Mint — Free Service Overview
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Updated: May 2026
About Mint
Mint
Mint is a Personal finance tracking (discontinued) operated by Intuit Inc., headquartered in Mountain View, California, USA. The product launched in 2006 and currently sits as owned by Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU); product shut down in 2024 with users migrated to Credit Karma. It addresses the personal finance tracking (discontinued) segment with a defined tier ladder (Mint (legacy) / Credit Karma (successor)) and a public anchor price around was free; functionality now via Credit Karma. This 2026 review summarises the operator, plan structure, key features, recent product direction and Subger's tracking tools so subscribers can decide whether to commit.
Quick facts
- Operator: Intuit Inc.
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California, USA
- Founded / launched: 2006
- Public-market status: owned by Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU); product shut down in 2024 with users migrated to Credit Karma
- Tier ladder (2026): Mint (legacy) / Credit Karma (successor)
- Anchor price reference: was free; functionality now via Credit Karma
- Primary delivery surfaces: Web (sunset), Mobile (sunset)
What is Mint?
Mint is a Personal finance tracking (discontinued) product run by Intuit Inc. out of Mountain View, California, USA. It serves customers who want personal finance tracking (discontinued) from a named operator with a transparent tier ladder rather than a generic aggregator. The service is sold direct on the operator's site and supporting apps, with billing in the relevant local currency. The 2025-2026 product emphasis follows the operator's broader investment pattern — incremental feature releases, expanded regional availability and tier-ladder refinement.
Category positioning
Mint is positioned as historically competed with YNAB, Personal Capital and Rocket Money. That framing matters because personal finance tracking (discontinued) is crowded with both global aggregators and regional incumbents, and the tier structure plus pricing anchor determine whether the product is worth the commitment versus a direct alternative.
Operator and corporate context
Intuit Inc. is the named legal entity behind Mint, with primary operations from Mountain View, California, USA. The corporate status is: owned by Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU); product shut down in 2024 with users migrated to Credit Karma. That ownership matters for buyers who care about regulatory regime, data-handling jurisdiction and long-term product viability.
Why choose Mint
Tier-ladder fit
The tier ladder is built around: Mint (legacy) / Credit Karma (successor). The anchor reference price is was free; functionality now via Credit Karma, with the per-tier comparison in the pricing table below. Confirm live regional prices on the operator's site and use Subger's true-price tracker for Mint to capture the all-in renewal cost after taxes, FX and any post-promotional step-ups.
2025-2026 product direction
Mint was shut down in March 2024 with Intuit migrating users to Credit Karma, ending one of the longest-running US personal finance apps.
Feature mix
The current feature set spans both the core capability and operator-specific extras. Buyers should weigh the per-tier feature gating against the recurring cost, and consult the deals page for Mint for any active discount that materially shifts the value calculation.
Mint features that matter in 2026
Highlights of the current feature set:
- budget tracking (historical)
- bill payment reminders
- credit score tracking
- account aggregation
- spending categorisation
- investment tracking
The most material change for 2026 buyers is the operator's continued investment in the surfaces above plus the 2025-2026 update noted earlier. Promotional first-period anchors that step up at renewal remain the single most common source of unexpected charges in this category — use the true-price tracker to track those step-ups.
Mint pricing in 2026
The anchor reference for 2026 is was free; functionality now via Credit Karma. The full tier comparison:
| Tier | Best for | Reference price (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Mint (legacy) | Free personal finance tracking — discontinued | Free |
| Credit Karma (successor) | Free with optional Credit Karma Money services | Free |
Subger pairs the public price with the actual all-in cost (taxes, FX conversion, and promotional first-period anchors that may step up at renewal):
| Subger tool | What it shows |
|---|---|
| True-price tracker | List-price changes plus historical promotional anchors |
| Deals page | Active discounts and limited-time offers |
| Promo codes | Stackable codes for new and existing subscribers |
| Cancel guide | Step-by-step termination by billing surface |
Mint apps and platform support
| Surface | Status |
|---|---|
| Web (sunset) | Supported |
| Mobile (sunset) | Supported |
| Customer support | Yes |
| Account self-service | Yes |
Who Mint fits
Mint is a good match for:
- The category-focused subscriber who wants personal finance tracking (discontinued) delivered by Intuit Inc. rather than a generic global aggregator.
- The mainstream household subscriber evaluating the tier ladder (Mint (legacy) / Credit Karma (successor)) against was free; functionality now via Credit Karma pricing.
- The 2026 buyer who specifically wants the operator's most recent feature additions and an active product roadmap as outlined above.
- The cross-device user who needs surfaces such as Web (sunset), Mobile (sunset) with a credible upgrade path as new devices are added.
- The price-sensitive shopper who wants to track promotional anchors via Subger's true-price tracker and deals page before committing to annual billing.
Cancellation and billing surface
The cancel surface depends on where you signed up:
- Web account — log in at the operator's site, open billing/subscription, and cancel before the renewal date.
- iOS App Store / Google Play — if you subscribed through the app, cancel inside Apple ID or Google Play subscriptions, not just by uninstalling the app.
- Through a partner / reseller — some regional plans are sold through banking, telecom or retail partners; cancellation must run through that partner's billing surface.
Subger's cancel guide for Mint walks through each surface step by step.
How Subger tracks Mint
Subger maintains a continuously-updated reference for Mint subscribers:
- The true-price tracker for Mint records list-price changes plus historical promotional anchors.
- The deals page for Mint surfaces active discounts and limited-time offers.
- The promo codes page for Mint lists stackable codes for new and existing subscribers.
- The cancel guide for Mint explains how to terminate cleanly across each billing surface.
Frequently asked questions
What is Mint and who operates it?
Mint is a Personal finance tracking (discontinued) service operated by Intuit Inc. from Mountain View, California, USA. The product launched in 2006 and currently sits as owned by Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU); product shut down in 2024 with users migrated to Credit Karma. It serves the personal finance tracking (discontinued) category through the surfaces listed above.
How much does Mint cost in 2026?
The current tier ladder is Mint (legacy) / Credit Karma (successor). The anchor reference is was free; functionality now via Credit Karma. Local-currency pricing, promotional first-period anchors and bundled discounts can shift these numbers — confirm the live price on the operator's site and via the true-price tracker before committing.
Is there a free tier or trial for Mint?
The lowest tier in the current ladder is Mint (legacy) at Free. Whether it counts as a free tier or a trial depends on the operator's regional offer; the deals page for Mint shows any active free-trial promotions.
What changed for Mint in 2025-2026?
Mint was shut down in March 2024 with Intuit migrating users to Credit Karma, ending one of the longest-running US personal finance apps. Buyers should re-check the tier ladder before renewal, since regional pricing and feature gating sometimes change without retroactive grandfathering.
How is Mint positioned versus alternatives?
Mint is positioned as historically competed with YNAB, Personal Capital and Rocket Money. The right alternative depends on whether you prioritise this operator's specific tier ladder, regional coverage and corporate backing over a competitor's feature mix.
How do I cancel Mint?
Use the same surface where you signed up (web, App Store, Google Play or partner billing). Subger's cancel guide for Mint covers each surface step by step.
Related Subger references
Pricing
| Regional pricing | Free | Ad-Free (Mobile) | Premium (iOS only) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸United StatesUSD | $0.00 | $0.99 | $4.99 |
Prices converted at current exchange rate
Available Guides
Sources
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