Compare Core Financials and QuickBooks Online 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$20 per month
Core Financials
Star Rating
(10)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Core FinancialsQuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,402)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.3% 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 "Invoice Customization" with a score of 8.1, allowing for a more personalized billing experience, while Core Financials shines in "Accounts Receivable Automation" with a higher score of 8.0, indicating a more streamlined process for managing incoming payments.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online's "Inventory Tracking" feature is highly rated at 9.0, providing robust capabilities for managing stock levels, whereas Core Financials offers a strong "Inventory Costing" feature, also rated at 9.0, which is crucial for businesses needing precise cost management.
- G2 users highlight that Core Financials has superior "Quality of Support" with a score of 9.0, suggesting that users experience more responsive and helpful customer service compared to QuickBooks Online, which has a lower score of 7.5 in this area.
- Users on G2 report that QuickBooks Online's "Ease of Setup" is rated at 7.9, which some find straightforward, but Core Financials does not provide a score for this, indicating potential complexities in initial setup that may deter some users.
- Reviewers say that QuickBooks Online's "Multichannel Inventory Syncing" feature scores an impressive 8.6, making it easier for small businesses to manage inventory across various sales channels, while Core Financials offers strong "Audit Trail" capabilities with a score of 8.7, which is essential for compliance and tracking changes in financial records.
- Users report that QuickBooks Online's "User, Role, and Access Management" feature scores 8.3, providing good control over user permissions, while Core Financials has a lower score in this area, suggesting that it may not offer the same level of flexibility for managing user access.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Core Financials
No pricing availableQuickBooks Online
Simple Start
$20
per month
- Customize and send invoices
- Track income and expenses
- Create and manage estimates
Free Trial
Core Financials
No trial information availableQuickBooks Online
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
6
8.3
2,817
Ease of Use
8.3
6
8.2
2,848
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
7.9
1,383
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.1
1,329
Quality of Support
9.0
5
7.5
2,538
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
7.8
1,295
Product Direction (% positive)
6.1
6
7.5
2,763
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.7
5
8.0
780
8.3
5
7.9
1215
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.1
1321
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.1
1470
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1184
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1017
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
7.6
609
Not enough data
8.3
1334
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1003
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
7.7
791
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
818
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
791
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
998
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1166
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
1511
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1030
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1076
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
8.6
1674
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1627
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
1262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
1613
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
7.5
1404
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1256
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1506
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
920
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
1608
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1416
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.9
1444
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
569
Not enough data
8.0
1075
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.4
508
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
578
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
531
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
7.9
1262
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
473
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
392
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
498
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.4
500
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
469
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
401
Payroll
Not enough data
8.5
419
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
412
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
441
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
489
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
7.4
65
Not enough data
7.5
66
Not enough data
7.6
65
Not enough data
7.1
64
Not enough data
7.6
66
Not enough data
6.7
65
Not enough data
8.0
69
Not enough data
7.7
67
Not enough data
7.3
65
Not enough data
7.0
66
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
7.3
13
Not enough data
7.7
13
Not enough data
6.2
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.7
13
General Ledger
8.7
5
8.0
780
8.3
5
7.9
1215
|
Verified
8.7
5
8.1
1321
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.1
1470
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.0
1184
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
1017
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
7.6
609
Not enough data
8.3
1334
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
1003
|
Verified
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
8.6
71
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.8
77
Not enough data
8.6
79
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.0
85
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.8
87
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
8.9
106
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.7
105
Not enough data
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.2
99
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.4
98
Not enough data
8.7
100
Not enough data
8.9
103
Not enough data
8.8
107
Order Entry
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
8.7
98
Order Tracking
Not enough data
8.3
83
Not enough data
8.3
85
Not enough data
8.3
80
Inventory Management
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.3
80
Not enough data
8.3
76
Customer Management
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.6
94
Subscription Management
Not enough data
8.8
97
Not enough data
8.5
92
Not enough data
8.7
99
Not enough data
8.6
88
Revenue Recognition
Not enough data
8.6
125
Not enough data
8.4
133
Not enough data
8.5
141
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Core Financials and QuickBooks Online are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
Core Financials has no unique categories
QuickBooks Online is categorized as Nonprofit Accounting, Vendor Management, Inventory Control, and Order Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Core Financials
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
40.0%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
10.0%
Staffing and Recruiting
10.0%
Public Safety
10.0%
Investment Banking
10.0%
Other
20.0%
Accounting
16.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.4%
Construction
5.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.5%
Information Technology and Services
4.4%
Other
64.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
Core Financials
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Accounting
It is a cloud-based solution that helps automate the financial accounting and reporting tasks in my company. Features like multi-currency support make the software a good choice for organizations dealing with different countries.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Vivek K.
Verified User in Government Relations
The core financial is best tool in finance category many companies using it I would like to say that place make it more essential to others small enterprises also so that they can use it and make their business profitable and grow without any hassle.
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...
Verified User in Accounting
It is a cloud-based solution that helps automate the financial accounting and reporting tasks in my company. Features like multi-currency support make the software a good choice for organizations dealing with different countries.
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...
Vivek K.
Verified User in Government Relations
The core financial is best tool in finance category many companies using it I would like to say that place make it more essential to others small enterprises also so that they can use it and make their business profitable and grow without any hassle.
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
Core Financials has no discussions with answers
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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