YNAB

Budgeting & Planning

FinanceAuth: OAuthHTTPS: YesCORS: yesStatus: alive

Last verified: April 1, 2026

Getting Started

This API uses OAuth for authentication, which is more involved than a simple API key but provides better security, especially when accessing user data.

Register your app — Create an application on the API provider's developer portal to get a Client ID and Client Secret.
Implement the OAuth flow — Redirect users to the provider's authorization page, where they grant permission to your app.
Exchange the code — After authorization, you'll receive a code that you exchange for an access token.
Use the token — Include the access token in the Authorization header of your API requests.

OAuth is commonly used by APIs that access personal data (like social media accounts). Many libraries exist to simplify the OAuth flow in every major programming language.

CORS Support

This API supports CORS (Cross-Origin Resource Sharing), meaning you can call it directly from browser-based JavaScript applications without running into cross-origin errors.

Quick Example

// Using cURL
curl -H "Authorization: Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN" https://api.youneedabudget.com/

// Using JavaScript fetch()
const response = await fetch(apiUrl, {
  headers: { 'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_ACCESS_TOKEN' }
});
const data = await response.json();

About YNAB

YNAB is a free API in the Finance category. It uses OAuth for authentication, which provides secure access to user-specific data. This API supports HTTPS for secure connections and supports CORS, making it suitable for direct browser-based requests.

Frequently Asked Questions

What financial data can I access through YNAB?

YNAB is a finance API that may provide data such as stock prices, exchange rates, market indices, cryptocurrency values, or economic indicators. The specific data depends on the API's focus area. Review the endpoint documentation to see which financial instruments and data points are covered.

Does YNAB provide real-time market data?

Real-time data availability varies across finance APIs. Some provide live streaming prices, others offer data with a 15-minute delay (common for free tiers), and some focus on end-of-day summaries. Check YNAB's documentation to confirm the data latency and whether real-time feeds are available on the free plan.

Can I use YNAB to track cryptocurrency prices?

Whether YNAB covers cryptocurrency depends on its specific focus. Some finance APIs specialize in crypto, others cover traditional markets, and some handle both. Visit the API documentation to see if crypto endpoints are available. You can also browse our Finance APIs for other options that may cover digital assets.

Is YNAB free to use?

Yes, YNAB is listed as a free public API. You will need to register an application to get OAuth credentials, but access is free. Some APIs have rate limits on their free tier, so check the official documentation for current limits.

Is YNAB still working in 2026?

Yes! According to our most recent health check (YNAB's last ping: 2026-04-01 13:40:06), this API is responding normally. We periodically verify all listed APIs to ensure they are still online and functioning.