Compare PayPal Invoicing and QuickBooks Desktop Pro 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$499.95
PayPal Invoicing
Star Rating
(80)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (77.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PayPal InvoicingQuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,723)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that QuickBooks Desktop Pro excels in "Recurring Billing" with a score of 9.2, making it a strong choice for businesses that require automated billing cycles. In contrast, PayPal Invoicing scores lower at 7.9, which may be a drawback for users needing robust recurring billing features.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro offers superior "Tax Calculation" capabilities with a score of 9.1, which is crucial for businesses managing complex tax situations. PayPal Invoicing, while functional, only scores 8.2 in this area, indicating it may not meet the needs of users with intricate tax requirements.
- G2 users highlight the "Digital Billing" feature in QuickBooks Desktop Pro, scoring an impressive 9.4, as a standout for those who prioritize electronic invoicing. PayPal Invoicing, however, scores 8.6, suggesting it may not provide the same level of efficiency in digital billing processes.
- Users on G2 report that QuickBooks Desktop Pro's "Check/W-2 Printing" feature, with a score of 9.2, is highly beneficial for businesses that need to manage payroll and tax documents efficiently. PayPal Invoicing does not offer this feature, which could be a significant limitation for users requiring comprehensive payroll functionalities.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro's "Accounts Receivable Automation" feature scores 8.4, providing a more streamlined approach to managing incoming payments compared to PayPal Invoicing's lower score of 8.1. This could impact users looking for efficient cash flow management.
- Users say that QuickBooks Desktop Pro's "Integration with Accounting" scores 9.0, indicating a strong capability to connect with other financial tools, which is essential for comprehensive financial management. PayPal Invoicing, with a score of 8.1, may not offer the same level of integration flexibility, potentially limiting its utility for users with diverse software ecosystems.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
PayPal Invoicing
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PayPal Invoicing
No trial information availableQuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
61
8.9
1,473
Ease of Use
9.3
62
8.6
1,478
Ease of Setup
8.3
15
8.3
615
Ease of Admin
8.3
13
8.6
618
Quality of Support
7.8
51
7.7
1,303
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
13
8.2
601
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
56
7.5
1,464
Features by Category
General Ledger
Not enough data
8.7
934
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
597
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
751
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
Not enough data
8.6
927
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
717
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
586
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
Not enough data
8.6
742
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
838
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
646
|
Verified
Other Functionality
Not enough data
8.3
441
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
449
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
567
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
567
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
897
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
636
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
635
Reporting & Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
986
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
957
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
727
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
861
|
Verified
Platform
Not enough data
8.0
811
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.5
872
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
518
Not enough data
8.6
940
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
851
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.2
824
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Cash Flow
Not enough data
8.9
113
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
129
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
120
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
Not enough data
8.4
727
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
104
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
79
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
104
|
Verified
Revenue
Not enough data
8.9
111
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
94
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
80
Payroll
Not enough data
8.8
85
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
8.9
96
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
110
|
Verified
AI
Not enough data
6.3
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.3
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
6.0
5
Not enough data
4.7
5
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
5.7
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
Not enough data
5.0
5
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
Employee Self Service
Not enough data
8.4
227
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
190
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
167
|
Verified
Administration
Not enough data
9.0
459
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
330
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
328
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
350
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
383
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
307
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
273
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
412
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
341
|
Verified
Taxes
Not enough data
9.1
427
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
111
Not enough data
8.8
332
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.4
252
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
86
Not enough data
8.6
290
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
69
Platform
Not enough data
8.7
442
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
434
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
461
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
408
|
Verified
Bill Generation
8.6
29
8.9
77
8.6
29
9.4
68
7.9
23
9.2
64
Bill Processing
7.8
21
8.8
64
7.8
24
8.8
68
8.3
30
9.2
74
Integration
8.1
23
9.0
83
8.2
25
9.1
79
8.1
18
8.9
55
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
PayPal Invoicing and QuickBooks Desktop Pro are categorized as Billing
Unique Categories
PayPal Invoicing has no unique categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro is categorized as Payroll and Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
PayPal Invoicing
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
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
Retail
10.4%
Apparel & Fashion
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
6.5%
Computer Software
6.5%
Information Technology and Services
5.2%
Other
62.3%
Accounting
16.9%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.4%
Marketing and Advertising
3.4%
Information Technology and Services
3.1%
Other
64.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
PayPal Invoicing
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sushobit R.
Verified User in Computer Software
it's accurate and up to the mark and gives the customer and the service provider a huge benefit of understanding
Most Helpful Critical Review
Daryl A.
Verified User in Retail
The 'Ready to ship' feature of PayPal Invoicing is unreliable and orders are easily missed, causing customer complaints. You also cannot import multiple line items when creating an invoice via CSV upload.
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Construction
The minimal learning curve is vital when new businesses are doing bookkeeping for the first time. The fear factor can be quickly overcome when teaching a new user with no accounting background. The newer home page is very user friendly. The banking and...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I have the new user interface. It is not easy to use. They moved tabs that are often used to random places. For example, Reconcile used to be under the banking tab. Now it is in this random area on the upper right side by the name of our company with a gear...
Sushobit R.
Verified User in Computer Software
it's accurate and up to the mark and gives the customer and the service provider a huge benefit of understanding
Verified User in Construction
The minimal learning curve is vital when new businesses are doing bookkeeping for the first time. The fear factor can be quickly overcome when teaching a new user with no accounting background. The newer home page is very user friendly. The banking and...
Daryl A.
Verified User in Retail
The 'Ready to ship' feature of PayPal Invoicing is unreliable and orders are easily missed, causing customer complaints. You also cannot import multiple line items when creating an invoice via CSV upload.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
I have the new user interface. It is not easy to use. They moved tabs that are often used to random places. For example, Reconcile used to be under the banking tab. Now it is in this random area on the upper right side by the name of our company with a gear...
Discussions
Is PayPal invoicing free?
2 comments
JS
yes, but there are merchant feesRead more
Does Quickbooks allow you to charge customers on a recurring basis?
I know that quickbooks is kind of the gold standard when it comes to accounting software, but does it have an online payment gateway?
2 comments
EM
It can be set up in a few easy steps. Check out this guide: http://www.qbexpress.com/how-to-setup-recurring-charges-for-customers-in-quickbooks/Read more
Best unique feature ?
2 comments
MA
User interface is simply fantastic. It has got a beautiful interface with excel. Like anything and everything in software can be exported and imported...Read more
What plans are there to migrate the features from quick books online?
2 comments
BL
My understanding is that QuickBooks Desktop is more in "Maintenance Mode" right now. I would not expect big new features added to desktop.
As an example,...Read more
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