Is there a free version of QuickBooks?

Of course not.  Intuit/ QB is FAR too greedy for that.   

(Someone will be along shortly to comment about there being a free version.  What they are telling you is to utilize the free TRIAL of the product, after which, you will have to subscribe) 

Hi there, sanctuaryc-fisca.

Thank you for visiting the QuickBooks Community. I'll be providing some details about subscribing to QuickBooks Online and the details about the free version that you can use.

Yes, there's a free QuickBooks account that you can test out. I suggest utilizing our QuickBooks Online trial version which is good for 30 days. If you wish to continue using it, you can subscribe anytime. Just enter a valid credit card for authorization to achieve that. Then, you'll be charged the current fee for the services you've selected.  

You can always check your Account and Settings section on how many days you have left until the trial expires to ensure your account stays active. 

Here's how:

1. Click the Gear ⚙ icon at the upper right corner and choose Account and Settings.
2. Go to the Billing & Subscription tab.
3. You'll see when your Trial ends (for example my Trial Ends in 18 days).

Then, to subscribe to the program, you'll just have to click the Subscribe button. Enter your credit card information and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process. We can also click the Subscribe now link at the top of your Home page. 

Additionally, you can use a test drive of QuickBooks Online by using our sample company demo so that you can explore features and the options that you're not comfortable trying in a live QuickBooks account. Feel free to experiment with the test drive since the demo system doesn't save any of the changes you make. Please open this link for the test drive:  https://qbo.intuit.com/redir/testdrive.

I'm also adding this article to further guide you in effectively managing your business using QBO: Help guide for QuickBooks Online. It contains topics about advanced accounting, banking, and payments to name a few.

Let me know if there's anything else you need help with about QuickBooks. Know that I'm always here to help you anytime. Take care and keep safe!

@sanctuaryc-fisca 

I could say QB Online Accountant version is a free version of QB Online. Explore it if you don't mind to utilize it for your company.

So. To Re-iterate. " Of course not.  Intuit/ QB is FAR too greedy for that.   "

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@ChristieAnn  wrote:

Hi there, sanctuaryc-fisca.

 

Thank you for visiting the QuickBooks Community. I'll be providing some details about subscribing to QuickBooks Online and the details about the free version that you can use.

 

Yes, there's a free QuickBooks account that you can test out.

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Your response just explains that there is not a free version of the software. Trying to mask that fact is disingenuous and shady.

HAHAHA, as predicted, the bot showed up with the free trial copy/paste

@HunterAhlquist 

Any specific concern? If you are looking for a free app, another app offers a free plan for businesses with revenue <50K USD per annum.

This disingenuous answer says it all about Quickbooks as a company. There is no FREE product. There is a 30 day trial version at best. I had bought a Quickbooks2016 desktop and some time later they yanked the bank transaction import feature from my installed product and demanded a hefty annual fee to reinstate it. In other words, they took back a feature I had already paid for and demanded more money. It's like you bought a car and later the dealer took back a wheel and demanded extra payment. Looking for a synonym for "slease"?

I don't mean just a free trial --- I mean a less expensive per month or free subscription.  My business is very simple ---- I send invoices, I get paid.  No payroll.  Income less than $50,000 per year.

Upon further review, it appears that your question has already been addressed, @jjfrannie.

I wanted to share a direct link to that conversation where my colleague provided a detailed response: Re: Is there a less-expensive alternative for my monthly subscription? The rate is going up to $3......

The thread is always open for your queries. Please do not hesitate to contact us for additional information and any QuickBooks-related concerns. Have a good day ahead!

@jjfrannie 

This one?

can you please give me this same information for quickbooks online free and how to test for ceritification only. 

@azambrano1 

You can signup for QBO Accountant for free and take the ProAdvisor certification.

Let me provide some information on how to use QuickBooks Online (QBO) for free and certification works, Azambrano1.

As previously stated by my colleagues above, QBO offers a free 30-day trial that gives you full access to all the popular accounting features and benefits included in your chosen plan. This will also be a great opportunity to experience how QuickBooks simplifies your bookkeeping. 

While this offer doesn't include optional add-on features such as Payroll, Payments, Bill Pay, or LIve Expert Service, you can subscribe to continue using the service at the end of your trial period. 

On the other hand, if you want to take the QBO Certification exam, this will validate your knowledge and even boost your career, since you'll earn points and rewards that help you grow your firm and support your clients and also get a free listing on Find-a-ProAdvisor page.

To know more on how to become a Certified ProAdvisor, check out this link for reference: Become A Certified ProAdvisor. 

Furthermore, you'll sometimes find common questions on how to use QBO, check out this resource and learn how you can handle them: Get Started With QuickBooks Online. 

Keep in touch if you have any other questions or queries about QuickBooks Online or the certification exam. We'll always be right here to help you. Have a nice day ahead!

I would like a less expensive option. I have one employee one accountant, no inventory billing and expenses that’s it. I received an offer that I could get payroll for One for $50 a month in QuickBooks for $40 a month but for some reason they’re charging me $108 a month And I don’t have any payroll option 

I have two intuit accounts don’t know why.

Every time I ask about lowering my price, they tell me I lose all access to my records when I read the special offer through capital one that offers 18,000 miles rewards it says you can keep your information as long as you have an account.  I have one employee no inventory three billing invoices a month right 20 checks a month and I pay $108 a month.   I have 10 checking accounts because we have some projects we keep up with separately.  We are self-employed with rental property.  

I had a friend who bought the forever version very expensive and they said too bad. It’s not forever..  I guess they really need the money badly.

@2cureat 

You can consider switching to old QB Desktop with a non subscription license + Payroll Mate to lower your expenses.