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Honest Comparison

CardNitty vs SaveSage

Two different approaches to credit card optimization. We believe you should understand why a card is recommended, not just which card to use.

The Core Difference

SaveSage and CardNitty solve similar problems but with fundamentally different philosophies.

SaveSage

AI-Powered App

"Trust our AI to tell you which card to use"

  • AI-driven recommendations
  • Automatic statement parsing
  • Built-in bill payment
  • Expert consultations
  • Black-box methodology
  • Requires email/SMS access
Our Approach

CardNitty

Transparent Ratings

"Understand why, then decide for yourself"

  • Published formula - see exactly how ratings are calculated
  • Percentile rankings - "Top 12% of all cards"
  • 24 specialized leaderboards - deep category analysis
  • No email/SMS access - privacy first
  • Web-first - no app download required
  • Free core features - no subscription wall

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

An honest look at what each platform offers

Feature SaveSage CardNitty
Rating Methodology
How recommendations are made
AI-driven (undisclosed) Published formula
Rating Breakdown
Understand why a card scores high/low
Single score 5 components + percentiles
Data Privacy
What access is required
Email/SMS access required No bank data access
Web Access
Use without downloading an app
App only Full web experience
Free Tier
Core features without payment
Trial only Core features free
Leaderboards
Ranked lists by category
Limited 24 specialized leaderboards
Reward Cap Display
See monthly reward limits
Not visible Explicit in Maximizer
Bill Payment
Pay credit card bills in-app
Built-in Not offered
Automatic Statement Parsing
Auto-fetch spend data from email
Automatic Manual (privacy choice)
Expert Consultations
1-on-1 calls with advisors
Paid feature Not offered

We Show Our Work

When you see a CardNitty rating, you can click to see exactly how it was calculated. No black boxes. No "trust our AI."

// CardNitty Rating Formula
Overall =
(Rewards × 27%) +
(Benefits × 18%) +
(Fees × 22.5%) +
(Value × 22.5%) +
(Reviews × 10%)

Each component is scored 1-5 based on percentile rankings against 300+ cards in our database. A 4.5-star Rewards rating means the card is genuinely in the top 12.5% for rewards.

Read our full methodology
Rating Breakdown
Rewards 4.1/5
Top 26% of all cards
Benefits 5.0/5
Top 2% of all cards
Fees 2.6/5
Bottom 0% (₹12,500 annual fee)
Value for Money 4.7/5
Top 1% of all cards
3.9
Overall Rating

What Users Are Saying

Feedback from the TechnoFino community about credit card apps

User Concern

"I was not comfortable with third party having access to entire mailbox."

— TechnoFino user on SaveSage

Data Accuracy Issue

"AU Zenith+ redemption rate shown as 0.25 instead of 1:1. IndusInd Indulge fee inaccurately listed."

— TechnoFino user reporting errors

Feature Request

"Users want ability to search cards by spend category (e.g., 'forex') to identify best rewards."

— Multiple TechnoFino users

CardNitty Solution

24 specialized leaderboards including Best for Forex, Best for Dining, Best for Travel—each with transparent methodology and percentile rankings.

View all leaderboards →

Which Platform is Right for You?

An honest assessment based on different needs

Choose SaveSage if you...

  • Want automatic statement parsing
  • Prefer an all-in-one app with bill payment
  • Are comfortable sharing email access
  • Want expert consultation calls
  • Just want to be told which card to use

Choose CardNitty if you...

  • Want to understand why a card is recommended
  • Value privacy and won't share email/SMS access
  • Want to verify ratings with the actual formula
  • Need detailed category-by-category rankings
  • Prefer web access without downloading an app
  • Are a power user who wants full control

Ready to See the Math Behind Your Cards?

Try our Reward Maximizer and see exactly why each card is recommended—with reward rates, caps, and percentile rankings all visible.

No signup required. No email access needed. Just transparent data.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is CardNitty trying to replace SaveSage?
No. We serve different needs. SaveSage is great for users who want an all-in-one app with automatic features. CardNitty is for users who want to understand the "why" behind recommendations and maintain privacy. Many users benefit from using both.
Why doesn't CardNitty parse statements automatically?
Privacy by design. We believe your financial emails and SMS should remain private. Our approach lets you get card recommendations without giving any third party access to your bank communications.
How do I know CardNitty's data is accurate?
Every rating shows its calculation. Click any card's rating to see the breakdown—rewards rate, fees, percentile ranking, everything. If you spot an error, you can verify it against the published formula. We also have a community forum where users report discrepancies.
What does "percentile-based" mean?
Instead of arbitrary scores, we rank every card against every other card in our database (300+). A "Top 12%" rating means the card genuinely outperforms 88% of all cards we track. Ratings update automatically as new cards enter the market.
Is CardNitty really free?
Yes. All core features—the Maximizer, leaderboards, card comparisons, and rating breakdowns—are free. We earn money through affiliate commissions when users apply for cards through our links, but this never influences our ratings (our editorial and business operations are completely separate).

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