A Better Excel Checkbook
Hi, I’m a former Quicken user. Many years ago, I decided to abandon Quicken and replace it with a simple spreadsheet to manage my bank accounts. I explored and tested a lot of checkbook register templates but didn’t like any of them. So I created my own and began to offer it for free in 2019. Hundreds of people loved it, and encouraged me to enhance it.
Maybe you’re also looking to replace Quicken, MINT, or Simplifi. Perhaps like me, you want to protect yourself from 3rd party apps that require access to your bank accounts. Or maybe you have a small business and need an easy-to-use bank account spreadsheet. If so, please check out the offerings below. Email support is included with all of my Excel templates.
There are four Excel Checkbook Templates to choose from. This includes the new Small Business edition, a recently updated 2025 version for home use, the previous 2024 version, and an older 2023 version that will work on some older versions of Excel. See a comparison of available Excel checkbook register templates.
You can also see my honest review of other Excel checkbook register templates along with their issues and annoyances. This includes a look at the free checkbook register templates from Microsoft (which are awful!).
Why would you want to use Microsoft Excel for your bank accounts? I recommend it so that you can have independence from third-party applications, better control of your data privacy, and the ability to customize and extend your own solution to best fit your needs. Read why Microsoft Excel is an excellent tool for checkbook management that puts you in control of your information.
Thank you for a great program. I am thrilled to have this program to work with. It is very easy to navigate even for the person who doesn't work with excel much. The directions to get started are very clear and easy to understand. I appreciated it very much!
I am so excited for the "split" feature!! I am LOVING your checkbook template 😀
Thank you for making it available at such a reasonable price.
As a now former Quicken user, who hated the $72/year fee they charge for the privilege of getting an app for mobility, I wish there were 10 stars instead of 5 for this software - it's well deserved. I've been trying out various alternatives and have never found anything sufficient for my needs. Until now! This software is so well thought out. It does everything I need in a register without being bloated. Nice interface, and I am extremely impressed with how much documentation and how-to videos there are behind the software. WAY beyond what you expect for software in this category. The software reflects how important customer satisfaction is. Customer Support is beyond belief. I have only just bought it and already, I'm excited to push DEL on my Quicken software. This gets HUGE thumbs up for flexibility and reliability as well as over the top customer support. You won't be sorry you bought it. I've never written this glowing of a review before (and I've written many) - it's worth every penny.
Thank you Cheryl! You made my day!
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If I could reach through this internet connection I’d kiss you right on the lips! I have been looking desperately for an easy to use checkbook program for a small group that wouldn’t break the bank AND that a novice Excel user could relate to. I did try to get fancy one time and wiped out part of my page, but with a small nudge from my Excel expert kids, everything is now back to rights.
I absolutely recommend this product, especially for those old folks like me that need an easy to use, but very useful, checking accounting program. 5 Stars!
I recently purchased your spreadsheet Excel Checkbook 2025 Version. Can't tell you how pleased I am with the product. It works GREAT for me and I like it waaaay more than Quicken. I am a Rideshare/Gig worker so I can keep track of my work easily and keep track of my checking accounts and other investments. Just wanted to say thank you for your product.