Work smarter, not harder, move to QuickBooks Online
Time-saving tools at your fingertips
Do less data entry
Sync your bank and credit cards so transactions are downloaded and organized for you.2
Organize receipts on your phone
Snap photos of your receipts and attach them to transactions so you have proof of your expenses.
Make it easy to get paid
Give customers the convenience of paying by credit card right from the invoice so you get paid quickly.3
Take control of your time and your business
Data that works for you
As you keep your expenses organized, QuickBooks helps by suggesting tax categories based on what you did last time. For added control, you can set up rules so similar items get categorized the same way.
Security is built into everything we do
We take your security and privacy seriously, and follow high encryption standards. You can rest easy knowing your data is backed up automatically as you work.
Business tools as mobile as you are1
Quickly see your financials wherever the workday takes you-from a PC, Mac, tablet, or phone. You can send invoices, track expenses, and much more using the mobile app for Android or iOS.4
Collaborate in real-time
With free access for up to 5 users and 2 accountants, collaboration is a few clicks away. You can easily work with your team on the go and maintain a proactive, year-round connection with your accountant.5
Get free support and instant updates4,7
Get the help you need with complimentary phone support, webinars, tutorials, or check out the QuickBooks Community. Plus, you’ll get automatically updated to the latest version of QuickBooks.
QuickBooks Online vs QuickBooks Desktop
Hear from QuickBooks customers who made the switch
Support comes with QuickBooks Online
Learn
Video tutorials, webinars, and articles are all available to help you run your business with QuickBooks.
Find an accounting pro
Work with a QuickBooks certified accounting professional (ProAdvisor) to get expert help and grow your business.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes—there are few more advanced features that are only available in Desktop. You may want to stick with QuickBooks Desktop if you have complex inventory needs or require the multi-currency option for payments and purchases.
QuickBooks Online is suitable for most QuickBooks Desktop users. It has many unique features designed to support users who need anywhere, anytime access as well as multiple user access. However, in streamlining the feature set to make QuickBooks Online even faster and easier to use than QuickBooks Desktop, we limited some of the more advanced features.
QuickBooks Online is a great choice if you want:
- Access to your data anytime, anywhere from your PC, Mac, or on your mobile device with our free mobile app
- Ability to send estimates and invoices on the go
- Access for up to 5 users and 2 Accountants—at no extra cost5
- Automatic updates and upgrades that don’t require any action
- Free support to help with setup or to answer “how-to” questions
QuickBooks Desktop may be more suitable if you need:
- Robust inventory, payroll, job costing, or custom reporting capabilities
- Detailed back orders, work orders, or sales orders
- Progress invoicing or ability to receive partial POs
No, QuickBooks Online is a completely independent version of QuickBooks, so you will be able access QuickBooks entirely online from your browser or mobile device subscription at no additional cost.
We’ve created a step-by-step process so that you can upgrade to QuickBooks Online from either Pro or Premier. Click here to learn more.