It sounds like you already have the product installed. So aside from the nominal cost of future updates, I don’t see how changing now would matter that much.
If upon reflection, you still feel you must change, make it a slow, planned transition to another package. You might use something like Peachtree, or if you need significantly more functionality than you have now, you may want to go with something like AccPac or Great Plains.
But programs like Quickbooks or Peachtree are sufficient for most small businesses. So like I said, since you already have it installed, if it’s serving you well, just keep it, at least for now.
If Quicken works for your business then stick with Quicken and make a donation to the American Legislative Exchange Council if you feel they need the money.
I actually am in the software business. We provide both Accounting and Customer service.
Do you have/work with a CPA?
If you do - they should be more than able to help you successfully switch to an alternative software.
You may want to look at the following link and the sub-categories:
http://www.snapfiles.com/freeware/productivity/fwpersonal-finance.html
Another good reason many are leaving Quick Books is their decision to fully cooperate with the IRS. The IRS now requires a backup copy of all QB files if they select you for an audit. The IRS runs them through their own analysis with specially trained staff.
I’m a CPA and QB Pro Advisor!!!
Don’t go with Great Plains. We went on Quickbooks precisely because our accountant was tearing her hair out trying to use Great Plains.
Don’t like Quicken?
Try Peachtree.