QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Flexibility to work where you want**
Cloud access included
Additional fees apply
Live collaboration**
Collaborate across multiple users, devices, and locations
In-person on one device only
Multiple users included
Number of licenses vary depending on your subscription
Up to 25 users
Additional fees per user
Time-saving automation
Recurring tasks, customized bank connections, and more**
Robust functionality
Limited functionality
Mobile app included**
Work from your smartphone or tablet
Limited functionality
Security done for you**
Worry less about unforeseen events
Protected data, automatic data backups
Self-managed
Third-party app integration
Integrate with popular cloud-based apps
Robust, 750+ apps
Limited, 200+ apps
Streamlined interface
Intuitive design that simplifies tasks
Most current
Older
QuickBooks Live**
QuickBooks-certified accounting support
Additional fees apply
Not supported
HR and benefits through Online Payroll**
Offer employee benefits like 401(k)s, healthcare, and workers’ comp
Built-in HR and benefits services, Fees apply for 401(k), health insurance**
401(k) only—additional fees apply**
Automated time tracking**
Make manual time tracking a thing of the past
Seamlessly syncs and included in QuickBooks Online Payroll**
Additional fees apply
GoPayment app and card reader**
Do business, wherever there's business
Cards, eChecks, ACH, plus Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo**
Cards, eChecks, and ACH payments**
Flexibility to work where you want**
Cloud access included
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Additional fees apply
Live collaboration**
Collaborate across multiple users, devices, and locations
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
In-person on one device only
Multiple users included
Number of licenses vary depending on your subscription
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Up to 25 users
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Additional fees per user
Time-saving automation
Recurring tasks, customized bank connections, and more**
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Robust functionality
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Limited functionality
Mobile app included**
Work from your smartphone or tablet
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Limited functionality
Security done for you**
Worry less about unforeseen events
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Protected data, automatic data backups
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Self-managed
Third-party app integration
Integrate with popular cloud-based apps
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Robust, 750+ apps
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Limited, 200+ apps
Streamlined interface
Intuitive design that simplifies tasks
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Most current
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Older
QuickBooks Live**
QuickBooks-certified accounting support
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Additional fees apply
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Not supported
HR and benefits through Online Payroll**
Offer employee benefits like 401(k)s, healthcare, and workers’ comp
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Built-in HR and benefits services, Fees apply for 401(k), health insurance**
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
401(k) only—additional fees apply**
Automated time tracking**
Make manual time tracking a thing of the past
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Seamlessly syncs and included in QuickBooks Online Payroll**
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Additional fees apply
GoPayment app and card reader**
Do business, wherever there's business
QuickBooks Online
Freedom to work from anywhere, on any device
Cards, eChecks, ACH, plus Apple Pay, PayPal, and Venmo**
QuickBooks Desktop Plus
Work on a dedicated machine only
Cards, eChecks, and ACH payments**
Explore the advantages of moving to Online
Freedom to work where you want
Stay in sync with the QuickBooks mobile app and send invoices right from your smartphone.** You can also run reports from your phone and get mobile alerts for key events—like when invoices are paid.
Security for more peace of mind
With QuickBooks Online, get the latest security capabilities and know your data is protected without downloading and installing product updates.**
Features built to boost productivity
Skip the manual entry by linking your business bank and credit card accounts to QuickBooks Online.** Run custom reports for a quick view of insights that matter most to you. And simplify sales tax with automatic sales tax calculations.
Migration tools & support to get started
Move from any Desktop version with a new and improved migration process.