VOL. XCIV, NO. 247

★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★

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Thursday, February 19, 2026

Tool Comparison

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) vs Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) comparison

Compare pricing, supported platforms, categories, and standout capabilities to decide which tool fits your workflow.

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) logo

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

fidelity.com

PricingOther
PlatformsWeb, Mobile, Desktop
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) logo

Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)

quicken.com

PricingSubscription
PlatformsDesktop, Web, Mobile
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At a glance

Platforms
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)Web, Mobile, Desktop
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)Desktop, Web, Mobile
Categories
Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)9
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)9
Pricing details

Tool

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Pricing not published

Tool

Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)

Starting price

Free tierNo
Free trial

Plans & pricing

Quicken SimplifiSubscription
Quicken Classic DeluxeSubscription
Quicken Classic PremierSubscription
Quicken Classic Business & PersonalSubscription
Category leaders
NewsTied
AlertsQuicken (Simplifi & Classic)
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Platform details

AttributeFidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC)Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Asset types
StocksETFsOptionsBondsMutual FundsCryptos
StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds
Experience
BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced
BeginnerIntermediate
Regions
North AmericaEuropeAPAC
North America
Data freshness
StreamingReal-time
Real-timeEnd of Day
API access
Not specifiedNot specified
Export formats
CSVExcelPDF
CSVExcel

Coverage overlap

Shared categories4

Categories where both tools offer overlapping coverage.

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) strengths5

Categories covered by Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) only.

Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) strengths5

Categories covered by Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) only.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?

Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) focuses on Brokerage, Portfolio, and Watchlist while Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) specializes in Portfolio, Watchlist, and Tax Lots / Lot Optimization. They overlap in 4 categories, so choose based on your preferred workflow and pricing.

How much do Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cost?

Both platforms require a paid subscription to access their full feature set. Compare the pricing details above to find the best value for your needs.

Which is better for beginners—Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?

Both platforms target experienced investors. If you're just starting out, expect a learning curve with either option.

Should I choose Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?

Choose Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) if you need Commission-free online trades for U.S. stocks and ETFs; options contracts at $0.65 each (a small number of ETFs still carry a $100 service fee)., and Execution quality reports highlight strong fill statistics, with most trades price-improved and executed in fractions of a second. Fidelity discloses savings per order and does not accept payment for order flow on stock and ETF trades.. Go with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if Aggregates virtually all major investment account types (401(k), IRAs, brokerage, 403(b), other retirement accounts, and taxable brokerage) from 14,000+ financial institutions into a single portfolio view showing holdings, balances, performance, and retirement savings across all accounts (Simplifi & Classic)., and Simplifi investments dashboard calculates both Time-Weighted Return (TWR) and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) across accounts, updates values with real-time market prices, and provides a curated news feed based on your specific holdings. better fits how you invest.

What asset classes do Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover?

Both cover Stocks, ETFs, Bonds, Mutual Funds, and Cryptos. Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) also includes Options. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) adds coverage for Funds.

Do Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) offer real-time data?

Yes, both platforms provide real-time market data. This makes either suitable for active trading strategies where timing matters.

Can I export data from Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?

Both platforms let you export data to spreadsheets (CSV, and Excel). This is useful for custom analysis or record-keeping.

Can I track my portfolio with Fidelity (Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC) or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?

Both platforms include portfolio tracking, so you can monitor your holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.

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