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At a Glance
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks
Star Rating
(326)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,597)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.3% 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.
  • Users report that QuickBooks Online offers a more affordable entry-level price at $20 per month, making it a popular choice for small businesses looking to manage their finances without breaking the bank. In contrast, Intuit QuickBooks does not disclose its entry-level pricing, which may deter budget-conscious buyers.
  • Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online has a larger market segment presence, with 82.4% of reviews coming from small businesses, indicating its strong alignment with the needs of smaller enterprises. However, Intuit QuickBooks, while still popular among small businesses, has a slightly lower percentage at 74.3%.
  • Users on G2 highlight that QuickBooks Online excels in ease of use, scoring 8.2 compared to Intuit QuickBooks' 8.7. Reviewers appreciate the intuitive interface of QuickBooks Online, which simplifies navigation and reduces the learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers say that QuickBooks Online's performance and reliability score of 8.3 is commendable, but Intuit QuickBooks outshines it with a score of 8.6. Users mention that Intuit QuickBooks provides a more stable experience, especially during peak usage times.
  • Users report that QuickBooks Online's invoice customization feature scores 8.1, which is slightly lower than Intuit QuickBooks' 8.3. Reviewers appreciate the flexibility in customizing invoices with Intuit QuickBooks, allowing for a more personalized touch in client communications.
  • G2 users mention that QuickBooks Online's support quality, scoring 7.5, could be improved compared to Intuit QuickBooks' 7.9. Reviewers express that while both products offer support, Intuit QuickBooks tends to provide more responsive and helpful customer service experiences.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Intuit QuickBooks
No pricing available
QuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$38.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
Intuit QuickBooks
No trial information available
QuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
264
8.3
2,983
Ease of Use
8.7
277
8.2
3,031
Ease of Setup
8.8
144
8.0
1,559
Ease of Admin
8.8
109
8.1
1,396
Quality of Support
7.8
239
7.5
2,695
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
104
7.8
1,361
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
257
7.5
2,929
Features by Category
7.8
229
7.7
2,048
General Ledger
8.3
199
8.0
933
7.7
185
7.9
1361
|
Verified
8.4
192
8.1
1469
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.2
189
8.1
1614
|
Verified
7.7
175
7.9
1326
|
Verified
7.5
177
7.7
1156
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.7
180
7.6
751
8.3
188
8.3
1477
|
Verified
7.8
181
8.0
1145
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.2
160
7.6
922
|
Verified
7.3
162
7.6
947
|
Verified
7.4
162
7.6
923
|
Verified
7.5
168
7.6
1132
|
Verified
7.7
175
7.8
1299
|
Verified
8.4
186
8.3
1650
|
Verified
7.7
175
8.2
1163
|
Verified
8.0
172
8.0
1205
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
204
8.6
1812
|
Verified
8.2
199
8.1
1764
|
Verified
8.0
187
7.9
1399
|
Verified
8.3
188
8.2
1751
|
Verified
Platform
7.8
183
7.5
1536
|
Verified
7.9
172
7.7
1384
|
Verified
8.4
193
8.3
1638
|
Verified
7.5
162
7.9
1045
|
Verified
8.6
195
8.3
1740
|
Verified
8.3
176
8.1
1542
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
193
7.9
1575
|
Verified
7.5
170
7.6
693
7.6
166
7.9
1196
Cash Flow
8.4
178
8.2
634
|
Verified
8.9
193
8.7
709
|
Verified
8.5
181
8.4
658
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.0
187
7.9
1399
|
Verified
8.0
175
8.0
593
|
Verified
7.2
155
7.7
506
|
Verified
8.2
175
8.1
619
|
Verified
Revenue
8.6
179
8.3
618
|
Verified
8.3
173
8.3
584
|
Verified
7.5
157
7.9
517
Payroll
8.0
168
8.3
537
|
Verified
8.0
172
8.0
529
|
Verified
8.0
170
8.1
557
|
Verified
8.5
185
8.2
605
|
Verified
AI
6.9
40
6.8
178
7.3
38
7.1
175
7.4
39
6.9
174
6.8
39
6.6
173
7.5
39
7.0
173
6.6
38
6.3
174
8.0
38
7.5
178
7.9
38
7.2
175
7.7
37
6.9
171
7.4
36
6.8
171
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.4
33
7.2
120
7.8
32
7.1
117
7.5
34
7.0
119
6.9
33
6.1
118
8.0
34
7.3
120
8.3
33
7.6
121
Agentic AI - Accounting
6.9
20
5.8
80
Nonprofit AccountingHide 9 FeaturesShow 9 Features
8.6
209
8.4
1,988
General Ledger
8.3
199
8.0
933
7.7
185
7.9
1361
|
Verified
8.4
192
8.1
1469
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.2
189
8.1
1614
|
Verified
7.7
175
7.9
1326
|
Verified
7.5
177
7.7
1156
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.7
180
7.6
751
8.3
188
8.3
1477
|
Verified
7.8
181
8.0
1145
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
140
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
97
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
118
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
105
Not enough data
8.2
111
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.6
119
Not enough data
7.9
125
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
106
Not enough data
8.4
108
Subscription Management
Not enough data
8.6
110
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.5
113
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
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Intuit QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are categorized as Accounting and Nonprofit Accounting
Unique Categories
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks has no unique categories
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online is categorized as Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and Order Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
22.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.2%
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
82.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
14.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
3.1%
Reviewers' Industry
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks
Accounting
22.9%
Construction
5.6%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.8%
Other
57.1%
QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online
Accounting
17.6%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Construction
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
63.2%
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Discussions
Intuit QuickBooks
Intuit QuickBooks Discussions
What is the difference between QuickBooks and Intuit?
3 Comments
Nauman A.
NA
Intuit is a company whereas QuickBooks is it's product.Read more
What is the features of QuickBooks software?
3 Comments
Preeti K.
PK
QuickBooks has features like tracking expenses, creating invoices, managing payroll, running reports, and handling taxes. It helps keep business finances...Read more
What can you do with Intuit QuickBooks?
2 Comments
Teri M.
TM
There list is huge. In addition to basic general ledger and financial reporting, you can do management reporting, and if you get the advanced version you can...Read more
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