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At a Glance
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™
Star Rating
(70)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.2% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$19 month
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QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Star Rating
(311)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$90.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that CustomBooks™ excels in "Invoice Customization" with a score of 9.0, allowing for a high degree of personalization, while QuickBooks Online Advanced falls short with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that the ability to tailor invoices to match branding is a significant advantage for small businesses using CustomBooks™.
  • Reviewers mention that CustomBooks™ offers superior "Accounts Payable Automation" with a score of 9.0 compared to QuickBooks Online Advanced's 8.2. Users appreciate the streamlined processes in CustomBooks™, which help reduce manual entry and errors.
  • Users on G2 highlight CustomBooks™'s "Inventory Tracking / Ordering" feature, scoring 9.1, as a standout capability, while QuickBooks Online Advanced only scores 7.1. Reviewers say that the comprehensive tracking options in CustomBooks™ provide better visibility and control over stock levels.
  • G2 users report that CustomBooks™ shines in "Budgeting / Forecasting" with a score of 9.3, significantly outperforming QuickBooks Online Advanced's 7.9. Users mention that the robust forecasting tools in CustomBooks™ help them make informed financial decisions.
  • Users say that CustomBooks™ provides a more user-friendly experience with an "Ease of Use" score of 9.0, compared to QuickBooks Online Advanced's 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of CustomBooks™ makes it easier for small business owners to navigate and utilize the software effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that CustomBooks™ has a better "Quality of Support" rating at 8.7, while QuickBooks Online Advanced has a lower score of 8.4. Users report that the responsive customer service of CustomBooks™ is a key factor in their satisfaction with the product.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CustomBooks™
StartUp
$19
month
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QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBook Online Advanced Free 30-Day Trial
$90.00
Per Month
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Free Trial
CustomBooks™
Free Trial is available
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
59
8.9
229
Ease of Use
9.0
59
8.7
231
Ease of Setup
8.9
17
8.8
148
Ease of Admin
9.0
17
9.0
138
Quality of Support
8.7
59
8.4
224
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
17
8.9
137
Product Direction (% positive)
9.4
57
8.8
213
Features by Category
9.0
1,073
7.8
5,189
General Ledger
9.3
42
|
Verified
8.6
134
9.1
36
|
Verified
7.8
127
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.5
141
Accounts Receivable
9.0
38
|
Verified
8.4
143
8.8
34
8.1
129
8.4
17
8.0
111
Accounts Payable
9.0
34
|
Verified
8.2
123
9.1
37
8.5
144
9.3
36
|
Verified
8.2
114
Other Functionality
9.1
32
|
Verified
7.1
97
8.8
32
|
Verified
7.2
97
8.9
33
|
Verified
7.6
96
8.8
31
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
19
7.8
125
9.2
39
|
Verified
8.8
160
9.0
28
8.3
115
9.1
30
|
Verified
8.4
110
Reporting & Analytics
9.4
44
|
Verified
9.0
161
9.1
42
|
Verified
8.5
154
9.3
35
|
Verified
7.9
139
9.1
43
8.4
156
Platform
9.1
35
|
Verified
8.0
146
9.0
35
8.1
125
9.0
36
|
Verified
8.4
154
8.9
30
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
9.3
40
|
Verified
8.7
160
8.9
39
|
Verified
8.5
139
Integration
9.1
36
|
Verified
8.5
142
8.7
29
7.7
98
8.8
28
8.0
111
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.3
130
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.9
144
Not enough data
8.7
127
Budgeting & Forecasting
9.3
35
|
Verified
7.9
139
Not enough data
8.3
118
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
118
Revenue
8.7
5
|
Verified
8.5
130
Not enough data
8.4
116
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Payroll
Feature Not Available
8.4
103
Feature Not Available
8.3
99
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.7
122
AI
Not enough data
5.0
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
6.5
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
7.0
9
Not enough data
5.8
8
Not enough data
6.3
8
Mobile Applications - Accounting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
9.1
178
Not enough data
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management Platform Features
9.3
25
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.1
24
Not enough data
9.0
24
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
9.4
24
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Entry
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Order Tracking
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inventory Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Customer Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Subscription Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced
CustomBooks™ and QuickBooks Online Advanced are categorized as Accounting
Unique Categories
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™ is categorized as Order Management and Inventory Control
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
58.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
11.9%
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
81.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
15.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
2.9%
Reviewers' Industry
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™
Accounting
28.4%
Banking
7.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.5%
Government Administration
4.5%
Retail
3.0%
Other
52.2%
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Accounting
28.4%
Non-Profit Organization Management
8.8%
Construction
8.8%
Information Technology and Services
3.9%
Retail
3.6%
Other
46.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Chantelle C.
CC
Chantelle C.
Verified User in Accounting

I really like how it is modern and detailed. It is tough to mess up data.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Accounting

Takes a bit to learn but easy once you do

QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced
Most Helpful Favorable Review
AG
Angel G.
Verified User in Accounting

I like that QBO continues to evolve while not overcomplicating the process for clients.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Jonathan F.
JF
Jonathan F.
Verified User in Food & Beverages

Barely any user role customization compared to the desktop version, no average cost method for inventory

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Discussions
CustomBooks™
CustomBooks™ Discussions
How can i increase the safety protocol placed?
2 comments
Ted M.
TM
Hi Aditya, I'm not sure what you are asking but if you'd like to email help@accountingsuite.com we can get you sortedRead more
Monty the Mongoose crying
CustomBooks™ has no more discussions with answers
QuickBooks Online Advanced
QuickBooks Online Advanced Discussions
What is the best way to keep the session active on a laptop?
1 comment
Yosef W.
YW
leave the window open. Also, I find with Microsoft edge less authenticating is required making it easy to log in. Read more
What is the best way to track inventory?
1 comment
Yosef W.
YW
I would also, Please let me know what system you use, I have been looking for something for some time now. Plz and ty. Read more
What is QBO advanced?
1 comment
Bernadette R.
BR
QBO Advanced is a certification you can get through the QuickBooks Online Accountant training modules. If means you have an deeper or more "advanced"...Read more