QuickBooks Pricing: A Comprehensive Guide to Costs and Plans

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QuickBooks Online Plans

QuickBooks Online offers several subscription plans designed for different business needs:

Simple Start

  • Cost: $25-30 per month
  • Features:
    • Track income and expenses
    • Capture and organize receipts
    • Invoice and accept payments
    • Basic reporting
    • Mobile app functionality
    • One user access

Essentials

  • Cost: $50-55 per month
  • Features:
    • All Simple Start features
    • Manage bills
    • Time tracking
    • Enhanced reporting options
    • Up to 3 users

Plus

  • Cost: $80-85 per month
  • Features:
    • All Essentials features
    • Track project profitability
    • Inventory tracking
    • Purchase order management
    • 1099 contractor management
    • Up to 5 users

Advanced

  • Cost: $180-200 per month
  • Features:
    • All Plus features
    • Business analytics and insights
    • Dedicated account team
    • Custom user permissions
    • Workflow automation
    • Up to 25 users

QuickBooks Desktop Plans

Pro Plus 2023

  • Cost: $349.99 per year
  • Features:
    • Up to 3 users
    • Basic accounting features
    • Local installation
    • Annual updates
    • Organize finances
    • Track performance

Premier Plus 2023

  • Cost: $549.99 per year
  • Features:
    • All Pro Plus features
    • Industry-specific reports
    • Forecast sales and expenses
    • Inventory assembly
    • Up to 5 users

Enterprise 23.0

  • Cost: Starting at $1,275-1,340 per year
  • Features:
    • All Premier Plus features
    • Advanced reporting
    • Advanced inventory
    • Priority customer support
    • Up to 40 users

Additional Costs

Payroll Services

  • Core: $45/month + $4/employee
  • Premium: $75/month + $8/employee
  • Elite: $125/month + $10/employee

Payment Processing

Standard rates: 2.9% + $0.25 per transaction for online payments In-person rates: 2.7% per swipe

Add-on Services

  1. Time Tracking: $20/month
  2. Online Backup: $9.95/month
  3. Hosting Services: Starting at $50/month

System Requirements

Online Version

- Modern web browser
- Internet connection (1.5+ Mbps)
- Updated operating system

Desktop Version

- Windows 10 or newer
- 4GB RAM minimum
- 2.4 GHz processor
- 2.5 GB disk space

Choosing the Right Plan

Consider these factors when selecting your plan:

  • Business size and growth projections
  • Number of users needed
  • Industry-specific requirements
  • Budget constraints
  • Desktop vs. cloud preference
  • Features needed for business operations

Money-Saving Tips

  1. Look for seasonal promotions on QuickBooks' official website
  2. Pay annually for additional discounts
  3. Bundle services for better rates
  4. Start with a lower tier and upgrade as needed

Pricing information is current as of 2023 but subject to change. Check the QuickBooks pricing page for the most up-to-date rates.

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