Elements vs MaxiFi
Elements
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MaxiFi
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| Figure | Elements | MaxiFi |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $149/mo | $12.42/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 2 |
| Spec score · Financial Planning Software | 8.2 (#13) | 8.9 (#4) |
| Integrations | Elements says it has partnered with Plaid, Morningstar, and Zapier for account data updates and connections to other systems. | The site describes plan sharing with a financial advisor who has a MaxiFi PRO subscription. |
| Support | The site links advisors to a Help Center and a support-ticket submission page. | Support is provided through online tickets, with listed contact hours Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Eastern; phone support is not included in the purchase price. |
Plans
In their own words
MaxiFi
MaxiFi builds a lifetime financial plan and estimates sustainable annual spending using income, assets, taxes, Social Security and other inputs. You can revise the plan to compare choices such as changing jobs, buying a home or retiring early. It models federal, state, FICA and IRMAA taxes, Social Security benefits and Medicare Part B premiums. Paid optimizers cover Roth conversions, Social Security filing and retirement withdrawals. Living Standard Monte Carlo compares how investment strategies and spending behavior affect discretionary spending; the software also estimates life insurance needs using contingency plans. Annual reports can be exported as PDF or Excel files, and plans can be shared with an advisor who has a MaxiFi PRO subscription. MaxiFi is available on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, web and Windows. It offers a 14-day trial with limited features and comparison of three alternate scenarios. The Unlocked plan is listed at $149 a year. Support is through online tickets; phone support is not included.