★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
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Tool Comparison
getquin vs Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Pick getquin if
getquin
Free • From $99.99/yr · Web · Mobile
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about institutional ownership, stock ideas, and market sentiment, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Subscription · Desktop · Web · Mobile
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, capital gains estimator, and downloadable tax reports, things getquin doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and news), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. getquin simply does more: 13 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including institutional ownership, stock ideas, and market sentiment. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- getquin
- Broader coverage
- getquin13 vs 9 categories
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Global coverage
- getquin
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How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.ShowHide
How they stack up
The side-by-side table: pricing, platforms, data, and coverage at a glance.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Free • From $99.99/yr | Subscription |
Free tier | Yes | No |
Free trial | — | — |
Plan limits | — | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | No | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | Yes |
Integrations | — | TurboTax |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders, Long-term Investors +1 more | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors |
Categories covered | 13 | 9 |
Regions | Europe, North America | North America |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 3 signals: Latency: Real-time, Multi-currency +1 more | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more |
Capabilities | Broker sync and Multi-currency | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more |
Security | 3 signals: Status page, Encryption at rest +1 more | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit |
| Try it | Visit getquin | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) |
Where each one shines
What getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) each do best.What getquin does best
- Tracking portfolio and net worth across investments, bank accounts, brokers, wallets, and other assets in one app.
- Connections for supported broker and bank accounts through secure API or open-banking connections, with file and manual import available where needed.
- Tracking many asset classes, including stocks, ETFs, funds, crypto, DeFi investments, real estate, angel investments, collectibles, art, commodities, and other alternatives.
- Dividend tracking and dividend calendar views for cumulative payouts, forward dividend forecasts, growth rates, yields, and personal portfolio income timing.
- Getquin AI and DeepDive-style analysis to inspect holdings by country, sector, currency, asset class, diversification, and concentration.
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) does best
- Aggregate investment, retirement, brokerage, bank, credit, loan, and other household accounts across supported financial institutions.
- Simplifi on web and mobile for investment dashboards with holdings, balances, IRR, TWR, real-time prices, and a news feed based on owned securities.
- Quicken Classic desktop for deeper investment views, including performance, realized gains, asset-class grouping, account grouping, and historical snapshots.
- Tools for running Portfolio Analyzer in Classic for average annual return, asset allocation, standard-deviation-based risk, largest holdings, account concentration, and tax-implication summaries.
- Portfolio X-Ray in Classic to look through mutual funds, ETFs, and equity funds and understand underlying stock exposure.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic), side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsFundsCryptosReal EstateCommoditiesOther | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term InvestorsDividend Investors | Retail TradersLong-term Investors |
Regions | EuropeNorth America | North America |
Coverage details | Identifiers: Ticker and ISIN | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-time | Real-timeEnd of Day |
Data granularity | Not specified | EOD |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | BrokerOAuthManual | Manual |
Integrations | Not specified | TurboTax |
Export formats | Not specified | CSVExcel |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Status pageEncryption at restEncryption in transit | Encryption at restEncryption in transit |
Capability signals | Broker syncMulti-currency | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO |
Vendor & support | QUIN Technologies GmbHCountry: GermanyFounded 2020Support: Email | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, and Forum |
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What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.ShowHide
What you'll actually pay
Plans, billing, trials, and per-month pricing for both tools.| Tier | ||
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free | — |
| Entry paid plan | $99.99/yr≈ $8.33/mo“getquin premium” | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” |
| Tier 2 | — | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 |
| Tier 3 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Deluxe” |
| Tier 4 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Premier” |
| Tier 5 | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Family Enterprise” |
| Top plan | — | Subscription“Quicken Classic Business & Personal” |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
getquin leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and institutional ownership, while Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) puts more weight on portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is getquin or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) free to use?
getquin has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with getquin and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose getquin or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick getquin if institutional ownership and stock ideas matter to you; go with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if you'd rather have tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, funds, and cryptos. getquin also handles real estate, commodities, and other. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) adds mutual funds and bonds on top.
Do getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Which covers international markets: getquin or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
getquin has documented international coverage (Europe and North America), so it's the safer bet if you hold non-US stocks. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is more region-specific, mainly North America.
Can I export data from getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) exports to CSV and Excel. getquin is stingier about getting data out.
Can getquin or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) connect to my broker?
Yes, both connect to brokers, so your portfolio syncs automatically instead of you keying in every trade.
Are getquin and Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) good for long-term investing?
Yes, both are aimed squarely at long-term investors. Compare their coverage, workflow, and price before assuming they solve the same long-term research job.
Can I track my portfolio with getquin or Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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