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MariaG123
Level 2

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

Advise please.  I'm trying to understand if the online version is a viable replacement for me in both functionality and cost.  Here is my use case.
As the bookkeeper, I only use my Quickbooks Desktop Pro for paper check printing and submitting the Accountant's copy to the accountant.  My PC contains 19 separate databases.  One database for each customer.
 
Will the Online version allow me to open and close each of my 19 databases individually similar to my current QB Desktop Pro software? or will I need 19 separate online subscriptions?
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4Gal
Level 10

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

One QBO account is for one company file. You should stay with QB Desktop. Why do you consider switching to QB Online?

MariaG123
Level 2

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

Was considering online just for the convenience and flexibility.  Based on your response, the online version would be much more expensive for me.  Thank you so much for your reply. 

4Gal
Level 10

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

Which QB Desktop year version do you have?

MariaG123
Level 2

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

I have QB Pro 2023

GebelAlainaM
QuickBooks Team

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

Hello there, @MariaG123.

 

Let me add more details about your concern in QuickBooks Online (QBO).

 

Beforehand, I'd like to know if the database you're referring to is a company file.

 

If so, then I agree with 4gal. The option to do it is unavailable, QBO only allows one company per subscription. This means each company you create will have its subscription to have a different QBO account for each different company.

 

For more information, you can refer to these articles:

 

 

Additionally, if you're managing data from regions or departments of the same company, QBO offers a location-tracking feature.

 

Furthermore, you can always reply in this thread if you're referring to something else.

 

I'm also including this for future reference in case you want to switch from QuickBooks Desktop to QBO:

 

 

Feel free to get back if you have other concerns. I'm always around to help.

4Gal
Level 10

Compare QB Desktop Pro and QB Online

If your subscription will expire before July 2024, you may consider purchasing a new license of QB Desktop 2024 through a partner. You can get $100 cashback to lower your renewal costs.

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