I really think the Live Community is an easy way to get users to make the documentation for them. I would have much preferred that there was a base level of help and then I could go online to get more data if needed. Instead you are directed to the Live Community where you can look up the information. I’m honestly a Mac noobie and the detailed help built into Snow Leopard got me going no problem but once I fired up Quicken Essentials it’s just not there. It doesn’t have inline help like you’d expect from most any program. Like the other Quicken software I’ve used the help is severely lacking. It pretty much covers the basics of getting going and was enough for me to get cranking. Keeping in tradition with the Quicken 2010 version there is nothing in the box but when you install the software there is a getting started PDF that is somewhat helpful. Bonuses for those who purchased the actual physical copy? Nil. Large cardboard box with a CD in a paper sleeve and a flipping credit card offer. You can purchase direct from Quicken and download it immediately to get going. There’s honestly not a reason to buy a physical copy of Quicken Essentials in the store as you’ll see in the unboxing section unless you can get a great deal. So grab a cup of coffee and let’s see what they’ve got.īy the way most screenshots are clickable for a nice wide 1024 x 768ish view of the window. I was anxious to see how this Mac specific version stacked up to YNAB and also to Quicken 2010 for the PC which I recently reviewed. The good news is that the field is widening as the You Need a Budget 3.0 is in full swing which will run on PC and Mac.

There’s a definite drought in the Mac world as far as personal finance software is concerned. Okay maybe not everyone was waiting for my review but it’s nice that it’s finally out I think you can agree. Well it’s finally here the much awaited release and my review of Quicken Essentials for Mac.

Quicken for mac review