QuickBooks Enterprise with Cloud Access

QuickBooks Enterprise with Cloud Access is basically QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise plus a hosted Windows environment so you can run the desktop app from anywhere (instead of being tied to one office PC/server).

1) Total cost (software + hosting)

There isn’t one fixed price. It depends on:

• Enterprise tier (Gold/Platinum/Diamond)

• number of users

• payroll/add-ons

• hosting/storage needs

In most cases, it’s an Enterprise subscription + a per-user hosting cost (often billed monthly). The fastest way to get the real number is to quote it for your tier + user count.

2) Advantages beyond remote access

Compared to running Enterprise only on a local desktop/server, you usually get:

• Centralized access for your team (work from anywhere, same setup)

• Backups handled in the hosted environment (less “did someone back it up?” risk)

• Less IT overhead (no local server maintenance, patching headaches, etc.)

• Better continuity if the office PC dies or someone’s laptop gets stolen

3) Other helpful notes

• You’re still using Desktop Enterprise, not QuickBooks Online.

• Your experience depends on internet stability.

• Confirm any integrations you use (bank feeds, add-ons, scanners, etc.) work in the hosted setup.

If you tell me your user count and tier, I can help you estimate the typical cost range and what to watch for.