No matter your business stage, QuickBooks can support your accounting, bookkeeping, and financial management needs. Compare it to other tools to see how it fits your business need.
QuickBooks is made to grow with you
QuickBooks grows alongside your business, offering the flexibility and scalability to support operations of any size. Make smarter business decisions with real-time insights, streamline money management, and get access to trusted experts for guidance.
QuickBooks supports the unique challenges of freelancers and solopreneurs. With intuitive solutions for automating income and expense tracking, you can maximize your deductions and simplify year-end tax filings.
Running a small business doesn't mean settling for basic tools. QuickBooks for small businesses has powerful features like time and project profitability tracking, reporting, and inventory management to help you succeed.
Big businesses have greater demands, and Intuit Enterprise Suite scales with them. It delivers enterprise-level capabilities, automates workflows, and offers personalized support with a dedicated contact.
How QuickBooks compares
Plan Overview
Pricing
(per company file/EIN)
Simple Start: $19/mo, Essentials: $37.50/mo, Plus: $57.50/mo, Advanced: $137.50/mo
Starter: $0, Pro: $16/mo
Lite: $5.70/mo., Plus: $9.90/mo., Premium: $18.00/mo., Select: Custom Pricing
Early: $15/mo, Growing: $42/mo, Established: $78/mo
An annual license fee plus one-time implementation fee. Modules can be added as needed.*
User Limits
Simple Start: 1, Essentials: 3, Plus: 5, Advanced: 25
Starter:1, Pro: No limit
Additional $11/user
Unlimited
Expert Support
(Phone, live chat, help articles, how to videos)
No direct phone number or chat support
No direct phone number or chat support
No direct phone number or chat support
Basic support included with all subscriptions, with options to upgrade
Accounting and Reporting
General Accounting
(Chart of accounts, journal entries, financial statements, sales tax)
Requires NetSuite Accounting*
Bank Reconciling
(Connect bank feeds, categorize, match transactions)
Auto bank feeds require Pro
Requires NetSuite Cash Management*
Accounts Receivable
(Customer portal, estimates, invoices, recurring invoices)
Recurring invoices require Pro
Usage limits on Early Plan
Accounts Payable
(Vendor portal, purchase orders, expenses, bills, recurring bills)
Recurring bills not available
With Premium
Usage limits on Early Plan
Financial Planning
(Cash flow projector,forecasting, budgets, custom formulas)
Budgets require Plus forecasting available with Advanced
No scenario planning, budgets or custom fields
Planning requires Established
Requires NetSuite Planning and Budgeting
Industry Specific
Inventory Management
(Track products, add markups, view QTY on hand, etc)
Requires Plus
Requires NetSuite Inventory Management
Project management
(Tag income/expenses to a specific job)
Requires Plus
Requires Established Plan
Requires NetSuite Project Management
E-Commerce Management
(Connect to Shopify, eBay, and Amazon)
Simple Start: 1 connection, Essentials: 3 connections, Plus: All connections
Shopify only requires Growing or Established
Requires NetSuite SuiteCommerce
Ecosystem Add-Ons (extra cost)
Time & Payroll
(Manage W2 & 1099, track time, paychecks, and payroll tax)
No online time tracking.
Limited states for e-filing
Requires NetSuite SuitePeople
Accept Payments
(Take credit card or ACH payments via invoice or card reader)
No card reader option
No card reader option
No card reader option
Requires NetSuite SuitePayments or SuiteCommerce
Pay Bills
(Send ACH payments to vendors or contractors)
Expert Bookkeeping
(Expert support, book cleanup, plus a full-service option if you want everything managed for you)
Live tax assistance
(Move from books to taxes, and file your return with unlimited expert help)
Banking and Capital
(Open a business banking account or apply for a business loan)
Pricing reflects total monthly costs as of November 1st, 2025. Pricing may vary subject to discounted introductory rates. Pricing and feature list accurate as per FreshBooks website on November 1st, 2025
What businesses need in an accounting platform
Businesses of all types and sizes need accounting software that meets them where they are and adapts as they grow. From ease of use to long-term value, these are the top qualities business owners look for when choosing a new accounting platform.
Robust value
Businesses seek software with strong features that balance functionality and cost-effectiveness.
Ease of use
An intuitive interface saves time and reduces frustration. Business owners value software that makes daily financial tasks quicker and easier.
Live customer service
Many businesses look for platforms that offer responsive live chat, knowledgeable agents, and helpful how-to resources when they need them.
Scalable solutions
Growing businesses need scalability to handle increasing workloads, expanding teams, and more complex financial tasks.
Why businesses choose QuickBooks
QuickBooks is a leading accounting software for businesses, designed to simplify financial management and empower success. Shaped by real customer feedback, it combines powerful features with flexibility, handling everything from invoicing and reporting to payments and payroll. With tools tailored to a wide range of industries, QuickBooks offers a better scalable platform that adapts as your business evolves.
Here are just a few of the ways QuickBooks stands out from its competitors.
Get expert support
Get expert help from real people through phone and live chat six days a week. QuickBooks specialists are here to support you from the initial switch to onboarding.
Simplify tax prep and maximize deductions
Automatically track income and categorized expenses, identify every potential deduction, and generate tax-ready reports.
Connect with 750+ apps
Seamlessly connect QuickBooks to over 750 apps and tools, from CRM systems to payment processors, creating a unified hub for your business operations.
Manage sales tax
QuickBooks keeps track of thousands of tax laws, so you don’t have to. When you add sales tax to an invoice in QuickBooks, it automatically calculates it for you.
Use with ease— anywhere
A user-friendly interface and mobile app make it simple to manage your business, accept payments, and access reports from your desktop or phone.
Sync with e-commerce tools
Import sales and payout data into your accounting system by connecting QuickBooks to popular e-commerce channels.
Plans for every kind of business
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Simple Start
$38
$19/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
Intuit Expert Assisted
*Connect with Intuit experts when you need it. They can provide setup help and bookkeeping guidance in QuickBooks, so you can stay organized and run your business with confidence. Free for 30 days. No auto-renew.
Try expert help FREE for 30 days*
Access expert tax help
Save time and effort by seamlessly moving from books to taxes, then prepare your current tax year return with unlimited expert help to get every credit you deserve. Access Intuit Expert Business Tax experts powered by TurboTax and pay only when you file.
with Intuit Expert Business Tax
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Banking with 3.00% APY
Every dollar put away in savings envelopes earns you interest at over 40x the U.S. average.
Bookkeeping automation
Automate bookkeeping to cut down on tedious tasks and get more time to focus on your business.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
General reports
Run and export reports including profit & loss, expenses, and balance sheets.*
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible.
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect 1 sales channel
Connect 1 online sales channel and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Bill management
Organize and track your business bills online.
Essentials
$75
$3750/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
Intuit Expert Assisted
Connect with Intuit experts when you need it. They can provide setup help and bookkeeping guidance in QuickBooks, so you can stay organized and run your business with confidence. Free for 30 days. No auto-renew.
Try expert help FREE for 30 days*
Access expert tax help
Save time and effort by seamlessly moving from books to taxes, then prepare your current tax year return with unlimited expert help to get every credit you deserve. Access Intuit Expert Business Tax experts powered by TurboTax and pay only when you file. Costs vary by entity type. Subject to eligibility.
with Intuit Expert Business Tax
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Banking with 3.00% APY
Every dollar put away in savings envelopes earns you interest at over 40x the U.S. average.
Bookkeeping automation
Automate bookkeeping to cut down on tedious tasks and get more time to focus on your business.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
Enhanced reports
Know how your business is doing with sales, accounts receivable, and accounts payable reports.*
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible.
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect 3 sales channels
Connect up to 3 online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Bill management
Organize and track your business bills online.
Multiple currencies
Record transactions in other currencies without worrying about exchange rate conversions.
Includes 3 users
Invite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**
Enter time
Enter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.
Plus
$115
$5750/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
Intuit Expert Assisted
Connect with Intuit experts when you need it. They can provide setup help and bookkeeping guidance in QuickBooks, so you can stay organized and run your business with confidence. Free for 30 days. No auto-renew.
Try expert help FREE for 30 days*
Access expert tax help
Save time and effort by seamlessly moving from books to taxes, then prepare your current tax year return with unlimited expert help to get every credit you deserve. Access Intuit Expert Business Tax experts powered by TurboTax and pay only when you file. Costs vary by entity type. Subject to eligibility.
with Intuit Expert Business Tax
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Banking with 3.00% APY
Every dollar put away in savings envelopes earns you interest at over 40x the U.S. average.
Bookkeeping automation
Automate bookkeeping to cut down on tedious tasks and get more time to focus on your business.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
Comprehensive reports
Stay on track with inventory reports, enhanced sales reports, and profitability reports.*
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible.
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect all sales channels
Connect any available online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Bill management
Organize and track your business bills online.
Multiple currencies
Record transactions in other currencies without worrying about exchange rate conversions.
Includes 5 users
Invite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**
Enter time
Enter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.
Inventory
Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
Project profitability
Track all your projects in one place, track labor costs, payroll and expenses.
Financial planning
Create budgets with real-time data you can collaborate with your team on.
Advanced
$275
$13750/mo
Save 50% for 3 months*
Intuit Expert Assisted
Connect with Intuit experts when you need it. They can provide setup help and bookkeeping guidance in QuickBooks, so you can stay organized and run your business with confidence. Free for 30 days. No auto-renew.
Try expert help FREE for 30 days*
Access expert tax help
Save time and effort by seamlessly moving from books to taxes, then prepare your current tax year return with unlimited expert help to get every credit you deserve. Access Intuit Expert Business Tax experts powered by TurboTax and pay only when you file. Costs vary by entity type. Subject to eligibility.
with Intuit Expert Business Tax
Income and expenses
Securely import transactions and organize your finances automatically.
Banking with 3.00% APY
Every dollar put away in savings envelopes earns you interest at over 40x the U.S. average.
Bookkeeping automation
Automate bookkeeping to cut down on tedious tasks and get more time to focus on your business.
Invoice and payments
Accept credit cards and bank transfers in the invoice with QuickBooks Payments, get status updates and reminders.**
Tax deductions
Share your books with your accountant or export important documents.**
Powerful reports
Monitor financial metrics and build customized dashboards that measure performance.
Receipt capture
Snap photos of your receipts and categorize them on the go.**
Mileage tracking
Automatically track miles, categorize trips, and get sharable reports.**
Cash flow
Get paid online or in person, deposited instantly, if eligible.
Sales and sales tax
Accept credit cards anywhere, connect to e-commerce tools, and calculate taxes automatically.**
Estimates
Customize estimates, accept mobile signatures, see estimate status, and convert estimates into invoices.**
Contractors
Assign vendor payments to 1099 categories, see payment history, prepare and file 1099s from QuickBooks.**
Connect all sales channels
Connect any available online sales channels and automatically sync with QuickBooks.
Bill management
Organize and track your business bills online.
Multiple currencies
Record transactions in other currencies without worrying about exchange rate conversions.
Includes 25 users
Invite your accountant to access your books, control user-access levels, and share reports without sharing a log-in.**
Enter time
Enter employee time by client/project and automatically add it to invoices.
Inventory
Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
Project profitability
Track all your projects in one place, track labor costs, payroll and expenses.
Financial planning
Create budgets with real-time data you can collaborate with your team on.
Auto-track fixed assets
Automatically track fixed asset values, access all fixed asset info in one spot, and get insights about what may come next.
Data sync with Excel
Seamlessly send data back and forth between QuickBooks Online Advanced and Excel for more accurate business data and custom insights.
Batch invoices and expenses
Create invoices, enter, edit, and send multiple invoices faster.**
Custom access controls
Easily control who sees your data, assign work to specific users, and create custom permissions.
Workflow automation
Save time and mitigate risk with automated workflows and set reminders for improved cash flows and more.
Data restoration
Continuously and automatically back up your changes, restore a specific version of your company, and view version history.**
Support & training
QuickBooks Priority Circle support and access to special training resources.
Revenue recognition
Stay consistent, compliant, and credible with automated revenue recognition.
Intuit Expert Assisted
Get help from our bookkeepers when you need it. They’ll provide guidance, answer your questions, and teach you how to do tasks in QuickBooks, so you can stay on track for tax time and run your business with confidence.
- Get set up by connecting accounts
- Automate tasks to save you time
- Discover features that work for your business
- Categorize and reconcile transactions correctly
- Build and review reports to make smart decisions
Call 1-800-816-4611 to get 50% off Intuit Expert Assisted for 3 months.*
Reviews that speak volumes
Discover why 88% of customers say QuickBooks helps their business be more successful.3
★★★★★
Having the online version just makes sense. There are apps that integrate with it, you can log in on your phone, [and] the data is easily accessible to both the client and the accounting team.
★★★★★
The software is very easy to use, even for people who do not have an accounting background.
Key Considerations When Choosing Accounting Software
When selecting accounting software like QuickBooks, businesses should consider their size and complexity, the accounting experience of their team, budget constraints, and long term growth plans. Smaller companies with simpler needs may prefer streamlined tools, while larger or growing organizations often require advanced features, integrations, and scalability. Balancing ease of use, affordability, and the ability to expand ensures the software will support both current operations and future success.
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