★ BEST INVESTING TOOLS COMPARISON ★
VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) vs Revolut (Invest)
Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
Best for tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator
Subscription · Desktop · Web · Mobile
- Delayed quotes won't cut it; you need real-time data
- You care about tax lots / lot optimization, capital gains estimator, and financials, things Revolut (Invest) doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick Revolut (Invest) if
Revolut (Invest)
Best for brokerage and ETF analysis
Free • Paid plans available · Mobile · Web · 100% positive (1 vote)
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about brokerage, ETF analysis, and wealth management, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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The verdict
The bottom line
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Revolut (Invest) cover a lot of the same ground (5 shared categories, including portfolio, watchlist, and downloadable tax reports), so for the basics you won't go far wrong with either. The real difference is focus: only Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) gives you tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator, and only Revolut (Invest) gives you brokerage and ETF analysis.
Key differences at a glance
- Real-time data
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Free plan
- Revolut (Invest)
- Free trial
- Revolut (Invest)30 days
- Desktop app
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Broker sync
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
- Global coverage
- Revolut (Invest)
Comparison snapshot
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Pricing & plans | ||
Starting price | Subscription | Free • Paid plans available |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 | 6 limits: Standard: commission free orders: 0, Plus: commission free orders: 0 +4 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | No |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | TurboTax | — |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate |
Best for | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors | — |
Categories covered | 9 | 9 |
Regions | North America | Europe, North America, APAC |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | — |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | — |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) | Visit Revolut (Invest) |
Standout features
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) does best
- Aggregate investment, retirement, brokerage, bank, credit, loan, and other household accounts across supported financial institutions.
- Use Simplifi on web and mobile for investment dashboards with holdings, balances, IRR, TWR, real-time prices, and a news feed based on owned securities.
- Use Quicken Classic desktop for deeper investment views, including performance, realized gains, asset-class grouping, account grouping, and historical snapshots.
- Run Portfolio Analyzer in Classic for average annual return, asset allocation, standard-deviation-based risk, largest holdings, account concentration, and tax-implication summaries.
- Use Portfolio X-Ray in Classic to look through mutual funds, ETFs, and equity funds and understand underlying stock exposure.
What Revolut (Invest) does best
- Buy and sell stocks, ETFs/ETPs, bonds, crypto, and precious metals where Revolut offers those products in your country.
- Invest from small minimums and manage investing from the same mobile app used for banking, cards, transfers, and broader money workflows.
- Use in-app watchlists, price alerts, market news, and basic portfolio views for simple monitoring.
- Use plan-based commission-free order allowances where available, then pay execution commissions after the allowance is used.
- Use selected ETP investment-plan buys commission-free where Revolut supports that separate investment-plan treatment.
Data & access details
| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds | StocksETFsBondsCommoditiesCryptos |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediate |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term Investors | Not specified |
Regions | North America | EuropeNorth AmericaAPAC |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | Not specified |
Data granularity | EOD | Not specified |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Integrations | TurboTax | Not specified |
Export formats | CSVExcel | PDF |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO | Not specified |
Vendor & support | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, and Forum | Revolut LtdCountry: United KingdomSupport: Chat and Phone |
Curation ratings | Not specified | Methodology 3/5Reliability 4/5UX 4/5 |
Green tags are exclusive to that tool in this comparison.
Pricing breakdown
—
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- businesses: 10
Free
Starting price
Plans & pricing
- commission free orders: 0
- commission free orders: 0
- commission free orders: 5
- commission free orders: 10
- commission free orders: 10
- trading pro: Included where available
Coverage overlap
Shared categories
5Where the two tools cover the same ground.
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) strengths
4What you only get with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic).
Revolut (Invest) strengths
4What you only get with Revolut (Invest).
Community category leaders
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Revolut (Invest)?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization, while Revolut (Invest) puts more weight on brokerage, portfolio, and watchlist. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest) free to use?
Revolut (Invest) has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with Revolut (Invest) and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Should I choose Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest)?
It depends on what you're after. Pick Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) if tax lots / lot optimization and capital gains estimator matter to you; go with Revolut (Invest) if you'd rather have brokerage and ETF analysis. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Revolut (Invest) cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and cryptos. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) also handles mutual funds and funds. Revolut (Invest) adds commodities on top.
Does Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest) have real-time data?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) offers real-time data, which matters if you trade actively. Revolut (Invest) runs on delayed or end-of-day data, which is perfectly fine for longer-term investors who don't live and die by the tick.
Which covers international markets: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest)?
Revolut (Invest) has documented international coverage (Europe, North America, and APAC), 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 Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and Revolut (Invest)?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) exports to CSV and Excel. Revolut (Invest) is stingier about getting data out.
Can Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest) connect to my broker?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) syncs with brokers automatically. With Revolut (Invest), you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Can I track my portfolio with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or Revolut (Invest)?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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