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Copyright © Randy B. Singer,
2019. All worldwide rights reserved.
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Macintosh accounting programs have been too difficult for users to
find. That's too bad, because even though the myth that “there are
no accounting programs for the Macintosh” is prevalent, the truth is
that this has always been one of the Mac's better covered areas.
So, a while back I started cataloging all of the accounting software
for the Macintosh. It turns out that there are *a lot* of
accounting programs for the Macintosh! Here are all of the ones
that I know of.
★★★ These
applications/services have been especially popular with users
and/or reviewers and might be worth extra consideration. Note that
this is not a review site. Products without this mark are likely
to still be excellent, and any one of them might be the perfect
choice for your needs. Most offer a free demo. Checking out the
free demo of a few likely candidates is probably the best way to
choose the right program for you.
(NOTE: Any discrepancies
between the prices listed here, and the pricing on the developer's
Web site, or the Apple Store, are irrelevant. The price you
should expect to pay for a product is the one that the developer
asks you to pay, not the one listed here.)
1.
GENERAL
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS
Quickbooks is the 500 pound gorilla in this category. However,
Intuit (Quickbooks' developer) is a company that historically has
treated Macintosh users as second class citizens, and they are
moving Quickbooks to a cloud-based model. So many users have been
looking at alternatives.
AbacusAccounts ($36)
http://abacusaccounts.net/Abacus_Accounts/Home_page.html
Accounted ($80) ★★★
http://www.oranged.net/accounted/
★prints checks★
Can integrate with the excellent business management program Studiometry.
AccountEdge Pro
($15/month subscription)
https://www.accountedge.com/pro/subscription/
AccountEdge Pro for the Macintosh has been discontinued. However,
there is a new version for the Macintosh that is not cloud-based.
It is a version of their Windows product made to run on the
Macintosh. It is only available via subscription.
★Does Payroll★
★Does Inventory★
AcctVantage
http://acctvantage.com/features/
Appgen's MyBooks
($79)
http://www.appgen.com/site/mybooks_professional.htm
http://www.appgen.com/site/screen_shots/mac_screen_shot1_pro.html
Banana Accounting+
(free/subscription)
https://www.banana.ch/en
There is a special version specifically for Switzerland.
BeanCounter
($60) ★★★
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beancounter-pro-bookkeeping/id573015586?mt=12
http://www.tidalpool.ca/support/
http://www.tidalpool.ca/beancounter/index.html
A powerful yet easy to use professional bookkeeping, time tracking,
and invoicing application. It has a simple one window user
interface.
Free demo:
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/beancounter-bookkeeping-time/id557945049?mt=12&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Big Business
(priced based on features; highly customizable)
http://www.bigbusiness.com/about/
★Does Inventory★
Book 'n Keep
($30)
http://www.teischl.com/booknkeep/
Business Accountz
(Free and open source)
https://accountz.org
Clients
& Profits X (Agency management software)
http://www.cnp-x.com
(Job production and accounting software designed especially for
creative
businesses such as ad agencies, graphic design firms, and corporate
marketing departments.)
Connected Accounting (several
versions based on size and needs of your company)
http://www.accountek.com/index.html
Corona ($65)
http://www.designersdomain.com/corona/
★Does Payroll★
EasyBooks
(subscription price based on features)
https://www.easybooksapp.com/
Excel Accounting Templates
from The Spreadsheet Page (free)
https://spreadsheetpage.com/accounting/#general_ledger_template
(Requires Microsoft Excel; part of Microsoft Office.)
Express Accounts
($80)
http://www.nchsoftware.com/accounting/index.html
4th QuarterAccounting
https://www3.technologyevaluation.com/research/solution/4th-Quarter-Accounting-Software.html
General Ledger (formerly
EasyMoney) ($15)
http://ttpsoftware.com/generalledger/
Genesis Accounting
https://www.codence.com/products/genesis-accounting
Based on Filemaker Pro.
Home Accountz
(£39)
https://www.accountz.com/pages/home-accountz
JobOrder
https://softwareconnect.com/construction/management-joborder/
For project-oriented service businesses such as advertising
agencies, architects, consulting companies, design firms, and
engineering firms.
Light
http://www.ccas.com
Government Contracts and Commercial Accounting Software
Loops (in
German only)
https://www.computerworks.ch/software/loops.html
MacFreelance ($50)
http://www.macxware.com/site/products/MacFreelance/overview.html
Mac HaBu
(shareware)
http://mcrichter.de/Seiten/Englisch/Programme/HaBu.html
Manager (free)
https://www.manager.io
MoneyWorks ★★★
(multiple versions available based on business requirements)
http://www.cognito.co.nz/
When you register MoneyWorks, they will send your accountant a free
copy!
★prints checks★
Review: "Best":
http://www.macworld.com/article/2141440/the-best-mac-accounting-apps.html
Free video tutorials:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykjTkR3XwF8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CPh3svtjqR4
MultiLedger
https://www.checkmark.com/multiledger.php
QuickBooks
(Subscription.)★★★
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/mac/
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/products/#QBDT
Quickbooks has begun pushing users to their online product. But
their desktop product is still available.
However, there is no longer a desktop version of Quickbooks that you
can purchase for a flat fee.
Small Business Tracker Deluxe
($249)
https://productivity-software.com/sbtracker/index.html
Keeps track of your billable time, materials, inventory, income,
expenses, schedules and more.
StarMoney
(subscription)
https://www.starmoney.de/privat/fuer-den-mac/starmoney-fuer-mac
In German.
Susan Desktop Accounting
(subscription)
https://www.susan.one/susan-accounting
Designed specifically for the Philippine market.
T_Accounting ($175. A free
demo version is available.)
General accounting program with general ledger, payables,
receivables, billing and invoicing, trust accounting and other
features.
No Web site. Anyone interested can contact the developer via e-mail
at:
john.macmullin@icloud.com
or
john.macmullin@cox.net
TinyBooks
($79) ★★★
A simple, flexible, non-bloated, single-entry bookkeeping and
accounting system. TinyBooks is designed for Sole Proprietors, home
and other small businesses.
http://www.tinybookspro.com/
http://www.winograd.com
★Prints Checks★
Umsatz (ab 129,-)
https://umsatz-programm.de/
In German
Vision X
http://www.logisoftinc.com/products.html
http://www.logisoftinc.com/visionx/visionx.html
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2.
LAW
OFFICE-SPECIFIC ACCOUNTING PROGRAMS
Brief Accounting
http://www.brieflegal.com
TimeNet Law
http://www.applesource.biz/software/timenet-law/
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3.
CLOUD-BASED
BUSINESS ACCOUNTING
Some users prefer cloud-based programs (i.e. software accessed
via the Web and resident on a vendor's server) and some really
don't care for the concept. There are some noteworrthy
advantages and disadvantages to cloud-based accounting programs
that one should consider:
Advantages of a cloud-based accounting solution:
• Available anywhere you have internet access
• Available on all computers and devices
• Synchronization between all computers and devices
• Automatic software updates
Disadvantages of a cloud-based accounting solution:
• Subscription payments (you are paying for the program in
perpetuity)
• Your data resides on someone else's server (which is a
security concern)
• Whenever and where ever you have no internet access, you have
no access to your accounting app
• If the company disappears overnight, do you lose all of your
data?
BillyApp
https://billyapp.com/
ClubTreasurer
https://www.clubtreasurer.com
(Provides small organizations, clubs and charities with a low cost
and easy to use accounting and membership system)
FreshBooks ★★★
https://www.freshbooks.com/
Chronomate for tracking time to use with Freshbooks.
https://www.freshbooks.com/addons/chronomate
Giddh
https://giddh.com/
Harvest
$12/month/person
https://www.getharvest.com/apps/mac
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/harvest/id506189836?mt=12&ls=1
QuickBooks
Online (subscription price depends on number of users)
★★★
https://quickbooks.intuit.com/oa/online/
★Does payroll and
inventory at extra cost.★
LessAccounting
http://lessaccounting.com/
(Especially designed for freelancers, consultants, & small
business owners.)
MoneyMinder ($179/year)
https://moneyminder.com/social-service-organizations/
https://moneyminder.com/moneyminder/
(Bookkeeping and reporting software designed for social clubs,
charities and service organizations, especially volunteer-run
nonprofits like PTAs, PTOs, HOAs, Churches, Scouts, Boosters,
Teams, Clubs, etc.)
Patriot Accounting/Premium
https://www.patriotsoftware.com/accounting/
★Payroll available as an extra cost option★
Wave
https://www.waveapps.com/accounting
Xero (price
varies by services offered)
http://www.xero.com/us/
★Does Payroll★
XTuple
http://www.xtuple.com/
ZipBooks
https://zipbooks.com/
Zoho Books
https://www.zoho.com/us/books/
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4.
PERSONAL
FINANCE PROGRAMS
Quicken is the market leader in this category. Prior to being
sold by it's owner, Intuit, many Macintosh users only used
Quicken only grudgingly, as it lagged behind the Windows version
in features and Mac users were treated like red-headed
step-children. Many Mac users actively looked for a Quicken
alternative from a more Mac-centric company. Now that Quicken
has a new owner, it has become a cloud based-only service with
subscription pricing. Since many users don't want to have to
pay in perpetuity for their personal accounting software, and/or
they don't want their financial information in the cloud, there
is still a strong market for an excellent Quicken alternative.
Fortunately there are several.
Note that there are some fine free
applications in this category, marked with: ★
Bankbook
(free) ★
http://www.robertzprojects.com/programs.php
Banktivity
(was: iBank)
($70) ★★★
https://www.iggsoftware.com/banktivity/
★prints checks★
Banktivity Mobile
(free)
★
https://www.iggsoftware.com/banktivity_for_iphone/
https://itunes.apple.com/app/apple-store/id1277991350?mt=8
Billings
($40)
http://www.marketcircle.com/billings/
Integrates with the personal information management program
DayLite.
Buddi (free)
★★★
★
http://buddi.digitalcave.ca/
Many users say that this free product is all that they need
and that it is also easy to use.
Budget
($30)
http://www.snowmintcs.com/
Budgeteer
($20)
http://www.alegresoftware.com/#!budgeteer/cgt5
BudgetfM
($15) (In German)
http://www.budget-software.de/
Cashculator ($30)
https://www.apparentsoft.com/cashculator
CheckBook/Pro ($15/$25)
https://www.splasm.com/index.html
https://www.splasm.com/checkbook/index.html
https://www.splasm.com/checkbookpro/index.html
Checkbook Rec
($9)
http://www.cornerstonedesigns.biz/
Debit & Credit
($20)
https://debitandcredit.app/
Economix
(free)
★
http://y.callaud.free.fr/economix.html
French company; comes in 5 different languages.
Expense Detective ($20)
http://www.datastorm-solutions.com/products.html
Finance
($40)
http://www.yenco.com/
http://www.yenco.com/finance/index.html
Finances ($40)
https://hochgatterer.me/finances/macos/
Finance 101
(part of a Filemaker Pro template package) ($199)
http://www.programs101.com/invoice101.html
Fortora Fresh Finance ($50)
http://www.fortora.com/
General Ledger ($15)
(formerly EasyMoney)
http://ttpsoftware.com/thankgoodnessWP/generalledger/
GNUCash
(free and open source) ★
http://www.gnucash.org/
(GnuCash is both personal and small-business
financial-accounting software. Designed to be easy to use,
yet powerful and flexible, GnuCash allows you to track bank
accounts, stocks, income and expenses. As quick and intuitive
to use as a checkbook register, it is based on professional
accounting principles to ensure balanced books and accurate
reports.)
How to install:
http://wiki.gnucash.org/wiki/MacOSXInstallation
Greenbooks
($30)
https://greenbooks.app
Growly Checkbook
(free) ★
http://growlybird.com/checkbook/index.html
Home Accountz
(£39)
https://www.accountz.com/pages/home-accountz
Horizon
($30)
http://www.lucernesys.com/
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/horizon/id411674311?mt=12
iCash ($50)
http://www.maxprog.com/site/index_us.php
http://www.maxprog.com/site/software/personal-finance/icash_sheet_us.php
iCompta
($27)
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1149778308?mt=12
http://www.icompta-app.com/
There is a mobile companion version of iCompta for the
iPhone/iPad, which syncs with the desktop version. ($4)
https://itunes.apple.com/app/id1149769928?mt=8
iFinance
($36)
http://www.syniumsoftware.com/ifinance/
iFinance Mobile for iPhone $9
http://www.syniumsoftware.com/ifinancemobile/
★prints checks★
JCash (free
and open source) ★
http://sourceforge.net/projects/jcash/
Requires the installation of Java.
jGnash (free
and open source) ★
http://sourceforge.net/projects/jgnash/
Requires the installation of Java.
Koku ($30)
http://www.fadingred.com/koku/
Liquid Ledger
($50)
http://www.liquidledger.com/
Money
($40) ★★★
http://www.jumsoft.com/money/
https://apps.apple.com/us/app/money/id1185488696?ign-mpt=uo%3D4&mt=12
Money for iPhone ($2
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/money-5/id1185487791?l=lt&mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4
Money for iPad ($5
MoneyDance
($50) ★★★
http://www.moneydance.com/
★prints checks★
MoneyDance also has a number of extensions available for more
esoteric and extended functions those can be selected from
within MoneyDance under "Check for updates/extensions".
MoneyDance Mobile (free)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/moneydance/id367748818?mt=8
Money Plus
($10)
http://www.avarsoft.com/1/Home.html
Moneyspire
($60/$80, more expensive version includes invoicing)
http://www.moneyspire.com/
(In
addition to usual personal finance features, reminds you to
pay bills, and helps you set a budget. Will import data from
Quicken.)
MoneyWell
($60)
https://moneywell.app
MoneyWiz
(subscription)
https://www.silverwiz.com/mac/
My Checkbook
($20)
http://www.surprisesoftware.com/
My Checkbook Remote ($10)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/my-checkbook-remote/id552707432?ls=1&mt=8
My Money Minder
($12.50)
http://www.benandruby.com/bens_software/mymoneyminder.html
Pocket
Cash ($22)
http://sockii.com/products/pocketcash.html
SEE
Finance
($30) ★★★
http://scimonocesoftware.com/seefinance/
(I'm told that this program does a particularly good job of
importing data from Quicken.)
iOS app ($5)
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/see-finance-2/id1316748798?mt=8
SplashMoney
($20)
http://www.splashdata.com/splashmoney/index.htm
Mobile companion ($5)
http://itunes.apple.com/app/splashmoney-personal-finance/id283035434?mt=8
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5.
CLOUD-BASED
PERSONAL FINANCE
Clear Checkbook
https://www.clearcheckbook.com/
Expensify
https://www.expensify.com/
Finovera
https://www.finovera.com/
Mint ★★★
http://www.mint.com
MoneyStream
https://moneystream.com/
Quicken ★★★
https://www.quicken.com/
Quicken Purchased from Intuit by H.I.G. Capital
http://tidbits.com/article/16307
Wave Accounting
https://www.waveapps.com/
YNAB (You Need
A Budget)
http://www.youneedabudget.com/
YNAB for iPhone $5
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/you-need-a-budget-ynab/id372076250?ls=1&mt=8
Review:
http://mac.appstorm.net/reviews/finance-reviews/learn-to-budget-with-you-need-a-budget/
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6.
CHECK
PRINTING SOFTWARE
(Check printing software allows you to create blank checks for
use with other finance software that doesn't include this
feature.)
BankCheckPrinter
($1)
http://ricks-apps.com/osx/bankcheckprinter/index.html
https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bank-check-printer/id851778218?ls=1&mt=12
CheckBuilderPro
($40)
http://checkbuilderpro.com/
http://checkbuilderpro.com/product-info/
ezCheckPrinting
($39)
http://www.halfpricesoft.com/mac-check-writer/check-printing-software-mac.asp
Just Checking
($15)
https://www.justapps.com/index
https://www.justapps.com/about-checkbook-software-mac.html
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7.
INVENTORY
PROGRAMS
InStock ($15)
http://ttpsoftware.com/instock/
inventory tracking.Inventoria ($129)
http://www.nchsoftware.com/inventory/index.html
Inventory
Tracker Plus ($199)
https://productivity-software.com/inventory/index.html
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8.
PAYROLL
SOFTWARE
Offers payroll features to complement accounting programs that
do not already include these features.
Aatrix
https://www.aatrix.com/solutions/mac/
CheckMark Payroll
($499/$429)
https://www.checkmark.com/payroll.php
From the makers of Multiledger for accounting.
Connected Accounting Payroll
https://www.accountek.com/payroll/
From the makers of Connected Accounting software.
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9.
CLOUD-BASED
PAYROLL
Gusto
https://gusto.com/
Works with Xero, FreshBooks, Quickbooks, and Quickbooks online
Paychex
http://www.paychex.com/
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10.
MAINTAINING
A STOCK PORTFOLIO
Finance Platform
http://www.wolfram.com/finance-platform/?source=nav
Hotline
(several versions)
http://www.trendsoft.com/
http://www.trendsoft.com/HotlineX/main.htm
Investor R/T
http://www.linnsoft.com/
Portfolio Analysis Review
http://churr.com/par.shtml
PowerTicker
http://www.powerticker.net/
Pro Analyst
http://www.trendsoft.com/
ProTA
http://beesoft.net/
Stock Investment Guide
http://churr.com/features.html
StockMarketEye
https://www.stockmarketeye.com/macosx
Stock Spy
http://www.stock-spy.com/
TradeManager
http://www.dsgtradewise.com/
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11.
UTILITIES
QIF Master ($19)
http://thewoodwards.us/sw/QIFMaster/
Allows you to manipulate QIF files and imports/exports QIF and CSV
files
which might be useful for users switching to/from Quicken or other
personal accounting apps.
Transactions
($99)
https://www.propersoft.net/products/transactions
Convert between accounting file formats. Lets you migrate from
one accounting program to another or import bank records into your
accounting program.
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If you have any additions to this Web site to suggest
I would very much appreciate hearing your suggestions.
Send them to:
Randy B. Singer
randy@macattorney.com
A co-author
of The Macintosh Bible (4th, 5th and 6th editions);
Author of the
ABA publication:
The Macintosh Software Guide for the Law Office
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