Software · head to head
Tiller Money vs Quicken
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Tiller Money no native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps; 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: Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Quicken covers Budget creation.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Tiller Money and Quicken actually diverge.
| Attribute | Tiller Money | Quicken |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/year | $3.99/month |
| Pricing model | Unknown | subscription |
| Platforms | Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel | Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS |
| Founded | 2015 | 1983 |
Identical on both: free tier (No), 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 Tiller Money
- Auto-populates financial data
- Customizable spreadsheets
- Budget tracking
- Financial templates
- Google Sheets
- Excel
- Web support
Only in Quicken
- Budget creation
- Bill management
- Investment tracking
- Tax planning
- Investment accounts
- Credit cards
- Windows support
- Mac support
Both cover
- Bank accounts
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Tiller Money
- Budget Managementnot Quicken
- Expense Trackingnot Quicken
- Investment Trackingnot Quicken
Quicken
- Individuals managing personal finances via Quicken Simplifi cloud app for budgeting and savings trackingnot Tiller Money
- Freelancers and self-employed managing business and personal finances via Quicken Business & Personal plannot Tiller Money
- Users preferring local data storage via Classic desktop editionsnot Tiller Money
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Tiller Money
- No native mobile app means mobile access limited to Google Sheets or Excel apps
- Spreadsheet-based interface can be intimidating for non-technical users unfamiliar with formulas
- Requires manual customization and setup of templates and formulas for advanced features
- No built-in investment performance tracking or analysis at the depth some competitors offer
- Customer support is email and community-based, not real-time chat or phone support
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
Tiller Money
$79/year- Annual Subscription$79/year
- Unlimited transaction import
- Up to 5 connected spreadsheets
- AutoCat categorization
Quicken
$3.99/monthNo published plan breakdown. See the Quicken review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Tiller Money if
- You need auto-populates financial data.
- You work on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel.
- You also want customizable spreadsheets.
Choose Quicken if
- You need budget creation.
- You work on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- You also want bill management.
Questions people ask
- Is Tiller Money or Quicken better?
- Neither clearly leads. Tiller Money starts at $79/year and Quicken at $3.99/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Tiller Money or Quicken?
- Tiller Money starts at $79/year and Quicken at $3.99/month.
- Does Tiller Money or Quicken run on more platforms?
- Tiller Money runs on Web, Google Sheets, Microsoft Excel. Quicken runs on Web, iOS, Android, Windows, macOS.
- What is Tiller Money best used for?
- Tiller Money is most often used for budget management, expense tracking, investment tracking. Of those, budget management and expense tracking are not what Quicken is typically brought in for.
- What can Tiller Money do that Quicken cannot?
- Tiller Money covers Auto-populates financial data, Customizable spreadsheets, Budget tracking, Financial templates. Quicken covers Budget creation, Bill management, Investment tracking, Tax planning. Both handle Bank accounts.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Tiller Money: How much does Tiller Money cost?
Tiller Money costs $79 per year with no free tier. A 30-day free trial is available. The annual subscription includes 5 connected spreadsheets and unlimited categories.
SourceTiller Money: Does Tiller work with Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. Tiller automatically feeds daily bank transactions and account balances to Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel spreadsheets you own. Your data remains yours permanently.
SourceTiller Money: How many banks and financial institutions does Tiller connect to?
Tiller connects to 21,000+ US banks, credit card accounts, brokerages, and loan servicers via Yodlee and MX data providers. New banks are added weekly.
SourceTiller Money: What is AutoCat in Tiller?
AutoCat is Tiller's 100% customizable automatic categorization feature that learns your spending patterns. You can set rules like 'file all grocery store transactions above $10 as groceries and below $10 as snacks.'
SourceTiller Money: Does Tiller have a mobile app?
Tiller does not have a dedicated mobile app. Instead, it uses Google Sheets and Excel apps on mobile devices to access your spreadsheets. Mobile access is primarily for viewing, not transaction entry.
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