Head-to-head · Bank Connectivity Software
Envestnet | Yodlee vs MX
Envestnet | Yodlee leads on 0 checks, MX on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreEnvestnet | Yodlee · 9.4/10
- Free planboth
Envestnet | Yodlee scores higher on our rubric for bank connectivity software: 9.4 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
Envestnet | Yodlee is the better fit for broad aggregation with free access. MX is the better fit for free account aggregation and enrichment.
- Envestnet | Yodlee fits best
Broad aggregation with free access
- MX fits best
Free account aggregation and enrichment
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Side by side
| Feature | Envestnet | Yodlee 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | MX 8.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Ranking | #1 in Bank Connectivity Software | #7 in Bank Connectivity Software |
| Best for | Broad aggregation with free access | Free account aggregation and enrichment |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Free plan · pricing on request | — |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Docs | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Envestnet | Yodlee 0/1 · MX 0/1 | ||
| Multi-entity support | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Bank/institution count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Supported data types | account details, balances, transactions, holdings, statements, interest details, payment details, coverage, account numbers, account-holder details, payment profiles | accounts, balances, transactions, investments, statements, identity, account ownership, rewards |
| Connection methods | FastLink, Open Banking, screen scraping, online banking credentials | OAuth APIs, tokenized connections, direct connections, whitelisted screen scraping, microdeposits |
| Refresh frequency | Real_time | Real_time |
| Statement formats | Not checked yet | |
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| Our verdict | Envestnet | Yodlee provides financial-account aggregation through REST APIs and FastLink. It is designed for financial institutions, fintech companies, lenders, wealth managers, and developers building personal-finance, lending, payment,… Read the review → |
MX provides financial account aggregation, open finance connectivity, data enhancement, verification, and digital banking tools through web and API access. It is designed for banks, credit unions, lenders, fintech companies, and financial… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Envestnet | Yodlee — where it wins
- Covers accounts, transactions, holdings, statements, identity, and payment data
- Combines FastLink, Open Banking, screen scraping, and webhooks
- Supports scheduled and instant refresh through REST APIs
Where it doesn't
- Free access is a time-unlimited Sandbox with sample data
- Paid access uses contact sales rather than published plan pricing
- Production connectivity requires integration across multiple connection methods
MX — where it wins
- Real-time aggregation for accounts, balances, transactions, and investments
- OAuth and tokenized connections plus verification and data cleansing
- Free developer environment with enhanced transaction descriptions and categorization
Where it doesn't
- Free access is limited to selected financial institutions
- The free account supports up to 100 users
- Commercial pricing is handled through agreements rather than published plan prices
- Envestnet | Yodlee9.4/10 · Free plan · pricing on request
A broad connectivity platform with free sandbox access and extensive financial data coverage.
Visit YodleeFull verdict → - MX8.7/10 · Free plan
A free developer account for real-time aggregation, enrichment, and verification.
Visit MXFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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