Alternatives to Microsoft Money
If you are looking for alternatives to Microsoft Money for the PocketPC/Windows Mobile, then see FAQ Article 473. This article is about the desktop software, rather than the cut-down Mobile softwareIf you're looking for a program which can handle finances, or budgeting, and do not wish to use Microsoft Money, then some of the following programs may be for you:
Commercial Software
Quicken
Not available in all regions, it is the main competition for Microsoft Money. If you're interested in getting the program, then you can download it digitally (
Quicken 2008 Deluxe
,
Quicken 2008 Premier, or
Quicken 2008 Home and Business
).
Mvelopes Personal
This is an online personal spending management system, which also works on a Mac. For more information and to purchase, see
Mvelopes Personal
You need a budget (YNAB) Pro
The software is built around Four Rules of Cash Flow. These Four Rules will help you maximize the value of every dollar, get out of debt, save for retirement, and reach your other financial goals.
Available in the US from AmazonOthers
Crown Money Map (Previously known as 'Money Matters'), MoneyDance, MoneyBox and Personal Accountz (Can be obtained in the UK here -
Personal Accountz (PC/Mac)
)
Open Source Software
AceMoney
AceMoney has multiple languages. It is available in Arabic, Bosnian, Bulgarian, Catalan, Chinese, Croatian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, French, Galician, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian, Lithuanian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Slovenian, Swedish, Turkish, Ukrainian and Welsh!
Others
GnuCash is probably the best-known alternative. However, there are some others, such as Grisbi, jGnash and GFP.
This page is still being updated. Alternatives not mentioned above can be passed onto me via the contact page
Keywords: Personal Accountz, MoneyBox, GnuCash, Quicken, Grisbi, jGnash, GFP, Money Matters, MoneyDance