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Starting with this year’s release, Quicken 2018, Quicken has changed their pricing structure and the various Quicken editions. The price is more expensive than people have paid in the past and payment is based on a yearly subscription. Basically, you now pay a yearly fee for the rights to use the Quicken program.
In case you are looking for an alternative to Quicken, I will first mention the two top Quicken replacements.
After that, I’ll explain the new Quicken editions for 2018, then I’ll talk more about the pricing changes.
Alternatives to Quicken
Understandably, some people are frustrated with Quicken’s change in pricing. For people who don’t normally upgrade Quicken every year, the new pricing can be quite a bit more expensive. Before you take the leap into a Quicken subscription, you may consider trying out one of these two alternatives.
The first alternative is completely free and the other has a free 30-day trial.
1. Personal Capital
My first recommendation is Personal Capital. This program is completely free and is an outstanding product. It’s easy to set up, easy to use, and lets you keep track of all your accounts in one place. For anyone with investments, it has especially good investment tools that are better than those that come with Quicken. Try Personal Capital for free.
2. Moneyspire
My second recommendation is Moneyspire. This program is very similar to Quicken, it supports both Windows and Mac, and comes with a free 30-day trial. You can even import your Quicken data into Moneyspire so you don’t lose any history. This is the best desktop personal financial management program next to Quicken and a great alternative if you are looking for a change. Try Moneyspire free for 30 days.
New Quicken Editions for 2018
There are now three editions for Mac users and four editions for Windows users.
Mac users can rejoice because Quicken Starter, Deluxe, and Premier work on both Windows and Mac. Formerly, there was only one limited version of Quicken for Mac, but now Mac users get the same versions of Quicken that are available to Windows users, along with all the great features that have been missing from previous Mac editions.
The former Quicken Rental Property Manager and Quicken Home and Business editions have been combined into the new Quicken Home, Business, and Rental Property. This new edition includes all the features of the former Quicken Rental Property Manager and the former Quicken Home & Business. At this time, Quicken Home, Business, and Rental Property works on Windows computers.
The Windows and Mac versions are nearly identical, with very minor differences. Premier editions and above come with Quicken Bill Pay included for free, a $119/year value. Premier and above also come with free priority customer support.
New Quicken Price Structure (Membership Subscription)
Beginning this year, Quicken will now be a membership subscription. Under this new pricing system, Quicken users pay for a 12 or 24 month membership subscription to the software instead of paying for an annual upgrade. This is a good thing. Let me explain why.
First of all, in previous years, many Quicken features would stop working at a pre-determined date, regardless of when a user purchased and installed the software. Under the new subscription model, a user gets a full 12 or 24 months of full Quicken functionality beginning when the user installs and activates the software. This new subscription system is more fair to users because you now get the full term of Quicken usage that you pay for, regardless of when you purchase or install your Quicken software.
A second advantage of the new subscription system is instant access to new features. Under this new system, as soon as Quicken releases an upgrade, enhancement, or new feature, all users get it right away. Under the old system, you had to wait until a new version was released in the fall before getting access to new features. Now, new features will be added and installed continuously, giving you the latest and greatest version of Quicken no matter what time of year you purchase it.
The new subscription system also includes 5 GB of free online secure backup storage in partnership with Dropbox. This lets users backup and restore Quicken data from Dropbox without having to pay for an additional storage fee.
Quicken Premier and Quicken Home, Business, and Rental Property users will receive Quicken Bill Pay included for free. This Bill Pay feature was previously a paid addition to Quicken, but is now included in the membership subscription price. This is a $119/year value that’s included free. This alone makes Premier worth the price. You can pay any business or individual in the U.S., making is super easy to pay all your bills on time from one place.
Lastly, Quicken is the best personal financial management product available. I want to see it get better and continue improving. The only way that can happen is if Quicken receives enough revenue to pay for more developers and to show a profit. This change to a membership subscription model will help Quicken receive a more consistent revenue stream to keep the company profitable and working on improving our favorite money management program.
This all comes at a cost of only $2-$4 per month (check out current prices). If you don’t think Quicken is worth this price, I would suggest you try one of the Quicken alternatives listed at the beginning of this article.
Now for some big questions people are asking:
Is Quicken now an online program?
No, Quicken is still a desktop program that you install on your computer. The new subscription membership only changes the way you pay for Quicken, but the program itself is still the same (with updates and new features). Your Quicken data is still saved on your own computer, not in the Cloud. Quicken does come with free Dropbox space, but you do not have to backup your Quicken data to Dropbox unless you choose to do so.
What happens if your subscription expires or you don’t renew? Do you lose access to Quicken?
No, you don’t lose access to Quicken. You’ll still be able to use Quicken to view all your data, enter transactions manually, and view/print reports. Online-based features will be turned off, meaning you won’t be able to download transactions directly from your bank or use Bill Pay, but you will still be able to enter transactions manually and access all your data. If you decide to renew your subscription, all the online-based features will be turned back on. (Note that this does not apply to the Quicken Starter edition. If you are using Quicken Starter, all your data will become read-only when your subscription expires.)
If I install Quicken on more than one computer, do I have to purchase more than one subscription?
With Quicken 2018, you are allowed to install Quicken on an unlimited number of computers. You can even install it on a PC and on a Mac. You only need to buy one subscription. The subscription is linked to your Quicken ID. As long as you are using the same Quicken ID on each device, you can use Quicken on as many devices as you would like.
Where should you go to get a membership subscription to Quicken 2018?
There are a few different options, and as always, I’ll try to point you to the best deals.
- Least Favorite Option: If you want to pay full price and get just a one-year (12 month) subscription, you can go directly to Quicken.com. There you can purchase a 12-month membership to any of the Quicken editions at the full retail price. This is the most expensive way to purchase Quicken.
- Better Option: If you would like to save money (and who doesn’t), I would recommend going to an online retailer. Most online retailers are selling 2-year (24 month) subscriptions to Quicken at a significant discount to paying for a one-year subscription twice.
We list the current best prices from around the web on our price comparison chart. - Best Option: If you want to save even more money, I recommend buying your subscription at Amazon. Amazon has an exclusive deal with Quicken to offer a 27-month subscription for the price of 24 months. So you essentially get an extra 3 months on your subscription for free. There are several other advantages to purchasing Quicken on Amazon:Amazon Exclusive Subscription Advantages
- 27 months for the price of 24 months (three months free)
- 15 GB of additional free online storage for Quicken backups with Dropbox (in addition to the standard 5 GB that now comes with Quicken)
- Free Premium support with unlimited priority access official Quicken Customer Care ($49.99/year value)
New features for Quicken 2018
Quicken 2018 New Features for Windows
- Automatic bill tracking with 11,000+ billers supported
- More custom report layout options and export to Excel
- 5GB free secure online backup with Dropbox
- Move and archive investments (Deluxe and up)
- Better investment performance analysis (Premier and up)
- Free Quicken Bill Pay included with Premier and up
- New custom invoices with your logo, color, payment links to Paypal and web links to Yelp (Home, Business & Rental Property only)
- Email rent reminders, receipts, and business invoices directly from Quicken (Home, Business & Rental Property only)
Quicken 2018 New Features for Mac
- Three versions for Mac: Starter, Deluxe, and Premier
- Support for 11,000+ online billers for automatic bill tracking
- 5GB free secure online backup with Dropbox
- Customizable investment portfolio views (Deluxe and up)
- Investment tracking by lot (Deluxe and up)
- Loan analysis with variable payment scenarios (Deluxe and up)
- Free Quicken Bill Pay included (Premier only)
Nate Phillips has been using Quicken and TurboTax for almost 20 years. He has spent part of that time as a Quicken beta tester, helping identify bugs and annoyances with Quicken updates before they are released. Nate holds a master’s degree in Computer Science and has numerous technology certifications.
Home›Quicken for Windows›Errors and Troubleshooting (Windows)edited November 2018 in Errors and Troubleshooting (Windows)
Very excited to see the large number of reviews that say that the 2018 Quicken for Mac version is good enough now for Mac users to not have to run a Windows virtual machine just to be able to use Quicken for Windows.
Do you have somewhere a list of feature differences between the 2018 windows and mac versions of Deluxe or Premier?
Also, how long will it be before you have a Quick for Small Business for the Mac? I'd rather use that than sign up for Quickbooks.
Do you have somewhere a list of feature differences between the 2018 windows and mac versions of Deluxe or Premier?
Also, how long will it be before you have a Quick for Small Business for the Mac? I'd rather use that than sign up for Quickbooks.
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- edited November 2018Good enough really depends on your needs...everyone is different and so it would be hard to generalize like this.
For comparisions, try these links out for more details, if they help:
https://www.quicken.com/mac/compare
https://www.quicken.com/whats-new-quicken
https://www.quicken.com/mac/upgrader-compare
If you decide to migrate your data, you do need to convert. If your data is from QW2010 or newer, the mechanics are quite simple...copy data file over to Mac. Open data file with QM2018. The built-in conversion process will step you through but there are a few things you need to know; here is the entire process:
https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/faq-converting-from-quicken-for-windows-includin...
Since you did not specify which version of QWin you are using, review all the prep and background info before:
https://www.quicken.com/support/things-do-converting-your-data-quicken-mac-2016
If you need to use an intermediary version, as mentioned on that page, instead of getting QW2010, you can try using QW2013 available from Quicken for FREE here: https://www.quicken.com/support/how-and-when-use-intermediate-version-convert-older-versions-quicken
(that first page needs to be updated ;-) )
NOTE: Be aware that at this time, it is very difficult to convert back from Mac to Windows, as there are many problems with the reverse conversion process.
I also suggest that you make sure that Quicken 2018 for Mac will meet your needs, since it was re-written from the ground up (starting in 2010 with Quicken Essentials) and is not the same product as the Windows version,
since it is not an upgrade from QM2007 but rather from Quicken Essentials (which was re-written from the ground up, starting in 2010), so there are some features that are still not there e.g. full loan amortization*, 2-line display, QuickMath, or are not as fully developed yet, e.g. Customized Reports, some investment performance reports and stats (therefore some data may not carry over). You can start here:
http://www.quicken.com/mac/compare
*NOTE: Support for fixed rate loans has been released as of QM2017 v4.5.x but there is no announced timing for support for variable rate or simple daily interest loans.
You may want to review the [List of Obstacles and Hindrances for Migrating from QM2007 or QWin to Quicken for Mac][https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/obstacles-and-hindrances-for-migrating-from-qm20.... Add your vote to any features that are missing for you. Your VOTES matter!
Be aware of data that will and will not carry forward:
https://www.quicken.com/support/what-data-gets-carried-over
Then look at the updates since the original release here:
https://www.quicken.com/support/2018-release-quicken-mac-release-notes
You will also want to look at a more detailed comparison done by a SuperUser which also identifies nuances not mentioned elsewhere (and read on for comments from other users too on that same discussion thread):
https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/can-anyone-who-has-switched-from-2007-to-2015-he...
Take a look at the following videos to give you a better idea:
https://www.youtube.com/user/QuickenMac
Note that there are many differences that are rather subtle, that are not necessarily identifiable via documentation, for example, the 12-month budget feature does not allow including transfers, including investment income, selecting specific accounts, or have rollover capability.
If you find that QM2018 does not meet your needs, the alternative is to run Quicken for Windows in a virtual machine on your Mac. There are 5 popular products you can use: Parallels, VMWare Fusion, Oracle VirtualBox, Bootcamp or CrossOver. The first 4 require you to also buy a copy of Windows. The first 2 cost $50-80, the third and forth are free. CrossOver also costs about $50-$80 but does NOT require you to buy Windows.
If you plan to keep your PC & Mac, you could also run Quicken on the PC and use remote access (several free options, e.g. NoMachine and Teamviewer) to access Quicken from your Mac (or even a tablet or phone) (see this great article for complete review of many options (most are free): http://machow2.com/rdp-for-mac/ ).
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(Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- edited August 2018Thanks so much for your thorough and thoughtful reply. I think i will continue to run Parallels on my Mac and use the Windows version of Quicken 2016 till the Mac version catches up a bit more...
- edited January 2018
That's fine. In the meantime, I also highly recommend that you browse through the IDEAS section of this forum and VOTE for the request of each of the missing features to be added back into Quicken for Mac....to help direct the priorities of the developers.Thanks so much for your thorough and thoughtful reply. I think i will continue to run Parallels on my Mac and use the Windows version of Quicken 2016 till the Mac version catches up a bit more...
This will help make the transition easier for you when you are ready to upgrade by seeking to have the features you are used to in Quicken end up in the latest version.
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(Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- edited August 2018Meantime, Quicken Mac 2018 still lacks in reporting customization, the inability to include transfer categories in reports and the inability to include transfer payments or income in budgets.
Still a VERY long way to go yet. - edited November 2017
Agreed...but actually, you can sort of have transfers show up in reports if you exclude one of the accounts in the transfers. This does not work for budgets.Meantime, Quicken Mac 2018 still lacks in reporting customization, the inability to include transfer categories in reports and the inability to include transfer payments or income in budgets.
Still a VERY long way to go yet.
Meanwhile, You can add your VOTEfor theAbility to Include or Exclude Transfers on Reportsor toAdd Ability to Include or Exclude Transfers on Budgets.
First, click on the underlined link above to go there, then click VOTE at the top of THAT page, so your will vote count for THIS feature and increase its visibility to the developers by seeking to have the features you need or desire end up in the latest version.
While you are at it, you may want to add your VOTE to related IDEAS found on the List of Requests for Report Related Featuresand theList of Requests Related to Budgets, respectively. Click on the underlined link, then follow the instructions to add your vote to more related ideas. Your VOTES matter!
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(Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- Quicken Windows FAQ list
- edited December 2017The inability to include transfers in budgets, and being told in previous versions its the 'long term goal' is pretty frustrating since that is a key feature in Windows. I can work around the difference in savings goals but not being able to add transfers in budgets creates additional work that is not necessary. Please listen to your customers who are supporting your product development every year with their purchase of your product!