Compare BILL AP/AR and QuickBooks Desktop Pro

At a Glance
BILL AP/AR
BILL AP/AR
Star Rating
(1,797)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (63.9% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$49.00 1 user Per Month
Free Trial is available
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QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,757)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that BILL AP/AR excels in user-friendliness, with many users noting that it requires no training to get started. This ease of use is a significant advantage for small businesses looking to streamline their operations without a steep learning curve.
  • Users say QuickBooks Desktop Pro offers robust features for expense tracking and payroll management, making it a solid choice for those who need comprehensive accounting capabilities. Reviewers appreciate the ability to view multiple windows at once, enhancing multitasking efficiency.
  • According to verified reviews, BILL AP/AR shines in its integration capabilities, particularly with QuickBooks Online. Users highlight the seamless syncing of invoices and payments, which simplifies the accounts payable process and keeps everything organized in one system.
  • Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro is particularly beneficial for small businesses, as it has a strong focus on accounting features. Users find it convenient to log in from various devices, allowing them to manage their finances from anywhere, which is a significant plus for those on the go.
  • G2 reviewers indicate that while QuickBooks Desktop Pro has a higher entry-level price, its extensive features justify the cost for businesses that require detailed financial management. However, some users feel that the setup process could be more intuitive compared to BILL AP/AR's straightforward onboarding.
  • Users highlight that BILL AP/AR's ability to send funds to vendors almost instantly is a game-changer for managing payables. This feature is particularly appreciated by businesses that need to respond quickly to vendor requests, showcasing the software's efficiency in day-to-day operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
BILL AP/AR
ESSENTIALS
$49.00
1 user Per Month
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QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Premier 2017
$499.95
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Free Trial
BILL AP/AR
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
1,467
8.9
1,495
Ease of Use
8.8
1,504
8.6
1,502
Ease of Setup
8.6
1,045
8.3
638
Ease of Admin
8.7
851
8.6
626
Quality of Support
8.0
1,291
7.7
1,324
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
845
8.2
609
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,460
7.5
1,484
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.1
1,135
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.7
947
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
610
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
765
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.6
940
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
730
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
599
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
755
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
852
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
659
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
8.2
453
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
474
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
461
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
580
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
580
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
910
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
651
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
649
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
1002
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
971
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
874
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
823
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
884
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
531
Not enough data
8.6
956
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
862
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
836
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.9
127
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
141
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
131
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.4
740
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
115
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
90
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
115
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.9
122
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
105
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
91
Payroll
Not enough data
8.7
96
Not enough data
8.8
108
Not enough data
8.7
108
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
121
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
6.1
15
Not enough data
7.0
15
Not enough data
6.4
15
Not enough data
6.6
15
Not enough data
6.7
15
Not enough data
5.3
15
Not enough data
8.2
15
Not enough data
8.0
16
Not enough data
7.1
15
Not enough data
7.3
15
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
7.5
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
5.4
12
Not enough data
6.7
11
Not enough data
7.6
11
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
4.6
8
Not enough data
8.7
519
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.4
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
170
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
331
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
386
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
344
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
430
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.8
335
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
255
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.6
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
445
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
437
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
464
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
410
|
Verified
8.3
150
Not enough data
Payment Methods
8.8
136
Not enough data
7.5
114
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Payment Processing
8.5
128
Not enough data
9.0
137
Not enough data
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.5
131
Not enough data
8.2
122
Not enough data
8.2
116
Not enough data
8.5
135
Not enough data
Security and Compliance
8.7
106
Not enough data
8.5
100
Not enough data
8.4
105
Not enough data
8.9
105
Not enough data
8.5
90
Not enough data
8.6
90
Not enough data
Integration
8.3
101
Not enough data
7.8
106
Not enough data
7.8
104
Not enough data
Payment Types
8.8
103
Not enough data
7.8
93
Not enough data
7.2
81
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Payment
7.0
23
Not enough data
7.9
945
Not enough data
Invoice Management
8.6
744
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
614
Not enough data
8.4
698
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
8.2
688
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
796
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
765
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
631
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.8
765
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.4
615
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
809
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
744
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
631
|
Verified
Not enough data
Risk
7.7
603
Not enough data
8.0
617
Not enough data
7.3
568
Not enough data
Recovery
7.5
564
Not enough data
7.6
637
Not enough data
Audit
7.8
638
Not enough data
7.6
571
Not enough data
7.6
598
Not enough data
8.3
636
Not enough data
Fraud
8.0
649
Not enough data
7.8
601
Not enough data
8.0
604
Not enough data
Agentic AI - AP Automation
6.8
253
Not enough data
6.9
246
Not enough data
7.0
243
Not enough data
8.3
509
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
8.2
384
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
400
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Processing
9.1
455
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
389
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
375
|
Verified
Not enough data
Analytics
8.9
436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
366
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
342
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
403
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.7
444
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
439
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
360
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
411
|
Verified
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
7.4
84
Not enough data
7.3
83
Not enough data
7.4
83
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Processing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Payment Options
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Cash Flow Forecasting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Data Transfer
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Cash Flow Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Bill Generation
8.2
346
8.9
84
8.6
362
9.2
75
8.5
353
9.1
71
Bill Processing
Feature Not Available
8.7
70
Feature Not Available
8.8
75
Feature Not Available
9.1
81
Integration
8.8
364
9.0
89
Feature Not Available
9.0
85
8.2
297
8.6
61
Agentic AI - Billing
6.7
66
4.0
5
8.2
353
Not enough data
Platform Basics
8.6
324
Not enough data
8.6
321
Not enough data
Platform Administration
8.0
316
Not enough data
8.0
292
Not enough data
7.8
306
Not enough data
Platform Payment Content
8.4
311
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
256
Not enough data
Reporting
8.5
224
Not enough data
7.3
205
Not enough data
8.5
225
Not enough data
Integrations
8.5
220
Not enough data
7.8
201
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Transactions
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
232
Not enough data
8.6
243
Not enough data
Workflows
8.6
222
Not enough data
8.2
222
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounts Receivable Automation
6.9
51
Not enough data
AI - Accounts Receivable
7.0
48
Not enough data
6.6
46
Not enough data
6.6
47
Not enough data
Accounting & FinanceHide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
BILL AP/AR
BILL AP/AR
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
BILL AP/AR and QuickBooks Desktop Pro are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro is categorized as Payroll and Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
BILL AP/AR
BILL AP/AR
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
63.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
6.8%
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.6%
Reviewers' Industry
BILL AP/AR
BILL AP/AR
Accounting
18.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
10.3%
Computer Software
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
4.5%
Financial Services
4.5%
Other
55.4%
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Accounting
17.0%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.3%
Other
64.0%
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Discussions
BILL AP/AR
BILL AP/AR Discussions
How come some of our sttachments dont sync into Bill.com (they are .pdf's) and otherones do?
2 Comments
Elmer C.
EC
hi i am also a victim of this BITLL which until now my money is under frozen how can i get it?Read more
How long does Bill com take to pay?
2 Comments
Daniel W.
DW
Far, far too long. Where an international wire usually arrives within a couple of days if done without them involved, they take 7. Worst of all, they appear...Read more
lack of customer service support. no number to call
2 Comments
JM
You can best contact SUPPORT by being logged into BILL, then going to support CHAT to engage with BILL's virtual assistant. If you enter your problem, you...Read more
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Desktop Pro Discussions
Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis? I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?
2 Comments
Eric M.
EM
It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/Read more
Best unique feature ?
2 Comments
Mohammed Haseeb A.
MA
User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported...Read more
What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?
2 Comments
Brian L.
BL
My understanding is that QuickBooks Desktop is more in "Maintenance Mode" right now. I would not expect big new features added to desktop. As an example,...Read more