1. Quicken For The Mac
2. Quicken Software Mac

1. 'Quicken for Mac 2015' is not even basic: it is sub-standard, for all the reasons I and other reviewers and comment writers have set out in great detail. Mac personal finance software 'basic' includes 1. Multiple currency support, and 2. Ability to read and write native files between any same-branded products on Mac OS and Windows.
2. Original review: Aug. I have been using Quicken since 1993, and Quicken Bill Pay for more than 20 years. My bank account was recently hacked, and for the last 2 months, I have been trying.
3. Discuss: Quicken 2015 for Mac - box pack Sign in to comment. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read.Discussion.
4. Quicken Premier Review Quicken Premier sets the bar for personal finance software. You can sync your bank, credit card and investment accounts directly to Quicken so you never miss a transaction. By Lori Fairbanks 2015-07-15T23:11:30Z Personal Finance.

Quicken 2015 for Mac: Step-by-step guidance; See your bank, credit card, investment and retirement accounts in 1 place; Categorizes your spending so you know where your money is going; Stay on top of monthly bills using this Quicken accounting software; Create a realistic budget; Shows how your investments are performing.

Comments

• edited November 2018

  Downloaded Quicken 2018 Premier this morning from Quicken.com. ZERO problems. Bill pay is sooo much better. The product works very well. I think with Quicken separating from Intuit, the product is much better.
  I am still exploring but so far am satisfied with the product.
• edited October 2017

  Downloaded Quicken 2018 Premier this morning from Quicken.com. ZERO problems. Bill pay is sooo much better. The product works very well. I think with Quicken separating from Intuit, the product is much better.
  I am still exploring but so far am satisfied with the product.

  Quicken 2018 Premier, Version R2.1, Build 27.1.2.16
  No regrets. Other than the 'click through' bug I'm happy with it. Everything I've tried works. Typically I did have to re-set a couple of my Preferences. Even seems to be a bit faster than my QW2017.
• edited November 2017

  Thanks for your replies. Since it controls an important information, i am being cautious about being on the bleeding edge.
• edited November 2017

  Thanks for your replies. Since it controls an important information, i am being cautious about being on the bleeding edge.

  I'm not using Quicken 2018 yet..and won't until at least Christmas or before tax time..giving Quicken plenty of time to address all sorts of updates to fix what will surely be a litany of bugs and seeing how the sale prices and tax bundles shake out.
  What I've surmised is that I have copies of Quicken Windows 2017 AND Quicken Mac 2017. I have plenty of 'download life' left before I will need to upgrade.
  And since your subscription basically starts on DAY ONE when you install the software, I'm in no rush to upgrade yet.
  Besides, is there anything earth shattering in either version that I have to have? Nope.
  YMMV.
• edited October 2017

  I just upgraded to the Rental Property Manager version. I personally would wait before trying 2018. I've spent the last 2 days messing with it (and I am a computer software programmer, so I know what I am doing), and I finally decided to just start all the way over. This is going to take forever! It will only add 1 account at a time. It says it doesn't recognize the other account types, but they are accounts I've already added. This is very frustrating and I am very disappointed with Quicken! I hope they have a quick fix for this!
• edited June 2018

  I upgraded from mac 17 deluxe to mac 18 premier. Just noticed that I can not manage my auto renewal feature online. I am required to contact customer support. I should be able to manage my account settings without having to speak with customer service. It reminds me of the old days when i had to call the operator to make a phone call.
  Come on Quicken, we are old enough to make decisions and manage our own account settings!
• edited November 2017

  Before I start paying for another subscription (kind of pricy for Premier). Quicken is going to have to convince me that 2018 is much better then the crap they produced in 2017. Think I will take a wait and see attitude until about spring before I even consider jumping into it. I try to learn from my past mistakes.
• edited October 2017

  I upgraded from mac 17 deluxe to mac 18 premier. Just noticed that I can not manage my auto renewal feature online. I am required to contact customer support. I should be able to manage my account settings without having to speak with customer service. It reminds me of the old days when i had to call the operator to make a phone call.
  Come on Quicken, we are old enough to make decisions and manage our own account settings!

  They don't want you to easily stop auto-renewal. I hate it when other companies default to that. They want to entangle you in their telephone menu systems so you will give up.
• edited November 2017

  Yes, i am concerned that my disc based Office programs, are now subject to the whims of a corporate giant. I minimize my cloud usage as we know nothing stored there is private or secure. If you read any of these use contracts closely, you see that they limit your use of their product, but they reserve the right in the future to do just about anything they want with our information.
  Once they lock you in, you either succumb to their terms COMPLETELY, or lose use of your data.
  For now, Q says there is a data guaranty for other than starter versions.
• edited November 2017

  I've been a Quicken user for many, many years. Currently running '15 and I expect the 'sunset' soon as the 3-year support ends.
  Last year I reviewed Money Dance and found it OK, but not as well finished a product as Q. At a cost of $60 / 3 years, Quicken 2015 seemed the best value.
  Quicken 2018, at $45 / year is more than double the cost.
• edited November 2017

  @Mark .. I suggest you go to eBAY and buy a new in the box Quicken 2017 while it can be found there. Can be had there for very little $. Quicken 2017 will keep you going until the year 2020.
  Can tell you that there is very very little difference between Quicken 2017 and Quicken 2018.
• edited November 2017

  Does the new 2018 version have color back in the toolbar or is it still all gray with the overbearing bright white background throughout the screen?
• edited November 2017

  Before I start paying for another subscription (kind of pricy for Premier). Quicken is going to have to convince me that 2018 is much better then the crap they produced in 2017. Think I will take a wait and see attitude until about spring before I even consider jumping into it. I try to learn from my past mistakes.

  Historically Quicken has come with 3 years of support. I'm not familiar with '17, but I've always spread my initial purchase cost over that time to reduce the annual cost.
  I suppose software has always been a subscription model.
• edited October 2018

  Can anyone call out specific NEW features of 2018 (vs. 2017) that they find useful? The little I've seen says there's not much different (except for the subscription model). Looking to see if I stick with 2017 or upgrade?
• edited November 2017

  Can anyone call out specific NEW features of 2018 (vs. 2017) that they find useful? The little I've seen says there's not much different (except for the subscription model). Looking to see if I stick with 2017 or upgrade?

  @Mitch Javelin .. I have worked with both Quicken 2017 and 2018. I'm very Quicken savvy. I promise you that you will kick yourself in the butt, 8-) if you spend the $ for Quicken 2018.
  There is very very very little difference between Quicken 2017 and 2018.
  I'd say the majority of Quicken users would be hard pressed to actually realize that they were using 2018 and not the 2017 they were used to working with.
• edited October 2017

  Does the new 2018 version have color back in the toolbar or is it still all gray with the overbearing bright white background throughout the screen?

  @JRFL .. Still the same white background. Icons look a tad different but really not appealing in my opinion.
• edited October 2017

  I've been a Quicken user for many, many years. Currently running '15 and I expect the 'sunset' soon as the 3-year support ends.
  Last year I reviewed Money Dance and found it OK, but not as well finished a product as Q. At a cost of $60 / 3 years, Quicken 2015 seemed the best value.
  Quicken 2018, at $45 / year is more than double the cost.

  I did what Rhinecliff recommended and upgraded my 2015 to 2017 yesterday. I got the Home and Business for $50 on ebay which will be supported for a couple more years. You might want to grab a copy of 2017 soon, as the price may go up as others catch onto the same idea. I figure upgrading to 2017 allows me a couple more years to make a decision.
• edited November 2017

  Can anyone call out specific NEW features of 2018 (vs. 2017) that they find useful? The little I've seen says there's not much different (except for the subscription model). Looking to see if I stick with 2017 or upgrade?

  I think their product page along with the release notes spell it out pretty good.
  And they are worth looking at because you might even miss them if you don't know where to look.
  https://www.quicken.com/whats-new-quicken
  Note that on the 'Online Bills' (Bill presentment) that has been in Quicken since 2016, but the retrieval of PDF statements is new. But it is quite limited in which billers are supported for this. Like they are claiming 11,000+ billers, I think the ones that will return a PDF are probably less than 1,000. Also there have been reported bugs in the PDF feature where sometimes you can't view/download them even when Quicken shows them to be there.
  The release notes have some more details:
  https://www.quicken.com/support/update-and-mondo-patch-2018-release-quicken-windows
  Anyone looking for more than 'incremental changes' over Quicken 2017 are going to be very disappointed for the most part. But it has been reported that Quicken 2018 is now working better with 4K displays that Quicken 2017 is doing with the latest patches. I don't have a high DPI screen so I can't verify, just reporting what I have seen in other threads.
  Some people might like that for the report graphs you can change the colors. Note that doesn't extend into all graphs like say the projected balances.
• edited November 2017

  Downloaded Quicken 2018 Premier this morning from Quicken.com. ZERO problems. Bill pay is sooo much better. The product works very well. I think with Quicken separating from Intuit, the product is much better.
  I am still exploring but so far am satisfied with the product.

  I updated to Quicken 2018 Premier last night took one look at the Bills Tab and found that Quicken split the Bills from the Deposits so I no longer see all my upcoming Transactions on one page. I actually liked the Stacked Bill Reminder in Quicken 2017 Premier and the total overview of what was due. The split version of Quicken 2018 gives you a Stacked view for Income on a subtab and a Bar Setup for the Bills on a separate tab. The Calendar View just looks way too busy. Needless to say I reverted back to Quicken 2017 and cancelled the subscription. The jury is out if I will follow through with Quicken 2018 to me they fixed what wasn't broke. I guess they are taking a page out of Microsoft's book i.e. The start button removal and Xbox One lack of backward compatibility. I would just like the option to keep the 'Classic' View.
• edited October 2017

  $100 for 24 months at Office Depot, best price I have seen. https://www.officedepot.com/a/products/189989/Quicken-Premier-2018-2-Year-Download/
  I'm running Q2016 Premier and have been annoyed by the display issues (microscopic fonts on a 5K monitor). I took a survey from Quicken and plainly told them that I'd be happy to switch to a subscription service rather than paying for shyte every few years. I'll put my money where my mouth is.
• edited October 2017

  Thanks for your replies. Since it controls an important information, i am being cautious about being on the bleeding edge.

  thank you so much!! agree.
• edited December 2017

  I upgraded from mac 17 deluxe to mac 18 premier. Just noticed that I can not manage my auto renewal feature online. I am required to contact customer support. I should be able to manage my account settings without having to speak with customer service. It reminds me of the old days when i had to call the operator to make a phone call.
  Come on Quicken, we are old enough to make decisions and manage our own account settings!

  Currently you must contact Care to turn off auto renewal.
  However, we are working to make this option available on quicken.com. We plan to have this feature enabled this year—well in advance of the first, 1 year subscription expiration dates.
  Apologies for the inconvenience in the interim.
• edited October 2017

  Does the new 2018 version have color back in the toolbar or is it still all gray with the overbearing bright white background throughout the screen?

  Right-click on the header and you can switch backgrounds to gray in 2018
• edited October 2018

  I am still running Q2014 Premier. I have not seen any strong advice to upgrade over the last few years (other than the loss of support at 3 years). Will 2018 run better on Windows 10 Pro than my 2014? I have tolerated display/font issues which I did not have before the Windows upgrade.
• edited October 2017

  You have a point there. I like having the updated tax tables. Also, some of the older software doesn't work so well on windows 10.
  After, the last windows 10 update, i could no longer view the tax planner, and another program had to be installed. Installing Q18 fixed it. (Of course, reinstalling Q17 might have done that too. )
• edited October 2017

  Last night I was going to reconcile one of my checking accounts. For some reason, the update was not working, so I just downloaded a file from my Wells Fargo account and imported it into Quicken 2018 Rental Property Manager. Quicken failed to import 7 of the transactions. They all had to do with transfers between accounts. I had to manually enter them to get it reconciled. I am now very worried about what else Quicken may be failing to do! I am trying to track many different rental properties, rents, and expenses. Has anyone else had this happen?
• edited July 2018

  I updated to QW 2018 to try to fix some issues I was having (like no online biller list). Didn't fix the issues. Started crashing constantly when I installed the 'R2.3' patch. Went back to QW 2017
• edited October 2017

  I am still running Q2014 Premier. I have not seen any strong advice to upgrade over the last few years (other than the loss of support at 3 years). Will 2018 run better on Windows 10 Pro than my 2014? I have tolerated display/font issues which I did not have before the Windows upgrade.

  I don't have a high DPI screen, but the comments in this thread suggest that Quicken 2018 is working better in this regard:
  https://getsatisfaction.com/quickencommunity/topics/does-quicken-2018-have-4k-monitor-capability
• edited October 2017

  I updated to QW 2018 to try to fix some issues I was having (like no online biller list). Didn't fix the issues. Started crashing constantly when I installed the 'R2.3' patch. Went back to QW 2017

  Early adopters to new Quicken versions always pay the price for doing so.
  If you have Quicken 2015, 2016 or 2017 I'd be using those versions until the termination of downloads is very near. Only then would I upgrade to the new annual/bi-annual subscription model.
  Why? Well, first off you already PAID for your version and you have a lot of useful life left. Why pay for a subscription that will give you LESS useful life than the version you're already using?
  Second, as you've seen, it takes a very long while for Quicken to iron out all the inherent bugs of their newest version(s). Why? I have no idea. It IS beta tested, but from my experience, what is beta tested isn't always what users see in the production version.
  The only caveat to the above would be something earth shattering that is added or fixed. For example, if you're perturbed by the incessant 'click through' problem in the Windows version when backing up, and Quicken, by some miracle, actually fixes it..that might be a reason to upgrade.
  For Quicken Mac, if by some revelation they release a version with a robust reporting engine that accounts for transfer transactions and can have those included in a budget, then I would upgrade in an instant.
  But sadly..they haven't..on either version.
  Other than that..I'm good where I'm at and resist the temptation to upgrade daily. It's like being in a Twelve Step Program.
  LOL!
• edited October 2017

  Before I start paying for another subscription (kind of pricy for Premier). Quicken is going to have to convince me that 2018 is much better then the crap they produced in 2017. Think I will take a wait and see attitude until about spring before I even consider jumping into it. I try to learn from my past mistakes.

  2018 is an annual subscription. No spreading the cost out.

Quicken For The Mac

Comments

Quicken Software Mac

• edited November 2018

  What version of Quicken are you currently using? If you're subscribed to Q2018 or later, your subscription includes both PC and Mac versions. If so, the simple thing is to download the Mac version and play with it a bit.
  That said, I think in your case, it's mostly about what you're used to. There are some shortcuts that can help smooth things out in QMac, but mostly it's about getting used to it because it's different.
  Unless you can be more specific about what you mean by 'the flow is just off', it's going to be hard to provide any more detail about the differences.

  Quicken Mac Subscription; Quicken Mac user since the early 90s
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  There is no two line register in QMac, but the columns are completely configurable. You should be able to set it up so data entry is easy. On Mac, Command-N saves the current transaction and starts a new one. Once you enter the payee, it will prefill the rest of the fields from the last transaction for that payee in that account.
  I would suggest you try it. You have 30 days to get your money back if you don't like it. Or you could keep it for the upgrade of the QWin version since Q2019 comes with both Win and Mac versions included.

  Quicken Mac Subscription; Quicken Mac user since the early 90s
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  I have the same exact issue tried quicken for Mac a few years ago, it was a disaster! But I love my Mac. So I use a pc for quicken only and a Mac for everything else. If I were to go the online route can you choose the pc version and use it on a Mac?
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  Once the download complete, install the downloaded file of setup.Step #3: After finishing the installation process, run the iPadian emulator.Step #4: Accept all terms and conditions, and within no time it will complete the installation process.Step #5: Launch the software, and in the search bar look for iMessage.Step #6: Click on the app and download iMessage for pc and enjoy the iMessage on PC! IPadian emulator to Download iMessage on WindowsStep #2: Click on the download tab to download the file. Method #3: Use a Free iOS EmulatorIf any of the above two is not work for you, then you have to move the method that uses the emulator.Step #1: Go to the and download the iPadian emulator for windows for free. Chrome remote desktop for macbook. Method #4: Access iMessage History on Windows ComputerYes, by the above there way you can get iMessage app for Windows, but there is another method by which you can get all the history of your iMessage from iPhone to Windows pc using the third-party app.

  The online version is only an accompanying app to the desktop version. It is not a complete data set of your desktop data..should not be considered a backup of your data..and is NOT a replacement for your desktop version.
  Therefore, you can't just use the web version. You'll need to pick a Mac or Windows version of Quicken, then sync to the web or mobile app.
  And as you probably know, the Quicken desktop Mac and Windows versions are NOT compatible. And converting your data from Mac to Windows is nearly impossible.
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  I currently run the Quicken deluxe 2018 I am very happy, except it is quite slow.. How long will this version work? What would I upgrade with to stay the same format. I really dislike the single column ledger with Mac version among other things. Is the new 2019 quicken windows version and Mac version the same now. I saw that it is now sold for both?
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  I really like the two line register. You mentioned earlier that the columns are completely configurable? What exactly does the mean and how difficult is it?
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  If you REALLY have Quicken 2018, the Mac version is included in the subscription.
  As a matter of fact, Quicken 2019 and Quicken 2018 are virtually one product. It's just Quicken subscription. So if you have an active Quicken 2018 subscription, you already should have been updated to Quicken 2019.
  The remaining length of your subscription should be listed in the Quicken HELP area or on quicken.com.
  If your subscription expires, all online functions such as transaction downloads, updates, Zillow, Morningstar, stock prices, mobile app and web app access terminates. Additionally, you will get a Quicken reminder taking up about 25% of your data screen reminding (nagging) you to renew your subscription.
  Otherwise, you can continue to work by adding transactions and stock prices manually, with the crippled screen space.
  Quicken Mac has ONLY a one line transaction register. The columns are configurable as you can include or exclude which columns to show in the register. There is a Settings feature at the bottom of each register, so you can customize per register. It's easy to do.
  Mind you that Quicken Mac is a completely different product than Quicken Windows. Certain features in the Windows version are not present in the Mac version, such as the Tax Planner and Retirement Planner, Financial Calculators and more robust/customizable reports.
  Additionally, at this time Quicken Mac is still not able to include or exclude transfers in its reports and budgets. Thus, creating an accurate budget and reports takes some intricate (in my opinion) and creative methods. I still haven't been able to get it to account for my mortgage principal and retirement investment income.
  I have both Quicken Windows and Quicken Mac on my MacBook Pro. I still prefer, by leaps and bounds, Quicken Windows.
  The Mac development team has made certain strides in adding some features and others are promised or under advisement..but Quicken Inc does not make public any updates in the works nor any timetables.
  My opinion? Download Quicken Mac and see if you like it. Run both in parallel for a while (I've been doing it for about 18 months now) and see if it fits your needs.
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  @cassie.. The QMac registercolumns can be included/excluded, resized and the order changed. Configuration is easy, although has to be done separately for each different register. They will always be single line though.
  QWin and QMac are both included with the subscription, but they do not read the same file, so you can't go back and forth. You can transfer the QWin file to QMac. Transferring the other way does not work.
  One option if you want to stick with QWin is to run it within a Windows emulator on the Mac.

  Quicken Mac Subscription; Quicken Mac user since the early 90s
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  BTW, not a Windows emulator..a Windows virtual machine. They are definitely not the same ;-) If you want to consider that option, 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/ )
  (If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.)
  

  
  If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.
  
  (Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
  Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:
  

  • Quicken Windows FAQ list
    
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  Meanwhile, you may want to add your VOTEtoAdd option for 2-line/row display.
  
  First, click on the underlined link above to go there, then click VOTE at the top of THAT page, so your vote will 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 User Interface Options and Features. Click on the underlined link, then follow the instructions to add your vote to more related ideas. Your VOTES matter!
  (If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.)
  

  
  If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.
  
  (Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
  Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:
  

  • Quicken Windows FAQ list
    
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  Oh, and QWin and QMac are VERY different software.. the fastest way to know the differences is to try it. BUT if you are considering migrating over, 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..
  In your case, you can skip steps 1 and 2 but review all the prep and background info before:
  https://www.quicken.com/support/things-do-converting-your-data-quicken-mac-2016
  If someone needs 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 (first with Quicken Essentials in 2010, then again with QM2015 onward) and is not the same product as the Windows version, 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
  https://www.quicken.com/whats-new-quicken
  https://www.quicken.com/mac/upgrader-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. 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
  (A couple more things to note: historical currency rates are not migrated AND currency conversions of transactions are not migrated).
  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 this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.)
  

  
  If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.
  
  (Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
  Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:
  

  • Quicken Windows FAQ list
    
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  Most of this conversation has really been a sore point for me. Quicken for Windows has been around for ages. It's a great product. So, here's the brainiacs at Quicken saying; 'Hey, let's make a Mac version, but let's toss all of the really great things that QfW does in the trash and reinvent the world'.. seriously !!!
• edited December 2018

  I'm using a non subscription version.. 2016 I think. It's been a couple of years since I looked at the Mac version. From my memory, I think it had something to do with how the register in QfM is arranged differently than in Windows. Not that I'm averse to some learning curve, but with Windows I can quickly enter things from my check book almost without thinking about it and with the Mac one, it was taking a lot longer to do the same things. I also seem to remember something different in the reconciling of accounts, but I honestly don't remember what that was.

  Actually it is not quite that way at all.. there is a lot of history that lead to this point. Bottom line is that Quicken chose to re-write the QMac version because they ran into technical limitations with the previous version because of the direction that Mac OS chose to go and they figured it was better to start over than to make the old version work. You can read more about it here:
  Why does Quicken for Mac not have feature parity with the Windows versions?
  As a result of that choice, there were a few failed attempts to get this off the ground. Finally in about 2014 a solid team was being established and the progress has not been as fast as many had expected and hoped. But there has also been a verbal commitment to bring the feature set closer to parity between QWin and QMac.
  Now the development is also being guided by prioritizing the many outstanding features, with invitation from the community to help influence that.
  This is why I 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.
  To do that click on this underlined link, following the instructions then VOTE to your heart's content:
  Categorized List of IDEAS of Feature Requests and Enhancements to Vote On
  or if you prefer this layout:
  EXPANDED List of Categorized IDEAS of Feature Requests and Enhancements to Vote On
  
  (If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.)
  

  
  If you find this reply helpful, please be sure to click 'Like', so others will know, thanks.
  
  (Canadian user since '92, STILL using QM2007)
  Have Questions? Check out these FAQs:
  

  • Quicken Windows FAQ list