Software · head to head
Crypto.com vs Quicken
The short version
- Only Crypto.com has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Crypto.com trading fees are significantly higher than industry average at 0.25%/0.5% versus 0.15%/0.194%; 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: Crypto.com covers Cryptocurrency Trading, Quicken covers Budget creation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Crypto.com and Quicken actually diverge.
| Attribute | Crypto.com | Quicken |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $3.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2016 | 1983 |
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 Crypto.com
- Cryptocurrency Trading
- Visa Card
- Crypto Earn
- DeFi Wallet
- NFT
- Visa
- Apple Pay
- Google Pay
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.
Crypto.com
- Exchangesnot Quicken
- Walletsnot Quicken
- Paymentsnot Quicken
Quicken
- Individuals managing personal finances via Quicken Simplifi cloud app for budgeting and savings trackingnot Crypto.com
- Freelancers and self-employed managing business and personal finances via Quicken Business & Personal plannot Crypto.com
- Users preferring local data storage via Classic desktop editionsnot Crypto.com
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Crypto.com
- Trading fees are significantly higher than industry average at 0.25%/0.5% versus 0.15%/0.194%
- Bitcoin withdrawal fees are excessive at 0.0004 BTC (approximately $47) versus actual blockchain mining fees
- Customer support experiences significant delays up to months, with Trustpilot rating of 2.0/5
- CRO token dependency for fee reductions and card rewards exposes users to token price volatility
- Account freezes, card blocks, and verification delays reported by users
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
Crypto.com
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Crypto.com review.
Quicken
$3.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Quicken review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crypto.com if
- You need cryptocurrency trading.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android.
- You also want visa card.
Choose Quicken if
- You need budget creation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want bill management.
Questions people ask
- Is Crypto.com or Quicken better?
- Neither clearly leads. Crypto.com 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, Crypto.com or Quicken?
- Crypto.com has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Crypto.com and $3.99/month for Quicken.
- Does Crypto.com or Quicken run on more platforms?
- Crypto.com runs on Web, iOS, Android. Quicken runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- Can I use Crypto.com for free?
- Yes. Crypto.com has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quicken starts at $3.99/month.
- What is Crypto.com best used for?
- Crypto.com is most often used for exchanges, wallets, payments. Of those, exchanges and wallets are not what Quicken is typically brought in for.
- What can Crypto.com do that Quicken cannot?
- Crypto.com covers Cryptocurrency Trading, Visa Card, Crypto Earn, DeFi Wallet. Quicken covers Budget creation, Bill management, Investment tracking, Tax planning.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Crypto.com: What are Crypto.com's trading fees?
Base spot trading fees are 0.25% for makers and 0.5% for takers. Fees decrease with higher 30-day trading volume and CRO staking, with volume-based discounts reaching 0.065% maker and 0.1% taker fees at $5M volume.
SourceCrypto.com: What is the difference between Crypto.com App and Exchange?
The App is designed for beginners with embedded spreads reaching 0.5-1%, while the Exchange platform shows transparent maker/taker fees starting from 0.25%/0.50%, with costs decreasing with CRO staking and VIP levels.
SourceCrypto.com: What are the total costs of trading on Crypto.com?
Estimated total costs are approximately 1.30% per trade, composed of 0.75% trading fees and an approximate spread of 0.55%.
SourceCrypto.com: What integrations does Crypto.com have?
Crypto.com integrates with Coinbase and Kraken for cryptocurrency trading and account activity, enabling multi-exchange portfolio management.
SourceRelated pages
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