Compare AccountEdge and QuickBooks Online

At a Glance
AccountEdge
AccountEdge
Star Rating
(26)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (88.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $20.00 Per Month
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QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,709)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$38.00 Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that QuickBooks Online excels in user-friendliness, with many users highlighting its intuitive interface and time-saving AI features. This makes it particularly appealing for small businesses looking to streamline their accounting processes.
  • Users say that AccountEdge is very user-friendly as well, especially for Mac users, and it offers robust inventory management capabilities. However, it may not match the extensive feature set and automation options that QuickBooks Online provides.
  • Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online's cloud-based access is a significant advantage, allowing users to manage their finances from any location. This flexibility is a game-changer for those who need to work remotely or on-the-go.
  • According to verified reviews, QuickBooks Online has a much larger user base, which contributes to its higher overall satisfaction ratings. With over 3,600 reviews compared to AccountEdge's 26, users can feel more confident in the reliability and support of QuickBooks Online.
  • Users highlight that while AccountEdge offers strong features for small to midsize businesses, it struggles with the same level of automation and integration that QuickBooks Online provides, particularly in areas like bank connections and recurring transactions.
  • Reviewers note that QuickBooks Online's implementation process is generally quicker and more straightforward, with many users appreciating the automated workflows that save time during month-end closing, compared to the more manual processes often required with AccountEdge.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
AccountEdge
AccountEdge Pro
Starting at $20.00
Per Month
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QuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$38.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
AccountEdge
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
20
8.3
3,070
Ease of Use
8.6
21
8.2
3,120
Ease of Setup
9.8
7
8.0
1,645
Ease of Admin
9.3
7
8.1
1,430
Quality of Support
6.7
21
7.5
2,776
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.6
7
7.8
1,395
Product Direction (% positive)
6.4
23
7.5
3,013
Features by Category
7.9
9
7.7
2,136
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.1
949
Not enough data
7.9
1371
|
Verified
7.0
5
|
Verified
8.1
1480
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.1
1628
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1338
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1164
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.7
5
|
Verified
7.6
761
Not enough data
8.2
1494
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1155
|
Verified
Other Functionality
8.7
5
|
Verified
7.6
935
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
956
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
930
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
1141
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.8
1308
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1673
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1187
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1215
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.1
6
|
Verified
8.6
1848
|
Verified
8.3
6
|
Verified
8.1
1791
|
Verified
7.7
5
|
Verified
7.9
1408
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
1762
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
1550
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
1390
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.3
1651
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1052
|
Verified
7.6
7
|
Verified
8.3
1774
|
Verified
7.3
5
|
Verified
8.1
1548
|
Verified
Integration
7.8
6
|
Verified
7.9
1584
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
705
Feature Not Available
7.9
1215
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.3
645
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
722
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
667
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.7
5
|
Verified
7.9
1408
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
600
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
511
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
624
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.3
624
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
589
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
522
Payroll
Not enough data
8.3
543
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
534
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
566
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
610
|
Verified
AI
Feature Not Available
6.8
184
Feature Not Available
7.1
180
Feature Not Available
6.9
180
Feature Not Available
6.6
178
Feature Not Available
6.9
179
Feature Not Available
6.3
179
Feature Not Available
7.5
187
Feature Not Available
7.2
182
Feature Not Available
6.8
176
Feature Not Available
6.8
176
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Feature Not Available
7.4
140
Feature Not Available
7.1
122
Feature Not Available
7.0
137
Feature Not Available
6.0
123
Feature Not Available
7.4
128
Feature Not Available
7.6
132
Agentic AI - Accounting
Feature Not Available
5.7
86
Nonprofit AccountingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
Not enough data
8.3
2,018
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.1
949
Not enough data
7.9
1371
|
Verified
7.0
5
|
Verified
8.1
1480
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.1
1628
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1338
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1164
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.7
5
|
Verified
7.6
761
Not enough data
8.2
1494
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1155
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
143
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.4
85
Not enough data
8.4
86
Not enough data
8.4
82
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.6
88
Not enough data
8.4
90
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
8.6
98
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.7
119
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.5
117
Not enough data
8.3
108
Not enough data
8.1
111
Not enough data
8.7
104
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.5
113
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
7.9
126
Order Entry
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.8
107
Not enough data
8.5
111
Order Tracking
Not enough data
8.0
96
Not enough data
7.9
98
Not enough data
7.9
93
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.1
95
Not enough data
8.0
93
Not enough data
7.9
89
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.2
98
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
8.4
109
Subscription Management
Not enough data
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.5
114
Not enough data
8.3
101
Agentic AI - Order Management
Not enough data
4.5
11
Not enough data
5.0
11
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.6
193
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
5.6
13
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
154
Not enough data
8.3
163
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
AccountEdge
AccountEdge
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
AccountEdge and QuickBooks Online are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
AccountEdge
AccountEdge has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
AccountEdge
AccountEdge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
88.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
11.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.1%
Reviewers' Industry
AccountEdge
AccountEdge
Accounting
15.4%
Retail
7.7%
Consumer Goods
7.7%
Architecture & Planning
3.8%
Arts and Crafts
3.8%
Other
61.5%
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
18.0%
Construction
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
5.3%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
62.8%
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Discussions
AccountEdge
AccountEdge Discussions
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AccountEdge has no discussions with answers
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online Discussions
What phone app works if you are using Quick books V15.0.5R6
7 Comments
JH
You are correct, you can only use the Invoicing app if you have the online version of Quickbooks. Hope this helps!Read more
Can you put quickbooks on a mac?
4 Comments
william r.
WR
Yes you can use quickbooks on a MacRead more
What can you do with QuickBooks online?
3 Comments
CV
It would be great to see QBO have the ability to send monthly statements via email, not the generic intuit email, but a selectable email that is by the...Read more