Quicken 2016 for Mac - MUST upgrade to 2019 AND subscription?

walterpk

I am being warned by pop-ups that I will not be able to continue using Q2016 (Mac, btw) after April 30 (If I want Bill pay etc.)
Is subscription the only option?
I bought but never yet installed, Q2017. Can I use that and stay off subscription?

GeoffG

Yes, subscription is the only option. You can install Q2017 and continue for an additional year, 4/2020. After that, if you want the ability to use online connectivity, you will need to migrate to the subscription version.

smayer97

But when the time comes, shop around as you can often get much better subscription deals through third parties like Amazon, Best Buy, etc.

GeoffG

Yes, subscription is the only option. You can install Q2017 and continue for an additional year, 4/2020. After that, if you want the ability to use online connectivity, you will need to migrate to the subscription version.

smayer97

But when the time comes, shop around as you can often get much better subscription deals through third parties like Amazon, Best Buy, etc.

walterpk

Thank you for that information. I am glad I will at least benefit from having spent money on the 2017 version.
I have been using Quicken for two decades. I continued despite all the failures and lack of support for Mac etc. I am glad that it seems I can finally rely on the product again.