Go beyond desktop with QuickBooks Online

Name: QuickBooks Online
Rating: 4.7 (750 reviews)
Author: QuickBooks

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QuickBooks Online

QuickBooks Desktop

Create professional invoices

Automatically schedule and send invoices

One-click sales and tax reports

Track sales and expenses

Track miles

Manage accounts payable

Real-time collaboration with accountants

Connect to 650+ cloud-based apps

Support^**

Cloud access (hosting)

Access for up to 25 users

Access to latest product and feature updates

Automatically download bank transactions

Automatic data-encrypted back-ups

Restore company data

Mobile app for smartphone access

Calculate and rebill job costs

Calculate discounts by customer

$89 for 90 days or included in select products

$44 – $200 monthly per user

Pay per user

$299 annual repurchase or included with select products

Bank fees may apply

$9.95 per month or included in select products

Simple Start

12 30 53 53

/mo

Create professional invoices
Track sales and expenses
Manage accounts payable
One-click sales and tax reports
Track miles
Automatically download bank transactions
Support¹
Automatic data-encrypted back-ups
Access to latest product and features updates
Cloud access (hosting)
Access for up to 25 users
Automatically schedule and send invoices
Mobile app for smartphone access
Real-time collaboration with accountants
Connect to 650+ cloud-based apps

Simple Start

12 30 53 30

/mo

View Features

Create professional invoices
Track sales and expenses
Manage accounts payable
One-click sales and tax reports
Track miles
Automatically download bank transactions
Support¹
Automatic data-encrypted back-ups
Access to latest product and features updates
Cloud access (hosting)
Access for up to 25 users
Automatically schedule and send invoices
Mobile app for smartphone access
Real-time collaboration with accountants
Connect to 650+ cloud-based apps

Simple Start

12 30 53 53

/mo

Create professional invoices
Track sales and expenses
Manage accounts payable
One-click sales and tax reports
Track miles
Automatically download bank transactions – Bank fees may apply
Support¹ – $89 for 90 days or included in select products
Automatic data-encrypted back-ups – $9.95 per month or included in select products
Access to latest product and features updates – $299 annual repurchase or included with select products
Cloud access (hosting) – $44 – $200 monthly per user
Access for up to 25 users – Pay per user
Calculate and rebill job costs
Calculate discounts by customer

Simple Start

12 30 53 30

/mo

View Features

Create professional invoices
Track sales and expenses
Manage accounts payable
One-click sales and tax reports
Track miles
Automatically download bank transactions – Bank fees may apply
Support¹ – $89 for 90 days or included in select products
Automatic data-encrypted back-ups – $9.95 per month or included in select products
Access to latest product and features updates – $299 annual repurchase or included with select products
Cloud access (hosting) – $44 – $200 monthly per user
Access for up to 25 users – Pay per user
Calculate and rebill job costs
Calculate discounts by customer

Gain powerful tools to drive your business

Work from anywhere

Because you’re online, you can access your books from your desktop browser, mobile device, or tablet anytime, anywhere.**
Your mobile office

Send invoices, monitor cash flow, and accurately track miles on your phone. Snap photos of your receipts to match them to existing expenses.**
Less data entry

When you sync to the cloud, your bank transactions are automatically updated and categorized for you. Create custom rules to zip through accounting tasks.

Instant insights

Quickly see what you’re making and spending from your pocket. You’re always up to date when you sync your bank and credit cards.**
Collaborate with your accountant

Easily share your books with your accountant so they can answer questions, fix problems, and get you ready for tax time.**
Protect your data

Put your USB drive away. Your data is backed up automatically in the cloud. Get the latest version of your books, anytime.**

Get everything you need to move online

QuickBooks Online helps you keep tabs on your business and get accounting done. From any device, anywhere.

Moving from QuickBooks Desktop to the cloud

Choose your product for a detailed guide that will show you how to make a copy of your data and import it to QuickBooks Online.

Moving from QuickBooks Desktop to the cloud

Choose your product for a detailed guide that will show you how to make a copy of your data and import it to QuickBooks Online.

New to QuickBooks? We’ll get you set up

Sign up for QuickBooks Online and transfer your financial data for free. Whether it’s a customer list, transaction history, or chart of accounts, we’ll make sure your important information is ready for you in QuickBooks Online.** Find out how it works.

Make the switch, no matter where you are in the world.

If you’re living outside the U.S., switching to QuickBooks Online may look a little different. Our country-focused guides have got you (and your data) covered.

QuickBooks Online tutorials

These short videos show how to complete essential tasks.

Want more? See all available tutorials

How to create an invoice in QuickBooks Online (2:54)

Learn how to create an invoice and see what your customer will receive and view.

How to create an invoice in QuickBooks Online
How to add & manage users for your company (3:34)

Add members of your team to QuickBooks Online and give them specific access.

How to add & manage users for your company
How to customize your reports in QuickBooks Online (1:48)

Customize your financial reports to the details that matter most to you.

How to customize your reports in QuickBooks Online

…the ability to easily share with other collaborators or your accountant, and the ability to update your books from any device are great benefits of QuickBooks Online.

Adam Wegener, Trash Amps

…the ability to easily share with other collaborators or your accountant, and the ability to update your books from any device are great benefits of QuickBooks Online.

Adam Wegener, Trash Amps

I’m a workaholic, but since we switched, I take Monday afternoons off to take my daughter to art class.

Vivek C, Jiminy Stitch It

Moving from my desktop version to QuickBooks online has helped me and my accountant work more efficiently.

Melissa M, The Good Hop

Since switching to QuickBooks Online version, I have been able to keep up with my accountant no matter where I am. I love how easy it is to use and the reports make tax filing easy.

Tamra T, The Basket Tree

Frequently asked questions

What happens to my existing data in QuickBooks Desktop?

Does QuickBooks Online sync with my QuickBooks Desktop version?

How do I know my data imported correctly?

Are there shortcuts to access my online account?

Questions relating to Importing:

How do I troubleshoot errors when importing to QuickBooks Online?

Why is some of my data missing or doesn’t match?

Questions relating to Billing and user access:

How do I make changes to my subscription and billing information?

How do I add, delete, or change a user’s access?

How do I invite my accountant to QuickBooks Online?

Questions relating to Online banking and reconciliation:

How do I troubleshoot reconciliation issues?

Why is my opening bank balance incorrect?

How do I manually upload transactions into QuickBooks Online?

How do I download more than 90 days of bank transactions?

Offer terms*

Discount offer: Discount applied to the monthly price for the QuickBooks Products is for the first 3 months of service, starting from the date of enrollment, followed by the then-current monthly list price.To be eligible for this offer you must be a new QuickBooks customer and sign up for the monthly plan using the “Buy Now” option.

Offer terms: Your account will automatically be charged on a monthly basis until you cancel. If you add or remove services, your service fees will be adjusted accordingly. Sales tax may be applied where applicable. This offer can’t be combined with any other QuickBooks offers. Offer only available for a limited time and to new QuickBooks customers. Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.

Cancellation terms: To cancel your QuickBooks Products subscription at any time go to Account & Settings in QuickBooks and select “Cancel.” Your QuickBooks Online cancellation will become effective at the end of the monthly billing period. The QuickBooks Online Payroll subscription will terminate immediately upon cancellation.You will not receive a pro-rated refund; your access and subscription benefits will continue for the remainder of the billing period.

Features**

QuickBooks online services: Online services vary by participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions, and fees.

You can connect up to the following for each product: 1 billable user and 2 accounting firms for QuickBooks Online Simple Start, 3 billable users and 2 accounting firms for QuickBooks Online Essentials, 5 billable users and 2 accounting firms for QuickBooks Online Plus, 25 billable users and 3 accounting firms for QuickBooks Online Advanced. Accounting firms must connect using QuickBooks Online Accountant.

Protecting your data: QuickBooks Online uses technical and administrative security measures such as, but not limited to, firewalls, encryption techniques, and authentication procedures, among others, to work to maintain the security of your online session and information.

Product information**

QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed system requirements: QuickBooks Online requires a persistent internet connection (a high-speed connection is recommended) and computer with a supported Internet browser or a mobile phone with a supported operating system (see System Requirements) and an Internet connection. Network fees may apply.

QuickBook Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed mobile apps: The QuickBooks Online mobile and QuickBooks Self-Employed mobile companion apps work with iPhone, iPad, and Android phones and tablets. Devices sold separately; data plan required. Not all features are available on the mobile apps and mobile browser. QuickBooks Online mobile access is included with your QuickBooks Online subscription at no additional cost. Data access is subject to cellular/internet provider network availability and occasional downtime due to system and server maintenance and events beyond your control. Product registration required.

QuickBooks Online Advanced usage limits: QuickBooks Online Advanced includes unlimited Chart of Account entry. Simple Start, Essentials and Plus allow up to 250 accounts. QuickBooks Online Advanced includes unlimited Tracked Classes and Locations. QuickBooks Plus includes up to 40 combined tracked classes and tracked locations. Tracked Classes and Locations are not available in Simple Start and Essentials.

QuickBooks app integration: Online services vary by participating financial institutions or other parties and may be subject to application approval, additional terms, conditions, and fees. For more information see apps.com.

Cancellation policy: There’s no contract or commitment. You’re free to switch plans or cancel any time.

Customer support: For hours of support and how to contact support, click here.

Claims#

1. QuickBooks Online Advanced – Batch Invoicing and Create Invoices 37% Faster claim: Based off of tests comparing QuickBooks Online regular invoice workflow with QuickBooks Online Advanced multiple invoice workflow. QuickBooks Online Advanced supports the upload of 1,000 transaction lines for invoices at one time. Number of invoices imported depends on the number of transaction lines in the .CSV file. Customers received remuneration for participating in the tests.

Terms, conditions, pricing, special features, and service and support options subject to change without notice.