What it is
QuickBooks Online covers bookkeeping, invoicing, expenses, payroll and tax preparation, with country-specific editions and a very large user base in the US.
Who it suits
US small businesses and anyone whose accountant works in QuickBooks.
How it charges
Monthly subscription tiers, often discounted for the first months. Payroll, payments and time tracking are add-ons billed monthly plus per employee or per transaction.
Getting started
Sign up for a trial or discounted plan, connect bank accounts and set up sales tax or VAT. Accountants can access your books through their own portal.
At a glance
- Pricing
- Subscription tiers
- Free plan
- No
- Payroll
- Yes
- Tax filing
- Yes (US sales tax, UK VAT)
- Headquarters
- Mountain View, California
- Founded
- 1983
Strengths
- Most accountants know it
- Payroll and tax integrated
- Deep US feature set
Watch for
- Price rises after introductory offers
- Interface can feel busy
Readers ask2 questions answered
Which QuickBooks plan do I need?
Sole traders and freelancers fit the entry tiers; inventory, projects and multiple users need higher plans.
Does QuickBooks handle payroll?
Yes, as an add-on subscription in the US and UK.
How it comparesIts standing in 1 comparison
Best for US businesses and payroll
- Pricing
- Subscription tiers 4 of them share this
- Payroll
- Yes 2 of them share this
- Tax filing
- Yes (US sales tax, UK VAT) 1 provider in this comparison
- Free plan
- No 4 of them share this
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