Best Personal Finance Software - Compare Quicken, Checksoft, YNAB, Moneydance & Mvelopes

Best Personal Finance Software Programs


We've reviewed our current top Personal Finance software programs, and compare their main features below.

 
Quicken
Deluxe
2012
Mvelopes
Moneydance 2011
Checksoft
Personal Deluxe
You Need A Budget 3
(YNAB)
 
Quicken Deluxe 2012
Mvelopes
Moneydance 2011
Avanquest Checksoft Personal Deluxe 12
YNAB 3
           
Prices
 
 
 
 
 
CD / DOWNLOAD
$59.99
$7.90/month
$39.99
$29.95
$59.95
      Discounted Price:
$39.99
 
 
 
 
Rating          
Overall Rating
8.5 / 10
8.0 / 10
8.5 / 10
8.0 / 10
8.5 / 10
Interface / Navigation
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.5
Ease of Use
9.0
8.5
8.5
8.0
9.0
Extent of Features
9.0
7.75
8.5
7.75
8.5
Help / Guide Functions
8.5
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.5
Customer & Technical Support
8.0
9.0
8.5
8.75
9.0
Value for Price
8.5
7.5
8.5
8.75
8.0
Features          
Envelope Budget System  
   
Web Access  
     
Mobile / iPhone Access  
     
Accounts Overview
Automatic Transaction Retrieval
     
Balance/Reconcile Accounts
 
Categorize Spending
Create Budgets
 
Process Bill Payments
*
15 free/mth
   
Set Transaction Reminders
Schedule Recurring Transactions
 
Generate reports/graphs
Scan & Save Receipts, Docs
       
Print Checks
 
Design Custom Checks      
 
Multi-Currency Support
   
Mark Tax Deductible Expenses
       
Export to Tax Prep Software
       
Portfolio Analyzer
 
   
Stock Quotes Download/History
 
   
Financial Planners:
     
  • Retirement Planner
     
  • College Planner
       
  • Debt Reduction Planner
     
  • Car Maintenance Planner        
Financial Calculators
   
Unique Budgeting Methodology        
Free Trial Available  
 
Compatibility          
Windows Vista
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Macintosh
¹
 
Linux  
 
Assistance & Support          
E-mail
Phone
*
   
 
Chat Support
     
Online FAQ's & Forums
Online Manual    
 
Money Back Guarantee
60-day
   
90-day
30-day
 
Quicken Deluxe 2008
Mvelopes
Moneydance
Checksoft Deluxe
YNAB 3
 
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* Extra fee applies
¹ Separate Mac version available.


1. Quicken Deluxe 2012


Main Benefits. Comprehensive package with in-depth features. My Savings Plan is a great savings tool, keeping you on target for the month. Financial Planners help you achieve mortgage, college and retirement savings goals and Debt Reduction Planner helps you get out of debt.

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2. Mvelopes


Main Benefits. Envelope-budgeting system. Web-based so users can access their financial information anywhere with an internet connection, including mobile/iPhone access. Connects to over 14,000 financial institutions. Automatically downloads transactions daily.

Up to 15 bill payments free per month.


3. Moneydance 2011


Main Benefits. Runs on nearly any operating system: XP, Vista, Mac, Linux.
Provides online bill pay, investment portfolio tracking and prints checks.

Offers extensive multi-currency support and translates into other languages such as Spanish, French, German.


4. Avanquest Checksoft Personal Deluxe 12


Main Benefits. Simpler package offering same main features as competitors.
Allows custom check design and extensive, free of charge technology support is available.

Includes 150 free personal checks & five checkbook kits.


5. You Need a Budget (YNAB) 3


Main Benefits. Applies unique budgeting methodology to traditional envelope budgeting system, ensuring you only spend money you have already earned. Runs on Adobe AIR so can be used with Windows 7, XP, Vista, Mac or Linux operating system.

Provides straightforward tools for reducing debt quickly. Offers free scheduled coaching sessions on use of the program and budgeting issues. Free e-course provided. Great budgeting program for personal finance management beginners.





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