Currently using QuickBooks Desktop? Call 1-800-317-5968 to get up to 75% off the first year, when you move to QuickBooks Online by Feb 1, 2025.*
70% OFF QuickBooks Online
for 3 months*
QuickBooks Online vs. Desktop
QuickBooks Online
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
3rd 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, eCheck, 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
3rd 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, eCheck, and ACH payments**
Explore the advantages of moving to Online
84% of customers who switched from QuickBooks Desktop said they would recommend QuickBooks Online to a friend or colleague.2
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. Once your data is online, hop on a free 1-hour personalized setup call. We'll review your migration and make sure you can handle your everyday tasks.*
Not sure what you need?
We’ll help you find a plan that fits.
We’ll help you find a plan that fits.
Over 2.3 million Desktop customers have made the switch to QuickBooks Online.1
Over 2.3 million Desktop customers have made the switch to QuickBooks Online.1
All respondents received remuneration.
Frequently asked questions
Let us teach you QuickBooks Online with a free
1-hour personalized setup call*
Call 1-800-595-4219 to learn more.