CountAbout review
Updated September 29, 2026 · SumCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 29, 2026
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Our verdict
CountAbout suits households that want an extended look at a paid budgeting tool before committing to a subscription, with access across desktop and mobile apps. The trial lasts 45 and the paid plan starts at $19.99, while support stays limited to email and help centre routes.
Key facts
- Best for
- Households wanting a long trial before choosing a paid budgeting app
- Price from
- $19.99↗
- Free plan
- No↗
- Free trial length
- 45 days↗
- Platforms
- Web, iOS, Android↗
- Tool type
- Budgeting↗
- Legal entity
- CountAbout Corporation↗
- Headquarters
- United States↗
- Founded
- 2013↗
- Support channels
- Email, Help-centre↗
- Pricing model
- Free trial
- Official website
- countabout.com
Facts checked September 29, 2026, 4 sources
Apps and profiles
- Get the app
- App Store
- Elsewhere
- LinkedInXfacebook.com
Pros and cons
Pros
- Free trial of 45 days, longer than Tiller Money trial of 30 days
- Access across web, iOS and Android for web, iOS and Android budgeting
- Clear paid model free trial with entry pricing at $19.99
- Operated by CountAbout Corporation with base in the United States
Cons
- No free plan, so use after 45 needs paid access at $19.99
- Support runs on email and help centre only, without chat or phone routes for urgent help
Who it suits
- Budget planners who prefer CountAbout over Tiller Money for a longer trial of 45 days
- Web and mobile users who prefer CountAbout over PocketSmith for access across web, iOS and Android
- Paying subscribers who prefer CountAbout over Emma App and accept entry pricing at $19.99
Who should look elsewhere
- Readers wanting a lasting no cost option rather than CountAbout, as PocketSmith also uses paid access but may fit different pricing needs
- Readers wanting chat or phone help rather than CountAbout, as Emma App may fit different support expectations
How it compares on our data
Trial length ranks at 1 across 3 compared budgeting apps in this set. Entry pricing ranks at 4 across 4 compared options. The pattern shows strength on trial length rather than on lowest entry pricing.
Fees and FX
Paid access starts at $19.99. There is no free plan, so ongoing budgeting needs a subscription after review. A free trial of 45 days gives room to assess tools before paying.
Everyday use
Access covers web, iOS and Android, with web for desktop review and apps for iOS and Android. Support runs on email and help centre, through email and help centre resources. The setup suits planned budget checks rather than urgent live help.
The company behind it
The service is operated by CountAbout Corporation, based in the United States. The business dates from 2013. Support is provided through email and help centre, with email and help centre routes.
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Where CountAbout is available
- Available
- United States
Countries from the brand (Source, checked September 29, 2026)
Frequently asked questions
How much does CountAbout cost?+
Paid access starts at $19.99 and there is no free plan, so ongoing use needs a subscription. A free trial of 45 days lets households review budgeting tools before paying. Pricing terms can change, so check current plan details before purchase.
Does CountAbout offer a free trial?+
Yes, CountAbout provides a free trial of 45 days under its trial model free trial. The period allows review of budgeting tools across supported devices. After the trial ends, continued access needs paid access starting at $19.99.
Is there a free version of CountAbout?+
There is no free plan, so CountAbout works as a paid budgeting tool after the trial. Households wanting lasting access should budget for paid access from $19.99. The trial of 45 days remains the route for early review.
Which devices and apps work with CountAbout?+
CountAbout supports web, iOS and Android, covering desktop access through web plus mobile apps for iOS and Android. That mix suits households that manage budgets at home and while away. App availability may vary by device and store terms.
How can customers get help with CountAbout?+
Support runs on email and help centre, namely email and help centre resources. That setup suits readers comfortable with written help and guides. Households that prefer live chat or phone help may find the choice limited.
Which company operates CountAbout?+
CountAbout is operated by CountAbout Corporation and is based in the United States. The business was founded in 2013 and focuses on budgeting tools. Those details help readers place the brand before starting the trial.
What is CountAbout used for?+
CountAbout is listed as a budgeting tool under budgeting. It suits households that want structured spending and budget tracking rather than tax filing or credit repair. Readers should confirm that the current tools match their budgeting needs.
Sources
- countabout.com checked September 29, 2026
Backs: Founded, Platforms, Tool type
“Trusted since 2013”
- countabout.com/faqs checked September 29, 2026
Backs: Free plan, Pricing model, Support channels
“We have chosen a subscription-based business model”
- countabout.com/pricing checked September 29, 2026
Backs: Free trial length, Price from
“Try CountAbout risk-free for 45 days, no credit card required”
- countabout.com/terms-conditions checked September 29, 2026
Backs: Headquarters, Legal entity
“1360 Regent St., Suite 154 Madison, WI 53715”
Compiled from 4 source pages, checked September 29, 2026. We did not open an account.