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Argent vs Quicken

Argent logo

Argent

Software

The smart wallet for DeFi and NFTs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Quicken logo

Quicken

Software

Take control of your finances

From
$3.99/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Argent has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Argent renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired; Quicken quicken Simplifi (cloud version) costs $3.99 annually if billed yearly, but renews at full price $6.99/month unless cancelled before renewal
  • They diverge on capability: Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Quicken covers Budget creation.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Argent and Quicken actually diverge.

Attributes where Argent and Quicken differ
AttributeArgentQuicken
Starting priceFree$3.99/month
Pricing modelfreesubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS
Founded20181983

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Argent

  • Smart Contract Wallet
  • Social Recovery
  • No Seed Phrase
  • Built-in DeFi
  • NFT Support
  • Ethereum
  • zkSync
  • Starknet

Only in Quicken

  • Budget creation
  • Bill management
  • Investment tracking
  • Tax planning
  • Bank accounts
  • Investment accounts
  • Credit cards
  • Windows support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Argent

  • Self-custodial wallet on mobilenot Quicken
  • Holding digital dollars under your own controlnot Quicken
  • Spending through a virtual card with Apple Pay or Google Paynot Quicken
  • Connecting to dapps through WalletConnectnot Quicken

Quicken

  • Individuals managing personal finances via Quicken Simplifi cloud app for budgeting and savings trackingnot Argent
  • Freelancers and self-employed managing business and personal finances via Quicken Business & Personal plannot Argent
  • Users preferring local data storage via Classic desktop editionsnot Argent

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Argent

  • Renamed Ready, and argent.xyz now redirects to ready.co, so the Argent name is retired
  • The product has shifted toward community cards and digital dollars rather than being presented purely as a crypto wallet
  • Supported chains are no longer listed on the main site

Quicken

  • Quicken Simplifi (cloud version) costs $3.99 annually if billed yearly, but renews at full price $6.99/month unless cancelled before renewal
  • Renewal pricing significantly higher than introductory rate; annual cost jumps from $47.88 (promotional) to $83.88 (regular renewal)

Pricing, plan by plan

Argent

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Smart wallet
    • Social recovery
    • DeFi

Quicken

$3.99/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Quicken review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Argent if

  • You need smart contract wallet.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want social recovery.
Argent review

Choose Quicken if

  • You need budget creation.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
  • You also want bill management.
Quicken review

Questions people ask

Is Argent or Quicken better?
Neither clearly leads. Argent starts at Free and Quicken at $3.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Argent or Quicken?
Argent has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Argent and $3.99/month for Quicken.
Does Argent or Quicken run on more platforms?
Argent runs on Ios, Android. Quicken runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
Can I use Argent for free?
Yes. Argent has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quicken starts at $3.99/month.
What is Argent best used for?
Argent is most often used for self-custodial wallet on mobile, holding digital dollars under your own control, spending through a virtual card with apple pay or google pay, connecting to dapps through walletconnect. Of those, self-custodial wallet on mobile and holding digital dollars under your own control are not what Quicken is typically brought in for.
What can Argent do that Quicken cannot?
Argent covers Smart Contract Wallet, Social Recovery, No Seed Phrase, Built-in DeFi. Quicken covers Budget creation, Bill management, Investment tracking, Tax planning.
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