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Compare Budgeting Apps

Side-by-side comparison of 2 budgeting apps

Feature

GnuCash

★ 4.20
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Quicken Simplifi

★ 4.50
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Basic Information
Website Visit Site ↗ Visit Site ↗
Pricing Model Free Subscription
Price Details Completely free, open-source, and no hidden costs—unless you count the time spent learning its quirks. $5.99 per month, billed annually
Monthly Price Free $5.99
Annual Price Free $71.88
Founded 1998 2020
Platform Support
Web
Ios
Android
Windows
Mac
Linux
Features
Automated transaction tracking
Basic investment tracking
CSV and JSON import from Mint
Check printing
Custom spending reports
Customizable Spending Plan
Detailed reports and graphs
Double-entry bookkeeping
Financial calculations
Mortgage and loan tracking
Multi-currency support
Net worth tracking with Zillow integration
QIF/OFX/CSV import
Savings goals
Scheduled transactions
Small business accounting tools
Space Sharing for collaborative finance
Stock and mutual fund tracking
Subscription and bill reminders
Watchlists for spending categories
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • + Free as in beer and speech
  • + Robust accounting features for small businesses
  • + No vendor lock-in—your data is yours
  • + Sleek, intuitive interface
  • + Strong mobile apps for on-the-go tracking
  • + Flexible budgeting with Spending Plan
Cons
  • Interface looks like it’s stuck in 1998
  • Learning curve steeper than a tax audit
  • No mobile app for on-the-go budgeting
  • Clunky JSON import process from Mint
  • No direct bill payment feature
  • Limited to 10,000 transactions per import

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Quick Summary

GnuCash

Best for:

Budget-conscious users

Platform coverage:

3 platforms

Feature count:

10 features

Quicken Simplifi

Best for:

Users wanting ongoing support

Platform coverage:

6 platforms

Feature count:

10 features