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hugeflyingcat
Level 1

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

No. I'm using the US version.

Fiat Lux - ASIA
Level 15

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

@hugeflyingcat 

Click on my profile name and you will find our website address to send an email to.

Nicole_N
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

Hi there, @hugeflyingcat. I'm here to ensure you'll get the proper assistance you need.

 

Before doing so, can you tell me what specific concern you're having when using the QuickBooks Online US version? Do you want to contact our QuickBooks Support team or are you referring to something else?  Any additional information would help us provide you with accurate information.

 

We'll be waiting for your response. Don't hesitate to leave your comment below and we'll surely get back to you.

amyvliet69
Level 1

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

Do you still offer for QB that does not require a subscription? I have purchased the QB online version but hate it soooo much and I have a current Desktop version as well but it will be expiring soon I was told that the Desktop version will be phased out in the near future.

AileneA
QuickBooks Team

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

Hi there, amyvliet69.

 

QuickBooks is a popular accounting software that operates on a subscription-based model. This means that users must pay a monthly or annual fee to access and use the software. The subscription model provides users with automatic updates, customer support, and access to new features as they become available. 
 

However, with the discontinuation, you can still use the app if you have purchased a non-subscription-based. The non-subscription-based version of QuickBooks is a one-time purchase, and users can continue to use it as long as they like without any additional subscription fees. 

 

You can refer to these articles for more information about the discontinuation of the QBDT UK version: 

 

 

On the other hand, once your subscription ends in QuickBooks Desktop, you may want to migrate your QBDT to QuickBooks Online. Click on the link to learn how you can move to QuickBooks Online.

 

I'm also adding these articles that tackle discontinuation and how to move QuickBooks data to another folder on your computer, on and off your network, or to another computer:

 

 

I'll address any other concerns you might have regarding the supportability for QuickBooks Desktop versions. I'll help you out. Have a good day, and stay safe. 

4Gal
Level 10

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

@amyvliet69 

Where is your company located? UK, US or another country?

Pamawoman21
Level 1

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

It makes me sick that Quickbooks is treating the self-employed who helped build the Quickbooks brand like we do not matter.  I have been a desktop user since 1999 and even though I love QB's I will be leaving.  I do not want anyone to own my data.  And the prices are ridiculous.  Such a shame but typical of large corps to treat the people that helped them grow like dirt.

4Gal
Level 10

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

@Pamawoman21 

Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

Pamawoman21
Level 1

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

2021

4Gal
Level 10

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

@Pamawoman21 

You are using QB Desktop 2021 with a non subscription license, correct?

If you don't use any add-ons (e.g QB Payroll, QB Payment), you can keep using 2021 for good.

The potential problem is the bank feed feature after May 2024. You can download *.qbo files from your bank BUT you can't import directly into your QB Desktop. If your bank provides *.csv files, you will need to use a 3rd party tool to import it into QB Desktop. It's a $199 one time license and you can get $100 cashback to purchase the license from a partner.
https://get.transactionpro.com/qbd

 

If you prefer to keep using the bank feed feature with QB Desktop with a non subscription license, you can contact @Fiat Lux - ASIA. They can share an option to explore.

Armani8
Level 1

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

Hi,
I wonder if you can share what you chose to do? I am pretty much in the same boat - retired (at least trying to) and only use QB now for my rental properties. I had a 2012 desktop pro that my accountant cannot read so I was asked to upgrade to at least 2020 version. If you bought a non-subscription version, can you please let me know where you bought it? Thanks

Damien60
Level 2

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

So far, I'm limping along with the 2015 version on my laptop. What a PITA!

 

I did download the 2020 version from Intuit, but never installed or licensed it.  

 

I think I would start with Fiat-Lux, who may have licensing for that version available.  I figure he'll charge full boat, but 'what are you going to do' when the publisher is a DH, right?

SIAB
Level 3

Quickbooks Desktop Pro - Non Subscription Alternative

@Damien60 

Fiat Lux won't offer you any license to purchase. You can use the trial version of QB Desktop for good with their workaround.

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