Accounts and Budget for Windows

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Editors’ Review

Download.com staffJanuary 8, 2016

We review a lot of personal finance software, and to be frank, most of it is pretty bad; such programs tend to have terrible, confusing interfaces and a decided lack of important features. Accounts and Budget Free is a happy exception to this trend. Although the program doesn't compare to the big-name financial software that dominates the marketplace, it's definitely a good choice for users who want a decent program without having to spend money to get it.

The program's interface is attractive and intuitive, with just a few menus and a handful of well-labeled buttons. Although users can enter transactions manually if desired, Accounts and Budget Free makes things easy by letting users import transactions from their bank in QIF, OFX, CSV, and TXT formats. Users can view income and expenses as graphs, a fairly standard feature, but there are a few other features that really make Accounts and Budget Free stand out. The program includes a due date tracker to help users pay their bills on time and a budget tool that helps users develop plans for spending and saving. Our only real complaint about the program is that no matter how many times we told it our currency was U.S. dollars, it kept resetting to the euro. This didn't seem to have any real impact on the program's function, but it was a little annoying. Accounts and Budget Free comes with a 77-page PDF Help file that is quite thorough, although it's obvious that its author was not a native English speaker. Despite its minor flaws, Accounts and Budget Free is an easy-to-use and effective financial management tool.

Accounts and Budget Free installs and uninstalls without issues. We recommend this program to everyone.

What’s new in version 6.0.7.7

Version 6.0.7.7 : New payers / payees selection

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Full Specifications

GENERAL

Release: January 8, 2016

Latest update: January 8, 2016

Version: 6.0.7.7

OPERATING SYSTEMS

Platform: Windows

Operating System

Windows 8
Windows XP
Windows 2000
Windows 7
Windows 10
Windows 98
Windows ME
Windows Vista

Additional Requirements: None

POPULARITY

Total Downloads: 79,336

Downloads Last Week: 2

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User Reviews

2.8/5

25 User Votes

NOT FREEWARE - just free to try!
ng80_SE6February 7, 2016
Pros
Design mediocre.
Cons
This is NOT freeware - just free to try. Some reviews said it was freeware, others reported that it was not. Some said that is was now free but not previously. THIS IS NOT FREE if you want to add one account! And you need two accounts just for a bank account and cash. And most people have more than this!
Summary
NOT FREE! DO NOT DOWNLOAD!
Not for Free loaders
Joshua_FriendDecember 4, 2013
Pros
Not for Free loaders
Cons
Not for Free loaders
Summary
not for free...
VERSION 6.0.4 NOT "FREE"
fingusernameJanuary 1, 2013
Pros
Didn't bother after popup that states more than 1 account or 100 data entries requires license$.
Cons
Extremely limited "freeware", it is not really free, it is a trial designed to get you hooked into their system and paying for it -- in this case $38. Shame on CNET for not discerning and stating this abuse of the term freeware.
Summary
Download is a waste of time and CNET is not to be fully trusted.
Super. No other word to express
ramanantnApril 2, 2012
Pros
It guide a teacher. Its very help. Every salary people must have this product in their pc. Very good thanks for Accounts and Budget people team.
Cons
Some of the query i sent to via email.. The reply very quickly with solution.
Summary
Overall it is very suitable for simple home purpose.
The best free money manger on the internet!
nfs22November 19, 2011
Pros
Uses nearly the same simple software your bank uses! IT IS FREE!
Cons
xxxx NONE xxxx
Summary
Software is now genuinely free
nfnbassNovember 9, 2011
Pros
Unlike previous reviews, software is (now...) actually free, developers must have had a change of heart. License agreement does not specify a maximum number of transactions, nor does the software stop working at 200 transactions. I am now on 263 with no problem. Software is very good. I like the historical trending and future budgeting, and comparing the two, the most useful feature for me is letting it identify payers/payees directly from my downloaded statement, makes data entry very quick.
Cons
The user interface and program structure takes a while to get used to. But everything is accessible once you know where it is.
Summary
It is now free
Perfect for my little business
manu2011March 26, 2011
Pros
I have a little business of services, I must manage all transactions by using one account, this software is great for my needs. Friendly to use. I've tested more 15 freewares and it is the better for me.
Cons
I 'd like more graphics. But for now I export the transactions and i make some graphics from OpenOffice.
Summary
Great software !
elodie3124March 4, 2011
Pros
For me this software is exactly what i need. I can manage my transactions, plan a budget. I need no more. As i have only one account, this version free is a good solution.
Cons
A direct connexion with the bank for importation would be great
Summary
Congratulation to the author. This software is simple, exactly what i need and it is totally free for one account.
did not review since false info
edvliegenSeptember 19, 2010
Pros
liked nothing at all, due to above
Cons
unreliable intro and attempt to cheat?
Summary
Shame on CNET For A Hasty and Misleading Evaluation
cnutt1957September 18, 2010
Pros
Absolutely NONE! It is NOT FREE by any means!
Cons
I wouldn't even it buy it - there are many free budget and accounting software already out there...this one just tries to lure you in on a poorly designed program. I also had a terrible time uninstalling this.
Summary
My bad for not reading the reviews prior to downloading and installing.

Developer’s Description

By Michel ALAUX

Manage your finances and plan your budget.

Accounts and Budget enables you to manage your personal finances quickly and easily. It supports all the features required for home or even small-business accounting. Manage your expenses ordered by category. Make your budget and track the difference between actual and budgeted values. Plan your periodic transactions. Choose foreign currencies. Import/Export (QIF, OFX, OFC, and CSV).