Does Banktivity run on Windows or Linux?

No. Banktivity is a Mac and iOS-only app built for the Apple ecosystem. If you use Windows or Linux you need a cross-platform alternative such as Moneydance, which runs on Windows, macOS and Linux from one codebase.

Is Moneydance a one-time purchase or subscription like Banktivity?

Moneydance is a one-time US$65 license. Banktivity's pricing varies by version, offered as a subscription or a one-time purchase depending on the edition, sometimes with an annual plan for its online services.

Which has a better Mac experience?

Banktivity is Mac-native and tuned tightly to macOS and iOS design conventions, so many Apple users prefer its look and feel. Moneydance also runs natively on macOS but is designed to work the same across Windows, macOS and Linux.

Do both offer a mobile app?

Yes, but differently. Banktivity has a polished iOS companion for iPhone and iPad. Moneydance offers a free companion app for both iOS and Android, which suits households that are not all-Apple.

Comparison · Personal finance

Moneydance vs Banktivity

Moneydance vs Banktivity comes down to cross-platform freedom versus a Mac-only, Apple-tuned experience. Here is how the two personal finance apps compare on platforms, pricing and mobile — and which to pick.

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Moneydance dashboard compared with Banktivity

Moneydance vs Banktivity is a choice between cross-platform coverage and a Mac-only Apple experience. Moneydance runs on Windows, macOS and Linux from one codebase and is sold as a one-time US$65 license. Banktivity is a Mac and iOS-only app with polished Apple-ecosystem design, priced as a subscription or one-time purchase depending on the version. Both handle budgeting, online banking and investments; the differences are platform support, pricing model and how tightly each ties to Apple.

Moneydance vs Banktivity — side by side

	Moneydance	Banktivity
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Mac and iOS only
Pricing model	One-time US$65 license	Subscription or one-time, varies by version
Ecosystem	Platform-neutral, cross-OS	Apple ecosystem, Mac-native design
Online banking	11,000+ institutions via Moneydance+	Direct Access add-on for bank sync
Investment tracking	Yes — securities, cost basis, quotes	Yes — portfolio and securities tracking
Mobile app	Free iOS & Android companion	iOS companion for iPhone & iPad

Which should you choose?

Pick Moneydance if…

You need to run on Windows or Linux, mix operating systems across your household, or want a one-time US$65 price with a free iOS and Android companion instead of an Apple-only tool.

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Pick Banktivity if…

Your household is all-Apple, you value a Mac-native design that follows macOS and iOS conventions closely, and you are happy to stay inside the Apple ecosystem for your finances.

Switching over?

Export QIF, OFX/QFX or CSV from Banktivity, then use File › Import in Moneydance to bring in your accounts. Start on the free trial before you buy a license.

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Platforms and pricing — the real difference

The deciding factor is where you work and how you like to pay. Banktivity is built exclusively for Mac and iOS: if every device you own is an Apple product, its native design, tight iCloud sync and iPhone companion feel cohesive and refined. But it locks you into that ecosystem — there is no Windows or Linux version, so a single PC in the house breaks the setup. Moneydance takes the opposite stance: one US$65 license runs the same app on Windows, macOS and Linux, with a free companion for both iOS and Android. Banktivity's pricing shifts between subscription and one-time depending on the edition and its Direct Access bank-sync plan, while Moneydance keeps a flat, one-time model with the optional Moneydance+ add-on for online banking. Choose Banktivity for Apple-native polish, Moneydance for platform freedom and a predictable price.

How to switch from Banktivity to Moneydance

Export from Banktivity: create a QIF, OFX/QFX or CSV export of the accounts you want to move.
Download the free trial: get Moneydance for Windows, macOS or Linux and open it — the trial runs the full app up to 100 manually entered transactions.
Create a new file: start a fresh Moneydance account file to import into.
Import your data: use File › Import to bring in the QIF/OFX/CSV export and map the accounts.
Reconnect online banking: set up direct connect or OFX for each account via Moneydance+.
Buy a license when ready: once your history has imported cleanly, unlock the full app for a one-time US$65.

Frequently asked questions

Does Banktivity run on Windows or Linux?: No — Banktivity is Mac and iOS-only. For Windows or Linux you need a cross-platform app such as Moneydance, which covers all three from one codebase.
Is Moneydance one-time or subscription?: Moneydance is a one-time US$65 license. Banktivity's price varies by version between subscription and one-time. See also our Moneydance vs Quicken comparison.
Which has the better Mac experience?: Banktivity is Mac-native and tuned to Apple design. Moneydance also runs natively on macOS but is built to work identically across Windows, macOS and Linux.
Is there a free trial of Moneydance?: Yes — the Moneydance download is a free trial of the full app, limited to 100 manually entered transactions with no time limit.