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Microsoft money equivalent for apple computer

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July 08, 2025, 09:59 AM
DEPUTYBILL
Microsoft money equivalent for apple computer
I currently use a pc with the old micro soft money app.
I am thinking of going to a Mac computer and would like to know if there are any money management systems that are similar to ms money?
Thanks!
July 08, 2025, 10:22 AM
Lefty Sig
Quicken
July 08, 2025, 11:34 AM
vthoky
Yes, Quicken.




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July 08, 2025, 01:23 PM
architect
MoneyDance, I have been using this bookkeeping app for over 20 years since it was distributed on floppy disks. The original author was a member of a computer club/user group in my area, and would demo/peddle the product at meetings.

Feature for feature it compares well with QuickBooks, and it supports all Quicken data formats for import and export. Reasonable cost with a free trial, and unparalleled customer service. There's an iPhone app as well as iPad and macOS.

It is suitable for personal/family money management, or even a small business's accounting needs.

I'd be happy to answer questions sent to my e-mail address.
July 08, 2025, 01:56 PM
DEPUTYBILL
Thanks for the information!
July 08, 2025, 03:32 PM
Fly-Sig
Quicken is a monthly subscription product. Is this a web based app or is it standalone on my Mac, so I can use it without being online?

Their website is the usual fluff without details. Presumably it automatically retrieves information from brokerage, credit card, and bank accounts?

Does it have a forward looking calendar function that will alert me to things like bonds maturing?
July 09, 2025, 05:31 PM
4MUL8R
Quicken is what I use. Easy.


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July 09, 2025, 08:10 PM
220-9er
They’re all subscriptions now.
I still have the 2018 version as it’s the last one you can purchase once.


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July 09, 2025, 10:36 PM
mcrimm
I was running Quicken for windows on my Mac behind Parallels but just switch to the Mac version. It needs work but I’m dumping windows from my Mac.



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July 10, 2025, 08:33 AM
joel9507
The Quicken feature I find I can't do without is their connection to financial institutions - banks, credit cards, brokerages, etc. - to grab transaction details.

Saves me a skidload of effort at tax time. I don't rely on either the institution (or Quicken, for that matter) as to categorizing the transactions, but they get the dates, amounts and payees right, which is all I need.