Short version: It becomes nagware after a year unless you buy it again.

I've used Fortora for Mac for 3 or 4 years now. When I decided on it, I had compared all or most of the Mac finance software. I was leaving Quicken because I really didn't like their software. Up until a couple of months ago, I would have given Fortora 5 starts. Then I sart getting this screen saying it's been over a year and I need to update for $30 if I want updates (not problem with paying them if I want the updates, though $30/year seem high for existing customers). The problem is that there is only a remind me later button. Every time I launch and every time I quit this software it asks me. I really resent software that I paid for suddenly becoming nagware. I sent the developer an email expressing this opinion as well and haven't heard anything from them (which seems consistent with what other users have seen from support as well) So, I would stay away from this one unless you are planning on paying them $30 every year (or whatever they decide to ask next). I wouldn't have a problem if they said it's been 3 years and we are coming out with v. 2 and that's a paid upgrade, but to say that I have to pay them every year, regardless of what they develop and then to not have a way to say stop reminding me is unacceptable.

Not only is fortora a powerful and easy to use Financial program for the Mac, the support is incredible. I had a specific problem with one financial institution and the developer kept emailing me with instructions and ultimately issued a new (free) update to the program in order to deal with my problem. I can't say enough about the incredible support by the people at fortora.

I was previously a Windows Quicken user and bought an Intel imac 18 months ago. However as Quicken does not produce an Australian mac version, I have been searching for a flexible, user friendly and comprehensive personal finance package. I have tried about 10 packages and have been disappointed until I found Fortora Fresh Finance (FFF).

FFF is very user friendly straight forward, while having the flexibility to design your own reports.

I was able to download my Windows Quicken files as QIF imports and took little time to find my way around FFF.

After some experience I identified a couple of small issues with the program including how the program deals with transfers during reconciling and FFF were very responsive to my suggestions and have provided improvements in an update within a couple of weeks.

In summary I would strongly recommend FFF to anyone who wants to keep track of their personal finances using an inexpensive, comprehensive and easy to use package.

Pyris, Australia

I love this company. They listen & reply better than anyother software company I can remember. I really want this app to become my accunting app of choice, but the graph/charting functions are primative. Graphs & charts are important in what I need to make this my primary accounting software. At this time, these functions are nowhere close to acceptable.

I have found Fotora Fresh Finance 1.0.12 to be a great product. it is easy to use and the company offers phone tech support - a must for me. the product doesn't have some of the bells and whistles Quicken or Money have, but if you are looking for a user friendly, straightforward way to manage your accounts - this is it. the big bonus is that customer service is their top priority. I had tried Quicken - i had difficulty installing it and their tech support was so bad I took advantage of their money back guarantee.

I can't say enough nice things about this company. I hope they continue to be customer focused.