# MoneyWorks

Native Mac accounting and ERP software from New Zealand’s Cognito Software — cross-platform with Windows, shipping since 1992.

- **Category:** [Utilities](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/utilities/)
- **Price:** From ~$274 one-time (Express) — multiple editions and licensing options, see vendor site
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** http://cognito.co.nz/
- **Available via:** Direct
- **Requirements:** Native Mac (Apple Silicon and Intel) and Windows; specific minimum macOS version not published on the vendor site.
- **Maker:** Cognito Software Ltd

## Kitsmith's take

Genuinely Mac-native rather than a Windows port — MoneyWorks runs natively on Apple Silicon and integrates directly with Mail, Contacts, and AppleScript/Automator, per the vendor. It spans four editions (Cashbook, Express, Gold, Datacentre) with different feature depth, and pricing varies by edition and by licensing option (one-time vs. subscription) — the vendor’s own pages show differing numbers for similarly named tiers (e.g., Express listed at both $274 one-time and $286/yr on different pages), so confirm current pricing directly before buying.

## Features

- **Native Apple Silicon build:** Runs fully natively via a Cocoa app, per the vendor — not a Java or browser wrapper.
- **Multi-currency & job costing:** Available on the Gold tier, per the vendor’s product-range page.
- **Mac app integrations:** Works with Mail, Contacts, and AppleScript/Automator for workflow automation.
- **Cross-platform files:** The same file opens on Windows, so a Windows-based accountant can work from it directly.

## FAQ

**Is MoneyWorks native on Mac?**

Yes — built with Cocoa and runs natively on Apple Silicon, per the vendor.

**How much does MoneyWorks cost?**

It varies by edition and licensing option; the vendor’s own pages show different numbers for similarly named tiers, so confirm current pricing on their site before buying.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/moneyworks/