One of the biggest news items in the space for 2015 was the releasing a new version of Quicken for Mac. The last time there was a true update for Quicken for Mac was in 2007. Quicken Essentials for Mac was released after that, but no one really takes that app seriously. Previously, for Mac users who liked using Quicken, it was necessary to run.
For the most part, when Intuit owned Quicken it was ignoring the Mac platform, and that resulted in problems for Mac users who want to use Quicken. Now with four years under their belt, they just released the latest version — Quicken 2019 for Mac. This is the second version of Quicken as an independent company and no longer part of Intuit. It should be made known that Intuit has to H.I.G. Quicken has promised to keep improving the Macintosh version and the latest version has kept this promise.
Quicken for Mac Features. Price $34.99 - $74.99/year Budgeting Bill Payment Investment Tracking Access Macintosh, iOS App, Android App Credit Score Monitoring Bill Management Retirement Planning Tax Reporting Reconcile Transactions Currency Support Multiple Custom Categories Two-Factor Authentication Import QFX, QIF Files Online Synchronization Promotions Expand All Features What’s New for Quicken 2019?
The transaction colors again indicate cleared and uncleared transactions which is much better and the reconcile function is very handy now that I understand it. I still use this app more than any other I have on my phone but the lag issue is still prevalent. I needed to scroll back a couple months and it took me a couple minutes to do so.
Last year, the big buzz was Quicken’s adoption of the subscription model. This year, the big headline is Quicken’s introduction of a web-based platform. This is something Quicken Mac users have been asking for for a while. With the web platform, you can now access your data along with many features of the software from wherever you have internet access. The data is stored in the cloud and will sync with what’s on your desktop app.
However, the web platform is still just a companion to the desktop version. You still need to download and set up a desktop account.
The web platform is best for quick check-ins with your Quicken for Mac account, while still doing most of the heavy lifting with the original software. Quicken 2017 for Mac New Features. Manage your Investments — See how your investments are performing. Track cost basis, see realized and unrealized gains, and capital gains. Better Reporting — Compare your income and spending with custom reports. Improved Mobile App — Do more on the go with more functionality added. Improved User Interface — Enjoy a new look that’s easier to use and navigate.
Compared to the previous update in 2016, this one is a bigger improvement. In fact, Quicken has made the functionality more like its Windows counterpart (finally). Some individuals have commented they can finally get rid of the and run Quicken natively in MacOS. For me personally, I still prefer running the Quicken for Windows as the investment section (though much improved in this Mac version) and a few other features are still not up to par on the Macintosh version. To run Quicken for Mac, you’ll need to be running OS X 10.10 (Yosemite) or newer.
New Features introduced in Quicken 2016 for Mac If you missed last year’s version of Quicken for Mac, here’s what was available in the previous release:. Bill Payment — You can make payments within the Quicken app. Ability to transfer money between bank accounts — If set up within Quicken, you can transfer monies between accounts. Free Phone Support — Phone support is available Monday to Friday, 5 AM to 5 PM PST, and you can use their online chat support 24/7. Now you can pay your bills directly within Quicken 2019 for Mac Quicken for Mac Alternatives.
Here you will find Quicken versions by year for both Windows and Mac. For Mac users, you will only find release notes here; to download the latest update, follow the instructions in the previous section under 'Quicken Updates for Mac.'
. Select your Quicken version year beneath the operating system of your computer. For example, Windows users with 2016 version look under the 'Supported for Windows' column and select 'Quicken 2016.' It will take you to a page listing the release notes, which detail the fixes, changes and new features included in the latest update. If you do not see your version of Quicken listed, this means your version is older and no longer supported. In this case, you will have to upgrade your software, which usually means buying a new version of Quicken. Select 'Manual Update' for steps to install the update.
You will find a 'click here' link. Select the link to download the update file. You will be prompted to save the file to your computer.
Save it to your desktop, or another location but be sure to note the alternate location so you can find the file after the download is completed. Close Quicken if you have it open. Locate the update file you just downloaded. Double-click the file name to start the update process. Follow the prompts to complete the update.