# What’s the best accounting software for startups?

<p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Hey G2! I want to start a discussion with this community to identify the best accounting software for startups. See my entire list below and let me know your thoughts. I’m especially looking for tools that are cost-effective, easy to use, and flexible enough to grow with an early-stage team.</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Here are some of the top-rated options from G2’s <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting">Accounting Software</a> category:</p><ul>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/netsuite/reviews"><strong>NetSuite</strong></a>: Full-featured ERP and accounting platform that supports scaling startups with built-in reporting and automation.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/sage-intacct/reviews"><strong>Sage Intacct</strong></a>: Cloud-based financial software with strong automation, compliance tracking, and support for multi-entity growth.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-online/reviews"><strong>QuickBooks Online</strong></a>: Easy-to-use accounting software with invoicing, expense tracking, and integrations. A go-to choice for many startups getting off the ground.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-dynamics-365-business-central/reviews"><strong>Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central</strong></a>: Business management platform with integrated accounting, CRM, and inventory tools. A good fit for startups using Microsoft products.</li>
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<a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://www.g2.com/products/quickbooks-desktop-enterprise/reviews"><strong>QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise</strong></a>: Desktop option with advanced accounting and inventory features. Better for startups that prefer on-premise control and detailed reporting.</li>
</ul><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true">Which of these platforms worked best for your startup? Any tips or pitfalls other founders should know before making a decision?</p><p class="elv-tracking-normal elv-text-default elv-font-figtree elv-text-base elv-leading-base elv-font-normal" elv="true"></p>

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&lt;p&gt;NetSuite is often recommended for startups looking for scalable accounting software. Has anyone used it to manage finances as their business grows? You can explore more accounting tools here: https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

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