Personal finance software AceMoney Lite review

In our view, AceMoney Lite is the best free package available

Straightforward free software for managing one or two accounts

This very good program benefits from a clear layout with buttons across the top of the page for easy navigation around different areas.

Data can be imported from other software and online banks, while there is an assortment of in-built calculators helping you to examine the viability of various loans, savings and mortgage requirements.

Detailed online support is available and you can get access to the web forum where issues and suggestions can be shared with other users. 

However, the negative side is that only two accounts can be managed.

• Cost: Free
• Password protection: Yes
• Mac-compatible: Yes

Which? verdict

In our view, AceMoney Lite is the best free package available and one that is likely to suit households with just a few accounts. it is extremely easy to use. However, it will be necessary to upgrade to a more powerful package if your requirements are more complicated.