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VOL. XCIV, NO. 247
Tool comparison edition
Tool Comparison
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) vs TradingView
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 TradingView doesn't offer
- You're a long-term investor who cares more about fundamentals than headlines
Pick TradingView if
TradingView
Free • From $12.95/mo · Web · Mobile · Desktop
- You'd rather start free and only pay if you outgrow it
- You care about data visualizations, quant, and screeners, things Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't offer
- You've outgrown the basics and want pro-level depth
Skip both if: Neither one clicks with how you research; there are strong third options.
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Our take
The bottom line
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView 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. TradingView simply does more: 27 categories to Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)'s 9, including data visualizations, quant, and screeners. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) counters by keeping things simpler.
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Key differences at a glance
- Free plan
- TradingView
- Free trial
- TradingView30 days
- Broader coverage
- TradingView27 vs 9 categories
- Broker sync
- Quicken (Simplifi & Classic)
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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 | Subscription | Free • From $12.95/mo |
Free tier | No | Yes |
Free trial | — | 30 days |
Plan limits | Quicken Business & Personal: businesses: 10 | 52 limits: Basic: charts per tab: 1, Basic: indicators per chart: 2 +50 more |
| Platforms & access | ||
Web app | Yes | Yes |
Desktop app | Yes | Yes |
Mobile app | Yes | Yes |
API access | No | No |
Broker sync | Yes | No |
Integrations | TurboTax | Trading panel brokers (100+ partners), Pine Script +1 more |
| Audience & fit | ||
Experience level | Beginner, Intermediate | Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced |
Best for | Retail Traders and Long-term Investors | Retail Traders, Pro Retail +4 more |
Categories covered | 9 | 27 |
Regions | North America | — |
| Data & capabilities | ||
Data quality | 5 signals: Latency: Real-time and End of Day, Granularity: EOD +3 more | 3 signals: Latency: Streaming, Real-time, 15-min Delayed, and End of Day, Granularity: Tick, Second, Minute, and EOD +1 more |
Data partners | — | 3 partners: ICE Data Services, FactSet +1 more |
Capabilities | 4 signals: Broker sync, Tax lots +2 more | 8 signals: Custom formulas, Universe builder +6 more |
Security | Encryption at rest and Encryption in transit | Status page |
| Try it | Visit Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) | Visit TradingView |
Where each one shines
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView each do best.ShowHide
Where each one shines
What Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView each do best.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.
What TradingView does best
- Tools for building multi-asset charts for stocks, ETFs, crypto, FX, futures, bonds, commodities, options, and indices from one charting workspace.
- Supercharts with multi-chart layouts, custom intervals, drawing tools, chart templates, Volume Profile, auto chart patterns, and other technical-analysis overlays.
- Screening for markets with stock, ETF, bond, crypto, CEX/DEX, and Pine screeners using hundreds of technical and fundamental fields.
- Tools for creating and test indicators, alerts, and strategies with Pine Script, TradingView’s cloud IDE, strategy tester, Deep Backtesting, Bar Magnifier, and exportable strategy data.
- Support for setting cloud alerts on prices, drawings, indicators, and Pine scripts, with delivery through browser, email, mobile apps, and webhooks on eligible plans.
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView, side by side.ShowHide
Every detail we compared
Every tracked attribute for Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView, side by side.| Attribute | ||
|---|---|---|
| Coverage & fit | ||
Asset types | StocksETFsMutual FundsBondsCryptosFunds | StocksETFsCryptosBondsCommoditiesCurrenciesFuturesOptions |
Experience | BeginnerIntermediate | BeginnerIntermediateAdvanced |
Target audience | Retail TradersLong-term Investors | Retail TradersPro RetailDay TradersSwing TradersAlgo TradersQuants/Developers |
Regions | North America | Not specified |
Coverage details | Countries: US and CAIdentifiers: Ticker | Identifiers: Ticker |
| Data | ||
Data freshness | Real-timeEnd of Day | StreamingReal-time15-min DelayedEnd of Day |
Data granularity | EOD | TickSecondMinuteEOD |
Data partners | Not specified | ICE Data ServicesFactSetQuartr |
| Access & integrations | ||
Import methods | Manual | Not specified |
Integrations | TurboTax | Trading panel brokers (100+ partners)Pine ScriptWebhook alerts |
Export formats | CSVExcel | CSVImage |
| Plans & trust | ||
Security & compliance | Encryption at restEncryption in transit | Status page |
Capability signals | Broker syncTax lotsMulti-currencyCost basis: FIFO and LIFO | Custom formulasUniverse builderMulti-leg optionsGreeksIV surfacePortfolio attributionCorrelationYield curves |
Vendor & support | Quicken Inc.Country: USFounded 1983Support: Chat, Phone, and Forum | TradingView, Inc. |
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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“Basic”charts per tab: 1 · indicators per chart: 2 · +7 more |
| Entry paid plan | Subscription“Quicken Simplifi” | $12.95/mo“Essential”charts per tab: 2 · indicators per chart: 5 · +8 more |
| Tier 2 | Subscription“Quicken Business & Personal”businesses: 10 | $29.95/mo“Plus”charts per tab: 4 · indicators per chart: 10 · +8 more |
| Tier 3 | Subscription“Quicken Classic Deluxe” | $59.95/mo“Premium”charts per tab: 8 · indicators per chart: 25 · +9 more |
| Tier 4 | Subscription“Quicken Classic Premier” | $199.95/mo“Ultimate”charts per tab: 16 · indicators per chart: 50 · +10 more |
| Tier 5 | Subscription“Quicken Classic Family Enterprise” | — |
| Top plan | Subscription“Quicken Classic Business & Personal” | — |
| Custom / enterprise | — | Contact sales“Enterprise plans” |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
Questions we keep getting
What's the difference between Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) leans toward portfolio, watchlist, and tax lots / lot optimization, while TradingView puts more weight on data visualizations, quant, and screeners. They overlap in 5 categories, so for most people it comes down to workflow preference and price.
Is Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView free to use?
TradingView has a free tier, so you can get started without paying anything. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is paid-only. If budget matters, start with TradingView and see how far it takes you before opening your wallet.
Which is better for beginners: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView?
Honestly, neither is aimed at beginners. Expect a learning curve either way; that's the trade-off for the depth they offer.
Should I choose Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView?
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 TradingView if you'd rather have data visualizations and quant. And if you only need the basics both share, let price decide.
What asset classes do Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView cover?
Both cover stocks, ETFs, bonds, and cryptos. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) also handles mutual funds and funds. TradingView adds commodities, currencies, and futures on top.
Do Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView offer real-time data?
Yes, both serve real-time market data, so either works when timing matters.
Can I export data from Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) and TradingView?
Yes, both export to spreadsheets (CSV), which is handy if you like running your own numbers.
Can Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView connect to my broker?
Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) syncs with brokers automatically. With TradingView, you're entering holdings by hand or importing files.
Is Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView better for day trading?
TradingView is the one positioned more for active traders. Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) is the better fit if you care less about fast trading workflows and more about a calmer research process.
Which has a better stock screener: Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView?
TradingView has a stock screener for surfacing ideas; Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) doesn't, and focuses its energy elsewhere.
Can I track my portfolio with Quicken (Simplifi & Classic) or TradingView?
Yes, both do portfolio tracking: holdings, performance, and allocation in one place.
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