QuickBooks
The Astronaut's Review
Expert analysis by The Software Astronaut
Astronaut's Score
The Verdict
The small business accounting standard that defined bookkeeping software.
Our Take
QuickBooks by Intuit dominates small business accounting in the US. The platform handles invoicing, expenses, payroll, and tax preparation. While not the most modern interface, the ecosystem and accountant familiarity make it the safe choice.
Best For
- Small businesses in the US
- Businesses with accountants recommending it
- Companies needing payroll integration
- Users wanting proven, established software
Consider Alternatives If
- Solopreneurs (may be overkill)
- International businesses (check availability)
- Users wanting modern UX (consider FreshBooks)
Rating Breakdown
In-Depth Analysis
Overview
QuickBooks is the most popular small business accounting software in the US. Intuit offers both desktop and online versions, with QuickBooks Online being the modern cloud choice for most businesses.
Ease of Use
QuickBooks has a learning curve for those new to accounting concepts. The interface is functional but not modern. However, resources are abundant—accountants, tutorials, and Intuit support all help.
Key Strengths
- Market-leading ecosystem
- Accountant familiarity and collaboration
- Integrated payroll options
- Robust invoicing and expense tracking
- Bank connection and reconciliation
- Tax preparation integration (TurboTax)
Limitations to Consider
- Interface feels dated
- Pricing has increased significantly
- Customer support varies in quality
- Can be complex for simple needs
Pricing Analysis
Simple Start at $30/month. Essentials at $60/month. Plus at $90/month. Advanced at $200/month. Payroll adds additional costs.
Final Thoughts
QuickBooks is the safe choice for US small businesses, especially those working with accountants. The ecosystem is unmatched. Those seeking modern UX should evaluate FreshBooks or Wave.
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About QuickBooks
Accounting software for small businesses
Key Features
Feature Availability
| Feature | QuickBooks |
|---|---|
Cloud-Based Accessible from any device with internet | |
Mobile App Native mobile applications available | Partial |
API Access Programmatic access for integrations | Partial |
Free Trial Try before you buy | |
Free Tier Permanently free plan available | |
24/7 Support Round-the-clock customer assistance | Partial |
SSO/SAML Enterprise single sign-on | Partial |
Data Export Export your data anytime | |
Integrations Connect with other tools | |
Custom Branding White-label capabilities | Partial |
Pricing Overview
Starting at $30/month
Integration & API
- API Supported
- Yes
- API Auth Methods
- OAuth2
- API Protocols
- REST
- Native Integrations
- ShopifyPayPalStripeSquare
- Marketplace
- Yes
- Zapier
- Yes
Security & Compliance
- Certifications
- SOC 2
- Encryption
- AES-256TLS 1.2
- Compliance
- GDPRPCI DSS
- Uptime SLA
- 99.9%
Customization
- Custom Objects
- No
- Custom Fields
- Yes
- Custom Workflows
- Yes
- Custom Reports
- Yes
- Custom Branding
- Yes
- Coding Capability
- No
Mobile
- Mobile App
- Yes
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Mobile Pricing
- Included
Delivery & Infrastructure
- Deployment Type
- Public Cloud
- Browsers
- ChromeFirefoxSafariEdge
- Data Centers
- USA
- Languages
- English
Pricing & Licensing
- Contract Duration
- MonthlyAnnual
- License Mix
- Yes
- Trial Days
- 30 days
- Currency
- USD
Support
- Channels
- PhoneChatHelp CenterCommunity
- Hours
- 24/7
- Dedicated Manager
- Yes
- Training
- Yes