WilbertFromLA

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Q: What is the best Mac-compatible Alternative to Quicken and why?

I made the jump to Apple desktops when my PC went on the fritz. I was using Quicken 2013, mostly for tracking accounts and forecasting spending, but not the higher end stuff like paying bills, tracking investments, etc.

I wanted to ask the group if anyone has experience with a Mac-compatible alternative to Quicken, especially one that imports Quicken qif files. I'd also like to know what features you like best about said alternative.

(My entry may be a bit vague, so if you need more info to post a response, please ask.)

Posted on May 20, 2013 11:44 AM

I have this question too

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Mac OS X

A:

Check the suport forum at Quicken. Quicken Search Results

Here are some links I found that might help:

Convert Quicken for Windows Files to Quicken for Mac

Quicken Data Files That Can Be Converted From Windows to Mac

Data That Cannot Be Converted From Quicken For Windows to Quicken for Mac

Lion Compatible Quicken Mac 2007 Unable to Import QIF

Convert Data From Quicken for Windows to Quicken for Mac

Posted on May 21, 2013 10:43 AM

Q: What is the best Mac-compatible Alternative to Quicken and why?

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by Baby Boomer (USofA),

Baby Boomer (USofA) May 20, 2013 11:53 AM in response to WilbertFromLA
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May 20, 2013 11:53 AM in response to WilbertFromLA

Care to share which OS version you are using?

Which model iMac do you have?
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1758 How to identify iMac models
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 20, 2013 12:06 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)
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May 20, 2013 12:06 PM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)

Sorry.

Mountain Lion
iMac 27"
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by Baby Boomer (USofA),

Baby Boomer (USofA) May 20, 2013 12:14 PM in response to WilbertFromLA
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May 20, 2013 12:14 PM in response to WilbertFromLA

Which ML version are you using?

Still need to know which exact model iMac. The year? Click on the link I provided you & do the necessary.
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by Eustace Mendis,

Eustace Mendis May 20, 2013 12:23 PM in response to WilbertFromLA
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May 20, 2013 12:23 PM in response to WilbertFromLA

This is the closest equivalent there is:
http://quicken.intuit.com/personal-finance-software/mac-personal-financial-softw are.jsp

But be warned, this is dumbed-down version. Some capabilites of the full Windows version do not exist.
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by MartinR,Helpful

MartinR May 20, 2013 2:14 PM in response to WilbertFromLA
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May 20, 2013 2:14 PM in response to WilbertFromLA

The state of financial software for Macs is pretty dismal. There is nothing really comparable to Quicken for Windows.

iBank & Moneydance are pretty popular but have their limitations.

Here's a link to a decent set of reviews & comparisons of financial software for Macs.

And a recent discussion thread about this very subject.
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by Old Toad,Helpful

Old Toad May 20, 2013 2:23 PM in response to MartinR
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May 20, 2013 2:23 PM in response to MartinR

I use Quicken® Mac 2007 and it suits my needs very well. I pay bills online and track multiple credit cards, checking accounts and a stock portfolio. It's only $15.

OT
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 21, 2013 5:34 AM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)
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May 21, 2013 5:34 AM in response to Baby Boomer (USofA)

will do and get back to you. thanks!
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 21, 2013 5:36 AM in response to Old Toad
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May 21, 2013 5:36 AM in response to Old Toad

I downloaded and ran it. first problem was it would not let me cancel data file collection and set up a Mac file so I could import my qif from Quicken 2013 for Windows. The program would not respond after I clicked Cancel. Disappointing since I've used Quicken for years.

Looking pretty hard at iBank right now. Not cheap, but about the same price as Quicken and has iPad and iPhone apps as well.

Thank you for your input! Very helpful.
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by MlchaelLAX,

MlchaelLAX May 21, 2013 10:26 AM in response to WilbertFromLA
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May 21, 2013 10:26 AM in response to WilbertFromLA

Don't count Quicken 2007 for Lion/Mt. Lion out just because you cannot import your data from Quicken for Windows!

Even if you have to start from scratch, you will certainly have to start from scratch with any alternative program.

I have been using Quicken on the Mac for many years and am very satisfied with it.

How complicated are your needs?
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by Old Toad,Solvedanswer

Old Toad May 21, 2013 10:43 AM in response to WilbertFromLA
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Mac OS X

May 21, 2013 10:43 AM in response to WilbertFromLA

Check the suport forum at Quicken. Quicken Search Results

Here are some links I found that might help:

Convert Quicken for Windows Files to Quicken for Mac

Quicken Data Files That Can Be Converted From Windows to Mac

Data That Cannot Be Converted From Quicken For Windows to Quicken for Mac

Lion Compatible Quicken Mac 2007 Unable to Import QIF

Convert Data From Quicken for Windows to Quicken for Mac
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by MlchaelLAX,

MlchaelLAX May 21, 2013 10:50 AM in response to Old Toad
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May 21, 2013 10:50 AM in response to Old Toad

Old Toad wrote:

Here are some links I found that might help:

Lion Compatible Quicken Mac 2007 Unable to Import QIF

FYI: importing of QIF files from my credit card sites is ESSENTIAL to me and I have no problem doing this monthly on Quicken 2007 for Lion/Mt. Lion version 16.1.2.
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 21, 2013 1:04 PM in response to MlchaelLAX
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May 21, 2013 1:04 PM in response to MlchaelLAX

Mostly tracking accounts, getting bill reminders, and the real-time account balance chart that shows my finances over the next 30-, 90-, and 365 days. I used Q2013 to download account info but that's not a deal-breaker. But I really want to walk over my data. I am glad that you are having better luck than I.
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 21, 2013 1:06 PM in response to Old Toad
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May 21, 2013 1:06 PM in response to Old Toad

OOPS! Clicked "Solved my question" in error...
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by WilbertFromLA,

WilbertFromLA May 21, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Old Toad
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May 21, 2013 1:07 PM in response to Old Toad

ddd
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