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- Best personal accounting software Quicken 2009 Deluxe *Est. $50
- Alternative personal accounting software Money Plus Deluxe *Est. $55
- Budgeting and debt-management software You Need A Budget Pro *Est. $50
- Free personal accounting software GnuCash *Est. $0
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- Runs on Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems
- Supports multiple currencies and languages
- No advertising in software
- Free trial download
- Lacks advanced financial planning tools
- Software is fairly basic
- Interface can be confusing
We found no comparative reviews of Moneydance, but About.com and Macworld magazine provide thorough and detailed single-product reviews.
February 2009. Reviewers say that Moneydance offers most of the features that users enjoy with Quicken and Money Plus, though it lacks some financial planning tools that both of those applications have. However, Moneydance has the advantage of running on multiple operating systems and supporting multiple currencies and languages. Moreover, owners won't have to look at advertisements when they use it. One reviewer finds "quirks" that make its interface frustrating to use at times, and another notes that Moneydance, which uses double-entry accounting, lumps accounts and transaction categories together in a way that can be confusing. Overall, though, reviews are positive, and they recommend Moneydance as well worth a try. Those who want to be able to do financial and retirement planning may be happier with Quicken 2009 or Money Plus, according to experts.
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Although Moneydance lacks the planning and financial analysis features that Quicken and Money Plus provide, Elmblad reports that this application provides the tools necessary to manage accounts and set up and track a budget, which is all that many users want or need. (Note: ConsumerSearch is owned by About.com, but the two don't share an editorial affiliation.)
Review: Moneydance Review, Shelley Elmblad
Reviewer Jeffery Battersby says Moneydance 2007 "is a viable and worthwhile alternative to Quicken." Though the program has a few minor quirks, he says, it offers every feature you need to track and manage money. The software isn't compared with others, however.
Review: Moneydance 2007, Jeffery Battersby, Dec. 2007
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