When selecting an accounting or tax solution, careful consideration is key. This guide is here to help you make an informed decision when committing to a software that supports your business.
If you're already using QuickBooks, this is also a risk-free way to trial new features. None of the actions taken in these testing portals will affect your existing company data. Each one comes equipped with pre-filled sample company data, enabling you to try out everything QuickBooks has to offer.
Unsure where to start? Check out our guide on choosing the right version of QuickBooks for some detailed insight on each offering.
QuickBooks Self-Employed
The Self-Employed version puts an emphasis on simplicity. This ledger-less bookkeeping system seamlessly tracks income and expenses to make tax-time a breeze for those who need to keep their focus elsewhere. It's accessible from anywhere you have an internet connection, using a web browser or the mobile app.
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Here are some things to try out while you're sampling this version:
For everything else, head to the Self-Employed landing page here.
QuickBooks Online
This cloud-based version comes in four different tiers: Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced. Learn more about each tier's capabilities in our version comparison here. The sample company models the Plus version.
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QBO offers intricate reporting, inventory management, payroll integration, and a great deal more. Here are some things to try out while test-driving:
Need more power behind your books? QuickBooks Online Advanced has its own test-drive company so you can see what a premium accounting solution should look like.
QuickBooks Desktop
The Desktop version is capable of harnessing the full power of your personal computer, with products available for small businesses, enterprise organizations, and everyone in between. Check out our comparison of the Pro, Premier, and Enterprise editions at the link here.
To try them out, you can download Trial Versions directly to your machine. Please note that these trial products cannot be activated, and any work performed in their company files won't be saved.
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As before, here are some things this version shines at that you can test in your trial version:
Please know that this Community is here to serve you along every step of your QuickBooks journey. Should you need any assistance with your test-drive, or have any questions about any of the QuickBooks products discussed here, be sure to leave a comment below.
