Compare QuickBooks Desktop Pro and QuickBooks Online 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
$38.00 Per Month
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,761)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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Star Rating
(3,795)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.1% of reviews)
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 accessibility, allowing users to access their financials from any browser. This flexibility is particularly appreciated by those transitioning from the Desktop version, as it eliminates the feeling of being "trapped" at a specific desk or location.
- Users say QuickBooks Desktop Pro shines in reliable reporting and powerful features for managing accounting tasks. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in invoicing, expense tracking, and bank reconciliation, making it a solid choice for those who prioritize these functionalities.
- According to verified reviews, QuickBooks Online is praised for its automation capabilities, which streamline workflows by handling repetitive accounting tasks. Features like bank connections and customizable reports save users significant time during month-end processes.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro offers a clear and easy-to-use interface, with many users appreciating the straightforward setup process. This clarity helps users efficiently manage their accounting tasks without confusion.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while QuickBooks Online has a lower overall satisfaction score, it still provides a user-friendly experience with features like AI assistance that help save time. However, some users feel it may not fully meet their specific workflow needs compared to the Desktop version.
- Users report that QuickBooks Desktop Pro is particularly effective for payroll management, with many praising its efficiency and quick turnaround times. This aspect is crucial for businesses that require timely payroll processing without complications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Premier 2017
$499.95
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- One-time payment
- 60-day money-back guarantee
QuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$38.00
Per Month
- Customize and send invoices
- Track income and expenses
- Create and manage estimates
Free Trial
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,495
8.3
3,134
Ease of Use
8.6
1,502
8.2
3,186
Ease of Setup
8.3
638
8.0
1,710
Ease of Admin
8.6
625
8.1
1,432
Quality of Support
7.7
1,324
7.5
2,831
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
608
7.8
1,398
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
1,484
7.5
3,060
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.7
946
|
Verified
8.1
957
8.3
610
|
Verified
7.9
1373
|
Verified
8.5
764
|
Verified
8.1
1481
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.6
939
|
Verified
8.1
1634
|
Verified
8.4
729
|
Verified
7.9
1341
|
Verified
8.1
598
|
Verified
7.7
1164
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.6
754
|
Verified
7.6
765
8.7
851
|
Verified
8.3
1502
|
Verified
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.0
1156
|
Verified
Other Functionality
8.2
452
|
Verified
7.6
936
|
Verified
8.2
473
|
Verified
7.6
956
|
Verified
8.3
460
|
Verified
7.6
930
|
Verified
8.3
579
|
Verified
7.6
1141
|
Verified
8.2
579
|
Verified
7.8
1310
|
Verified
8.9
909
|
Verified
8.4
1681
|
Verified
8.8
651
|
Verified
8.2
1192
|
Verified
8.7
648
8.1
1219
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
9.0
1001
|
Verified
8.6
1869
|
Verified
8.7
971
|
Verified
8.1
1806
|
Verified
8.4
739
|
Verified
7.9
1412
|
Verified
8.5
874
|
Verified
8.2
1766
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
822
|
Verified
7.5
1557
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.7
1392
|
Verified
8.5
883
|
Verified
8.3
1658
|
Verified
8.5
530
7.9
1051
|
Verified
8.6
954
|
Verified
8.3
1794
|
Verified
8.6
861
|
Verified
8.1
1550
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
835
|
Verified
7.9
1594
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
7.6
716
Feature Not Available
8.0
1228
Cash Flow
8.9
125
|
Verified
8.3
648
|
Verified
9.1
140
|
Verified
8.7
731
|
Verified
8.9
130
|
Verified
8.4
667
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.4
739
|
Verified
7.9
1412
|
Verified
8.4
114
|
Verified
8.0
601
|
Verified
8.3
89
|
Verified
7.7
511
|
Verified
8.7
114
|
Verified
8.1
624
|
Verified
Revenue
8.9
121
|
Verified
8.3
624
|
Verified
8.8
104
|
Verified
8.3
589
|
Verified
8.6
90
7.9
522
Payroll
8.7
95
8.3
544
|
Verified
8.8
107
8.0
535
|
Verified
8.7
107
|
Verified
8.1
569
|
Verified
8.9
120
|
Verified
8.2
611
|
Verified
AI
6.1
15
6.8
186
7.0
15
7.1
181
6.4
15
6.9
185
6.6
15
6.6
178
6.7
15
6.9
179
5.3
15
6.3
179
8.2
15
7.5
187
8.0
16
7.2
182
7.1
15
6.8
176
7.3
15
6.8
177
Mobile Applications - Accounting
8.1
12
7.6
151
7.5
10
7.1
122
7.8
10
7.1
143
4.5
10
6.0
123
6.7
11
7.4
129
7.6
11
7.6
135
Agentic AI - Accounting
4.6
8
5.7
85
General Ledger
8.7
946
|
Verified
8.1
957
8.3
610
|
Verified
7.9
1373
|
Verified
8.5
764
|
Verified
8.1
1481
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.6
939
|
Verified
8.1
1634
|
Verified
8.4
729
|
Verified
7.9
1341
|
Verified
8.1
598
|
Verified
7.7
1164
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.6
754
|
Verified
7.6
765
8.7
851
|
Verified
8.3
1502
|
Verified
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.0
1156
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
8.3
229
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
192
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
169
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
461
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
332
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
330
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
352
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
385
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
309
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
275
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
414
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
343
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
429
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
113
Not enough data
8.8
334
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
254
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
88
Not enough data
8.6
292
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
71
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
444
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
436
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
463
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
409
|
Verified
Not enough data
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
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
Bill Generation
8.9
83
Not enough data
9.2
74
Not enough data
9.1
70
Not enough data
Bill Processing
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.8
75
Not enough data
9.1
81
Not enough data
Integration
9.0
89
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
8.6
61
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Billing
4.0
5
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
QuickBooks Desktop Pro and QuickBooks Online are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Online is categorized as Nonprofit Accounting, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and Order Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Online
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Accounting
17.0%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.6%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.3%
Other
63.9%
Accounting
18.1%
Construction
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
5.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.2%
Other
62.6%
Discussions
What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?
2 Comments
Official Response from QuoteWerks
Comment deleted by user.Read more
Best unique feature ?
2 Comments
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
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
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
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
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
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