Compare Intuit QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$20 per month
Intuit QuickBooks
Star Rating
(278)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (74.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Intuit QuickBooksQuickBooks Online
Star Rating
(3,403)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 ease of use with a score of 8.2, while Intuit QuickBooks has a slightly higher score of 8.7. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface of Intuit QuickBooks makes navigation smoother for new users.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Online offers robust multichannel inventory management features, scoring 8.5 for Warehouse Inventory Transfer, while Intuit QuickBooks does not provide this level of functionality, which can be a significant drawback for businesses managing multiple sales channels.
- Users on G2 highlight that QuickBooks Online has a strong performance in inventory tracking with a score of 9.0, while Intuit QuickBooks also performs well but lacks some advanced features, leading to a score of 8.8. Reviewers say that the centralized inventory database in QuickBooks Online is particularly beneficial for businesses with complex inventory needs.
- G2 users report that QuickBooks Online's AR Automation feature scores 8.0, which is higher than Intuit QuickBooks' score of 7.6. Users mention that the automation capabilities in QuickBooks Online help streamline invoicing processes, making it easier to manage accounts receivable.
- Reviewers mention that Intuit QuickBooks shines in its reporting capabilities, with a score of 8.6 for Financial Statements, matching QuickBooks Online. However, users say that the custom reporting feature in Intuit QuickBooks, scoring 8.2, offers more flexibility compared to QuickBooks Online's score of 8.1.
- Users report that QuickBooks Online has a more affordable entry-level price of $20 per month, making it a more accessible option for small businesses. In contrast, Intuit QuickBooks, while offering more advanced features, may come at a higher cost, which some users find less appealing.
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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
226
8.3
2,817
Ease of Use
8.7
233
8.2
2,848
Ease of Setup
8.9
100
7.9
1,383
Ease of Admin
8.8
91
8.1
1,329
Quality of Support
7.8
203
7.5
2,538
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
86
7.8
1,295
Product Direction (% positive)
7.8
217
7.5
2,763
Features by Category
General Ledger
8.2
165
8.0
780
7.7
152
7.9
1215
|
Verified
8.4
158
8.1
1321
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.3
158
8.1
1470
|
Verified
7.6
142
8.0
1184
|
Verified
7.5
144
7.7
1017
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
147
7.6
609
8.3
155
8.3
1334
|
Verified
7.9
148
8.1
1003
|
Verified
Other Functionality
7.3
129
7.7
791
|
Verified
7.3
130
7.7
818
|
Verified
7.5
130
7.7
791
|
Verified
7.5
136
7.7
998
|
Verified
7.7
144
7.9
1166
|
Verified
8.4
155
8.4
1511
|
Verified
7.8
143
8.3
1030
|
Verified
8.2
141
8.2
1076
|
Verified
Reporting & Analytics
8.6
171
8.6
1674
|
Verified
8.2
167
8.1
1627
|
Verified
8.0
154
7.9
1262
|
Verified
8.3
156
8.2
1613
|
Verified
Platform
7.7
151
7.5
1404
|
Verified
7.9
140
7.7
1256
|
Verified
8.4
161
8.3
1506
|
Verified
7.5
131
7.9
920
|
Verified
8.6
163
8.3
1608
|
Verified
8.3
145
8.1
1416
|
Verified
Integration
8.1
161
7.9
1444
|
Verified
7.5
138
7.6
569
7.6
134
8.0
1075
Cash Flow
8.3
147
8.4
508
|
Verified
8.9
162
8.8
578
|
Verified
8.4
150
8.4
531
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.0
154
7.9
1262
|
Verified
7.9
143
8.2
473
|
Verified
7.1
124
7.9
392
|
Verified
8.2
143
8.3
498
|
Verified
Revenue
8.5
147
8.4
500
|
Verified
8.4
142
8.4
469
|
Verified
7.5
127
8.1
401
Payroll
8.1
137
8.5
419
|
Verified
8.1
141
8.2
412
|
Verified
8.2
140
8.3
441
|
Verified
8.5
154
8.4
489
|
Verified
AI
7.7
10
7.4
65
8.5
9
7.5
66
8.5
9
7.6
65
8.0
9
7.1
64
8.7
9
7.6
66
6.3
9
6.7
65
9.1
9
8.0
69
8.7
9
7.7
67
8.5
8
7.3
65
8.1
8
7.0
66
Mobile Applications - Accounting
8.0
5
8.2
13
7.3
5
7.3
13
6.0
5
7.7
13
6.0
5
6.2
13
8.3
5
8.5
13
9.0
5
8.7
13
General Ledger
8.2
165
8.0
780
7.7
152
7.9
1215
|
Verified
8.4
158
8.1
1321
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.3
158
8.1
1470
|
Verified
7.6
142
8.0
1184
|
Verified
7.5
144
7.7
1017
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
7.6
147
7.6
609
8.3
155
8.3
1334
|
Verified
7.9
148
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
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
19.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.2%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Construction
5.5%
Computer Software
4.0%
Other
59.3%
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
Intuit QuickBooks
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Gilbert L.
Verified User in Financial Services
Very interactive and easy to use Great Dashboard
Most Helpful Critical Review
Skyley J.
Verified User in Design
Learning it takes a while and it wasn't really created for furniture so it gets difficult when we have to use another platform to quote the items, transfer them to QB and are not able to transfer automatically in the format that we want to use.
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...
Gilbert L.
Verified User in Financial Services
Very interactive and easy to use Great Dashboard
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...
Skyley J.
Verified User in Design
Learning it takes a while and it wasn't really created for furniture so it gets difficult when we have to use another platform to quote the items, transfer them to QB and are not able to transfer automatically in the format that we want to use.
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 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 is the difference between QuickBooks and Intuit?
2 comments
NA
Intuit is a company whereas QuickBooks is it's product.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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