Differences Between a Product Version, Upgrade and Update

Updated: 08/02/2016 | Article ID: GEN83244

Quicken for Windows

Quicken for Windows 2014

Quicken for Windows 2015

Quicken for Windows 2016

These are the differences between a Quicken Version, Upgrade, and Update.

Version

A Quicken version is the full version of Quicken software that you’ve purchased and installed on your system. For example, Quicken for Windows Premier 2015 is a version of Quicken.

Upgrade

An upgrade is when you go from one version of Quicken to a newer version of Quicken. For example, if you have Quicken for Windows Premier 2014 and you purchase and install Quicken for Windows Premier 2016, you have upgraded your Quicken version to Premier 2016. There is no price difference between a product version and a product upgrade, as they are both full versions of the Quicken software.

Update

An update is also called a Release or Patch. Updates improve program functionality and fix known bugs. The latest update to your Quicken program can be obtained from our Quicken Software Update site, free of charge.

* Footnotes and disclaimers

Standard message and data rates may apply for sync, e-mail and text alerts. Visit www.quicken.com/go/apps for details. Quicken app (“App”) is compatible with iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Android phones and tablets (for the US only). Not all Quicken desktop features are available in the App. The App is a companion app and will work only with Quicken 2014 and above desktop products. Earlier versions of the App prior to Quicken 2014 will not work with Quicken 2015 or 2016 desktop product.
Credit score report and monitoring alerts (Quicken for Windows) and data download from participating financial institutions or other parties are available until April 2019; customer phone support, online features and services vary, require Internet access and/or may be subject to change, application approval, fees, additional terms and conditions.14,500+ participating financial institutions as of 10/1/2015.
Paying bills with Quicken for Windows is available only if you have Quicken Bill Pay or if your bank offers Bill Pay with Quicken. Paying bills and money transfer with Quicken for Mac are available only if your bank offers Bill Pay with Quicken.
Free ongoing enhancements and updates are on a when-and-if-available basis through April 2019.
Importing data to Quicken 2016 for Windows: imports data from Quicken Windows 2010 or newer, Microsoft Money 2008 and 2009 (for Deluxe and higher). Quicken Windows Starter Editions imports data from prior versions of Starter Edition only.
Importing data to Quicken 2016 for Mac: imports from Quicken Windows 2010 or newer, Quicken Mac 2007 & 2015, Quicken Essentials for Mac, Moneydance, and iBank. Quicken for Mac software, including desktop and mobile versions, is not designed to function for use outside the U.S.
60-day money back guarantee: If you’re not satisfied, return this product to Quicken within 60 days of purchase with your dated receipt for a full refund of the purchase price less shipping and handling fees.
Trademarks: iPhone and iPad are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
TurboTax: Sold separately. Works with the CD/download versions of TurboTax Basic, Deluxe, Premier, and Home & Business.

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