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Axis has a free plan that includes manual transaction entry and basic budgeting. Pro plans start at $9.99/month and include automatic bank connections, unlimited budgets, and AI-powered insights.

Question 3

Is Axis a YNAB alternative?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Axis offers a modern alternative to YNAB with automatic bank syncing, a unique Safe-to-Spend feature, and a cleaner interface. Unlike YNAB, Axis shows you one number so you never have to wonder if you can afford something.

Question 4

How does Axis connect to my bank?

Accepted Answer

Axis uses Plaid, the same secure bank connection service used by Venmo, Robinhood, and thousands of other financial apps. Your credentials are never stored on our servers.