Software · head to head
EveryDollar vs Quicken
The short version
- Only EveryDollar has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: EveryDollar the free version has no bank connection, so every transaction is entered by hand; 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: EveryDollar covers Zero-based budgeting, Quicken covers Budget creation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which EveryDollar and Quicken actually diverge.
| Attribute | EveryDollar | Quicken |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $3.99/month |
| Pricing model | freemium | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Web, IOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2014 | 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 EveryDollar
- Zero-based budgeting
- Transaction tracking
- Budget planning
- Financial insights
- Web support
- Android support
Only in Quicken
- Budget creation
- Bill management
- Investment tracking
- Tax planning
- Investment accounts
- Credit cards
- Windows support
- Mac support
Both cover
- Bank accounts
- IOS support
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
EveryDollar
- Zero based monthly budgeting using the Ramsey methodnot Quicken
- Tracking bills and sinking funds by categorynot Quicken
- Automatically importing bank transactions into a budget on Premiumnot Quicken
Quicken
- Individuals managing personal finances via Quicken Simplifi cloud app for budgeting and savings trackingnot EveryDollar
- Freelancers and self-employed managing business and personal finances via Quicken Business & Personal plannot EveryDollar
- Users preferring local data storage via Classic desktop editionsnot EveryDollar
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
EveryDollar
- The free version has no bank connection, so every transaction is entered by hand
- CSV export of budget data is Premium only
- Spending reports and historical comparisons are Premium only
- Premium costs $17.99 per month billed monthly, and the $6.67 headline rate requires paying $79.99 for a year up front
- The free trial lasts 14 days and is limited to new 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
EveryDollar
Free- FreeFree
- Manual budget entry
- Plus$14.99/month
- Bank sync
- Mobile app
- Transaction tracking
Quicken
$3.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Quicken review.
Which should you pick?
Choose EveryDollar if
- You need zero-based budgeting.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Web, IOS, Android.
- You also want transaction tracking.
Choose Quicken if
- You need budget creation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want bill management.
Questions people ask
- Is EveryDollar or Quicken better?
- Neither clearly leads. EveryDollar 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, EveryDollar or Quicken?
- EveryDollar has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for EveryDollar and $3.99/month for Quicken.
- Does EveryDollar or Quicken run on more platforms?
- EveryDollar runs on Web, IOS, Android. Quicken runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- Can I use EveryDollar for free?
- Yes. EveryDollar has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Quicken starts at $3.99/month.
- What is EveryDollar best used for?
- EveryDollar is most often used for zero based monthly budgeting using the ramsey method, tracking bills and sinking funds by category, automatically importing bank transactions into a budget on premium. Of those, zero based monthly budgeting using the ramsey method and tracking bills and sinking funds by category are not what Quicken is typically brought in for.
- What can EveryDollar do that Quicken cannot?
- EveryDollar covers Zero-based budgeting, Transaction tracking, Budget planning, Financial insights. Quicken covers Budget creation, Bill management, Investment tracking, Tax planning. Both handle Bank accounts, IOS support.