Will QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021 run on a Mac Mini with the Apple M1 chip?

Apple M1 only works with BigSur and Intuit has released the patch for QBD 2021 to support it recently. I would recommend to install the trial license of QBD 2021 prior to purchase it.

Thank you. It sounds like the compatibility is more tied to the operating system and not the processor. 

Will the QB program run with Rosetta 2 emulation that is on the new Mac Mini?

Hello there, @bpike.

I can see no reason the QBDT for Mac program won't run using the new Mac Mini with Rosetta 2 emulation. This is because it's meeting the minimum system requirements for 2021 and earlier versions.

You'll know more about system information, browser requirements, and integration through this article: The QuickBooks that’s made for your Mac. It also includes answers to the most frequently asked questions about the installation process and compatibility to name a few.

Additionally, here's an article that'll further guide you in managing your business using QBDT for Mac: User Guide. It contains topics about banking, lists, and getting paid to name a few.

Please know that you're always welcome to comment below if you have other concerns or follow-up inquiries about managing the growth of your business using QBDT for Mac. I'm just around to help. Take care.

Thanks Rea. Both of the links you provided go to the same page and do not reference what I had asked.

Because you say "I can see no reason..." makes me believe this has not been tested by Quickbooks. Before I spend the money on the upgrade I would like to know yes or no that QB 2021 desktop for Mac will run on a Mac Mini with the M1 chip whether natively or running Rosetta 2 emulation.

Hello @bpike,

I appreciate you for getting back to us here in the Community. Allow me to chime in and provide some clarification about the QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021 version.

The Rosetta 2 software in Mac helps run apps that are originally supported on the Intel chips. The QuickBooks program would work if the emulator can execute the conversion successfully after an initial translation.

As of now, there's no update yet if the new chip is supported for the QuickBooks for Mac 2021. Since the Macintosh line recently transitioned from Intel to its own CPUs last month, I recommend contacting our QuickBooks Support Team.

To view the existing system requirements, check out this page: https://qblittlesquare.com/2020/09/quickbooks-mac-2021-users-guide/.

One of them will be able to provide additional information about the new M1 chip. You can reach out to them through this link: https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/prechats/offerings/QB-Mac/23435/view.

I've also attached an article you can use to install QuickBooks Desktop for Mac: Install and set up QuickBooks Desktop for Mac.

Please let me know if you need anything else regarding the latest version of QuickBooks. The Community and I will be here to help you.

Why can Intuit not just answer this very simple question?

Why can Intuit not answer this very simple question?

Thank you for joining the thread, @stewartp12.

At this time, the latest patch of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021 that supports OS software doesn't include the Apple M1 chip. Rest assured that we'll get back to this post once we receive an update about the Apple M1 chip for QuickBooks for Mac 2021

You can also check this link to review the latest system requirements for QuickBooks for Mac 2021: User Guide for QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021.

Please keep in touch if there's anything else I can do to help you succeed with QuickBooks. I've got your back. Have a great day!

Hello @stewartp12 ,

The Quickbooks Support Team was able to help me get the answers I needed.

https://help.quickbooks.intuit.com/prechats/offerings/QB-Mac/23435/view

I am running version QB Mac 2021 on my Mac Mini with the M1 chip and so far it has worked out ok.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for posting about your experiences with QuickBooks and the M1 chip. That's what I've been looking for. Any problems at all? Will contact chat support tomorrow. Thank you again for posting.

I have been running QuickBooks Mac Desktop on my M1 MacBook Air for over a week with no problems at all.

I have been running QuickBooks Desktop for Mac 2021 on my M1 MacBook Air for over a week. No problems at all.

I'm currently (as of 03-30-21) running a mac mini M1 and its been solid and stable since the R3 release (the R4 is just as stable).

You shouldn't have any issues.

I am looking at buying the MacBook pro M1 and at apple they said not all features may work with quickbooks.  so i was wondering if you notice anything that you had before and don't have the ability to do now.

Hello there, @sunset4.

Let me share some information about the new and improved features available in QuickBooks Mac 2021.

• Automated Payment Reminders
  • Automated payment reminders makes it easy to let your customers know when they have invoices they need to pay you for.
• Combined Multiple Emails
  • If you send multiple forms, like invoices or statements, to the same customer, you can combine them into a single email instead of sending multiple emails.
• Credit Card Refunds
  • ​​​​​​​If you have Merchant Services, you can now refund credit card payments in QuickBooks.
• e-Statements
  • ​​​​​​​If you have QuickBooks Payments, you can let your customers pay their invoices or statements by credit card or bank transfer.
• Email Templates
  • ​​​​​​​Create customized email templates with different subject lines and email bodies for all the forms you email customers.
• Find Company Files
  • ​​​​​​​Easily locate your company files with the updated No Company Open window.
• One Intuit ID
  • ​​​​​​​Intuit One ID is a new feature that’s used to link your Intuit account ID to your company file. When you upgrade your company file to the 2021 version, you’ll log in using your Intuit account. This makes it easier to manage your account, view your customer purchase history, and use services like Payroll, Merchant Services, e-Invoicing, and more.
• Print Report Row Colors
  • ​​​​​​​Using report row colors help make reading your printed reports easier. When you print your reports, the row colors will match your on-screen reports by default.
• Restore Backup Files
  • ​​​​​​​When you open QuickBooks, you can now restore a backup file from the No Company Open screen.
• Sales Tax Codes
  • ​​​​​​​Sales tax codes are list items that allow you to specify the taxable or non-taxable status for your customers and items. By default, QuickBooks includes tax codes for non-taxable and taxable sales, but you can add custom codes that fit your business.

Also, you'd want to consider the suggestions shares by my colleague, @AlcaeusF in this thread. I'd recommend you contacting our Customer Care team so a Mac  specialist can further assist you about using QuickBooks with the new M1 chip.

Get back to us here if you have other questions or concerns about using QuickBooks. I'm always here to help.

So far all native features in the mac version 2021 work with the M1 mac.  

I have a 2021 MacBook with the M1 Chip and have Quickbooks online. I have had nothing but problems. Banking does not work, can not import transactions (most days...work sporadically) I can not verify my id in banking the screen turns white, the logout button disappears, can not switch between the two companies...Very irritating. 

I called customer service and they assured me that there was no problem with Quickbooks, I gave them the ability to screen share and they saw everything, the frozen screen, white screen, missing buttons, unresponsive features and I was told that it was not a quickbooks problem. Then I was asked if I had a windows machine I could use. 

Clearly this is NOT compatible with MacBook. So sad! I even called them before my MacBook purchase and was told we would be fine. I have been with Quicklook since 1999 and have not been more fustrated.

I'll try that. Hope it'll help me 

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@Macbook 2021 with M1 wrote:

I have a 2021 MacBook with the M1 Chip and have Quickbooks online.

Clearly this is NOT compatible with MacBook.

 

@Macbook 2021 with M1 

Are using QB Online or QB Desktop for Mac?

Did you get your QB for MAC to run with the M1 chip?  Please let me know as I'm thinking about purchasing it.  I also run Monterey.  I plan on getting QB MAC Plus 2022 as that is all the is offered

@PhantomGirl 

Utilize the trial license to make sure it works.

I have been running QuickBooks desktop for Mac 2021 on an M1 chip with the latest MacOS updates for many months. No problems at all. Runs perfectly.