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Compare Intuit QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$20 per month
Intuit QuickBooks
Star Rating
(296)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Intuit QuickBooksQuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,458)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$20 per month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QuickBooks Online excels in its cloud integration capabilities, allowing for seamless access from anywhere, while Intuit QuickBooks is noted for its robust offline functionality, which some users prefer for reliability in areas with poor internet connectivity.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online offers a more user-friendly interface, making it easier for small business owners to navigate, whereas Intuit QuickBooks has a steeper learning curve but provides more advanced features for experienced users.
- G2 users highlight that QuickBooks Online's invoicing features, such as Invoice Customization, are intuitive and flexible, while Intuit QuickBooks is praised for its superior Accounts Receivable Automation, which some users find more efficient for managing collections.
- Users on G2 report that QuickBooks Online's inventory management, particularly its Multichannel Inventory Syncing, is a standout feature for eCommerce businesses, while Intuit QuickBooks is recognized for its comprehensive reporting capabilities, including Financial Statements and Custom Reporting.
- Reviewers say that QuickBooks Online's mobile application is highly rated for its ease of use and functionality, allowing users to manage their finances on the go, while Intuit QuickBooks is noted for its strong desktop application, which some users prefer for in-depth analysis and reporting.
- Users report that QuickBooks Online's customer support is generally responsive, but Intuit QuickBooks receives higher marks for its quality of support, with many users appreciating the availability of knowledgeable representatives for complex issues.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Intuit QuickBooks
No pricing availableQuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$20
per month
- Customize and send invoices
- Track income and expenses
- Create and manage estimates
Free Trial
Intuit QuickBooks
No trial information availableQuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
241
8.3
2,865
Ease of Use
8.7
251
8.2
2,902
Ease of Setup
8.8
118
7.9
1,435
Ease of Admin
8.8
99
8.1
1,349
Quality of Support
7.9
218
7.5
2,582
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
94
7.8
1,314
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
233
7.5
2,811
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.2
178
8.0
822
7.7
165
7.9
1255
|
Verified
8.3
171
8.1
1363
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.3
169
8.1
1511
|
Verified
7.6
155
8.0
1225
|
Verified
7.5
157
7.7
1058
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
160
7.6
650
8.3
168
8.3
1375
|
Verified
7.9
161
8.1
1044
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.3
140
7.7
827
|
Verified
7.3
142
7.7
854
|
Verified
7.5
142
7.7
828
|
Verified
7.5
148
7.7
1035
|
Verified
7.7
155
7.8
1205
|
Verified
8.3
166
8.4
1550
|
Verified
7.8
154
8.2
1067
|
Verified
8.1
152
8.1
1112
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
182
8.6
1713
|
Verified
8.2
178
8.1
1667
|
Verified
7.9
165
7.9
1301
|
Verified
8.3
167
8.2
1652
|
Verified
Platform
7.8
162
7.5
1444
|
Verified
7.9
151
7.7
1295
|
Verified
8.4
172
8.3
1545
|
Verified
7.6
142
7.9
955
|
Verified
8.6
174
8.3
1645
|
Verified
8.3
156
8.1
1452
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
172
7.9
1480
|
Verified
7.5
149
7.6
603
7.6
145
7.9
1107
Cash Flow
8.4
158
8.3
542
|
Verified
8.8
173
8.7
613
|
Verified
8.4
161
8.4
565
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
7.9
165
7.9
1301
|
Verified
7.9
154
8.1
504
|
Verified
7.2
135
7.9
421
|
Verified
8.2
154
8.2
529
|
Verified
Revenue
8.5
158
8.4
530
|
Verified
8.4
153
8.4
499
|
Verified
7.5
137
8.0
431
Payroll
8.1
148
8.4
449
|
Verified
8.1
152
8.2
441
|
Verified
8.2
151
8.2
470
|
Verified
8.5
165
8.3
519
|
Verified
AI
7.7
20
7.4
94
8.1
18
7.5
95
8.2
19
7.5
94
7.7
19
7.1
93
8.2
19
7.5
94
7.0
19
6.6
93
8.4
19
8.0
97
8.1
19
7.6
95
8.1
18
7.3
92
7.8
18
7.1
91
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.8
15
7.9
42
7.7
14
7.7
40
7.1
15
7.8
41
7.1
15
6.4
41
8.1
15
8.0
42
8.3
15
8.2
42
Agentic AI - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
General Ledger
8.2
178
8.0
822
7.7
165
7.9
1255
|
Verified
8.3
171
8.1
1363
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.3
169
8.1
1511
|
Verified
7.6
155
8.0
1225
|
Verified
7.5
157
7.7
1058
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
160
7.6
650
8.3
168
8.3
1375
|
Verified
7.9
161
8.1
1044
|
Verified
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.5
79
Not enough data
8.5
80
Not enough data
8.5
76
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.8
92
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.5
84
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.0
90
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.7
85
Not enough data
8.7
92
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.8
112
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.6
111
Not enough data
8.3
102
Not enough data
8.1
105
Not enough data
8.7
98
Not enough data
8.3
104
Not enough data
8.6
106
Not enough data
8.9
109
Not enough data
8.7
113
Order Entry
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.9
99
Not enough data
8.5
103
Order Tracking
Not enough data
8.1
88
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.0
85
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.2
87
Not enough data
8.1
85
Not enough data
8.0
81
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.4
89
Not enough data
8.4
97
Not enough data
8.4
99
Subscription Management
Not enough data
8.6
102
Not enough data
8.3
97
Not enough data
8.5
104
Not enough data
8.4
93
Agentic AI - Order Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Vendor Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
8.4
135
Not enough data
8.3
143
Not enough data
8.3
151
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Intuit QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online are categorized as Accounting and Nonprofit Accounting
Unique Categories
Intuit QuickBooks has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Intuit QuickBooks
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
22.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.8%
Construction
5.5%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.1%
Computer Software
3.8%
Other
57.3%
Accounting
17.1%
Marketing and Advertising
5.5%
Construction
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.4%
Information Technology and Services
4.3%
Other
63.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Intuit QuickBooks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Lauren B.
Verified User in Events Services
They offer a very fast response on customer support call backs.
Most Helpful Critical Review
tom h.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Forced to a subscription cloud service instead of upgrading every couple years. Cost is many times what it was and they do their best to force you to buy their consumables, checks, envelopes etc
QuickBooks Online
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The cloud deployment of QB online allowed me as a business user to start implementing on a weekend with no IT support required. I was able to load our chart of accounts and set up the integrations to our bank and credit card accounts immediately. In...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kim E.
Verified User in Internet
Everything else is a nightmare. The navigation is not intuitive at all especially if you are a seasoned Quickbooks user, a financial professional. Many of the short-cuts I used to use when doing my data entry now do not work since QB now creates a large...
Lauren B.
Verified User in Events Services
They offer a very fast response on customer support call backs.
Verified User in Computer Software
The cloud deployment of QB online allowed me as a business user to start implementing on a weekend with no IT support required. I was able to load our chart of accounts and set up the integrations to our bank and credit card accounts immediately. In...
tom h.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Forced to a subscription cloud service instead of upgrading every couple years. Cost is many times what it was and they do their best to force you to buy their consumables, checks, envelopes etc
Kim E.
Verified User in Internet
Everything else is a nightmare. The navigation is not intuitive at all especially if you are a seasoned Quickbooks user, a financial professional. Many of the short-cuts I used to use when doing my data entry now do not work since QB now creates a large...
Discussions
What is the difference between QuickBooks and Intuit?
3 comments
NA
Intuit is a company whereas QuickBooks is it's product.Read more
What is the features of QuickBooks software?
3 comments
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
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
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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