Switching to Mac

QuickBooks 2010 for Mac

Are you currently using a Windows-based PC and looking to switch to the Mac? Find out if you should switch to QuickBooks for Mac or stick with QuickBooks for Windows.

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QuickBooks 2010 for Mac Accounting Software

Why Switch to Mac?

Built by and for Mac users.
QuickBooks for Mac works just like other Mac software. It has the ease of use you expect from QuickBooks, and the elegance and simplicity of the Mac.
It all works together.
QuickBooks for Mac integrates with your various Mac OS X applications like Address Book, MobileMe and iCal.
Exclusively for Mac
  • Synchronize contacts with Address Book1
  • Share data between Mac and Windows2
  • Customize your toolbar
  • Back up to MobileMe3
  • Built for Mac OS X (v10.5.7, 10.6 or later)
  • Add reminders to iCal1
Why Stick with Windows?
QuickBooks for Windows and Mac offer the same basic set of financial management tools, but have some differences too. Depending on which version of QuickBooks you compare to, the differences can be significant.

The list below includes some of the key differences. If any of these situations apply, you should continue to use QuickBooks for Windows.

  • Do you currently use QuickBooks Payroll (such as Basic, Enhanced, or Assisted)?
  • Do you use other applications that integrate with QuickBooks?
  • Do you use QuickBooks for online bill pay or funds transfer?
  • Do you need more than one person to access your company file at the same time?4
  • Do you use inventory assemblies?5
  • Do you use industry-specific reports and features?5
  • Do you need to set different prices for the same item?
  • Do you need to support multiple currencies at the same time?
  • Do you need to create an accountant's copy?

For more information, see our FAQs.

Still not sure? Try QuickBooks for Mac

These are some of the differences between QuickBooks for Windows and QuickBooks for Mac. If you're still unsure if you should switch, we recommend you download our free trial...and see if QuickBooks for Mac will work for you.

Download a Free Trial of QuickBooks 2010 for Mac.


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Important disclaimers, disclosures and notes
1  iCal and Address Book are included in Mac OS X from Apple, Inc.
2 QuickBooks 2010 for Mac can exchange data with QuickBooks Pro, Premier, and Premier Accountant Edition 2010 for Windows (U.S. versions, round trip: between Mac and Windows).
3 Back up to MobileMe requires paid MobileMe account available separately from Apple, Inc.
4 All users must be on the same-year version of QuickBooks to access the same company file. For Pro for Windows, requires the purchase of additional single user products or a 3 user pack to become multiple user capable.
5 Available only in QuickBooks: Premier editions and Enterprise Solutions.
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