Yes, I've been using QB Desktop since 2001, always buying the new version every 3 years or so, it was a reasonable price to pay to help this non-accountant keep track of everything.  Now the price is effectively more than tripled.  And I'm sure you've noticed that none of the QB employees contributing to this thread have tried to justify the huge price increase, because there is no justification, other than profit.    This forced movement to online subscription service is not in our best interests.   Please post to this thread what alternatives anyone may find.