What features to I give up by moving from Quicken Classic for Mac to Quicken on the Web?

tim.rohrer1
tim.rohrer1 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭
edited November 2025 in Using Quicken on the Web

I've been using Quicken Classic Deluxe for quite some time. I'm considering switching to Quicken on the Web (Business and Personal).

For those who've made a similar transition, or who have experience with both products, what will I give up in making that transition?

Thanks.

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    QWeb is an adjunct to the Q desktop products. You CAN'T exclusively use QWeb.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • tim.rohrer1
    tim.rohrer1 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭
    edited October 2025

    Then that makes Quicken's website all the more confusing.

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  • NotACPA
    NotACPA Quicken Windows Subscription SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    Let me do some research about this. The website DOES seem to suggest that there's a standalone web version of B&P.

    But, I've never seen such announced.

    Q user since February, 1990. DOS Version 4
    Now running Quicken Windows Subscription, Business & Personal
    Retired "Certified Information Systems Auditor" & Bank Audit VP

  • tim.rohrer1
    tim.rohrer1 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭
    edited October 2025

    This also seems to imply they are separate products: https://community.quicken.com/discussion/7964422/an-update-from-eric-dunn-ceo-july-2025#latest

    And this:

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    But I do know from experience with Classic, that the Quicken on the Web version is sorely lacking. If Quicken Business and Personal is a neutered version of Classic Business and Personal, I'll save my money and time.

  • Quicken Anja
    Quicken Anja Moderator mod

    Hello @tim.rohrer1,

    Thanks for reaching out!

    I wanted to clarify a common point of confusion. Quicken on the Web is the companion app for the Quicken Classic desktop app—it’s designed to let you view accounts, budgets, and other features from a browser, but it doesn’t replace the full desktop functionality.

    The screenshots you’re seeing on Quicken’s website are actually Quicken Business & Personal (web-based), which is a subscription tier built on Quicken Simplifi’s platform. This is essentially Simplifi for business, not a web version of Classic Business & Personal. It has a different feature set and isn’t equivalent to the desktop Classic app.

    Hope this helps!

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  • volvogirl
    volvogirl Quicken Windows Other SuperUser ✭✭✭✭✭

    One idea would be to sign up for it but also keep using the Mac Desktop Classic version. So use both for a couple months to try it out and compare them. And let us know how it goes and what you find.

    I'm staying on Quicken 2013 Premier for Windows.

  • tim.rohrer1
    tim.rohrer1 Quicken Mac Subscription Member ✭✭✭
    https://community.quicken.com/discussion/comment/20513331#Comment_20513331

    Thank you for jumping in.

    Yes, I believe there are several places on your website that seem to compare them.

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