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Compare QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Xero 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
$13.00 Per Month
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Star Rating
(1,743)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (81.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$499.95
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Star Rating
(1,322)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$13.00 Per Month
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Xero excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher G2 Score compared to QuickBooks Desktop Pro. Users appreciate Xero's simple and intuitive interface, which makes managing accounting tasks straightforward and efficient.
- Users say that QuickBooks Desktop Pro offers robust features and functionality, particularly highlighting its ability to open multiple windows simultaneously and its strong offline usability. This makes it a preferred choice for those who need reliable access without constant internet connectivity.
- According to verified reviews, Xero's implementation process is praised for its ease, with many users noting that the initial setup was straightforward for their teams. In contrast, some QuickBooks users have mentioned facing challenges with configuration, which can slow down the onboarding process.
- Reviewers mention that QuickBooks Desktop Pro is particularly user-friendly, with features like bank feeds and custom invoices that help streamline various accounting tasks. This level of usability is often highlighted as a strong point for users who may not have extensive accounting knowledge.
- Users appreciate Xero's clean dashboard, which avoids unnecessary clutter, making it easier to focus on essential tasks. This contrasts with some feedback on QuickBooks Desktop Pro, where users have noted that the interface can feel more complex and less intuitive.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while both products have strong support features, Xero tends to receive higher marks for its quality of support. Users have reported positive experiences with Xero's customer service, which can be crucial for businesses needing timely assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
QuickBooks Premier 2017
$499.95
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- One-time payment
- 60-day money-back guarantee
Xero
Starter / Early
$13.00
Per Month
Good for sole traders, new businesses, and the self-employed.
- Send quotes and 20 invoices
- Enter 5 bills
- Reconcile bank transactions
Free Trial
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Free Trial is available
Xero
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,487
8.7
1,065
Ease of Use
8.6
1,493
8.9
1,118
Ease of Setup
8.3
629
8.7
811
Ease of Admin
8.6
623
8.7
373
Quality of Support
7.7
1,316
8.3
991
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.2
606
8.6
368
Product Direction (% positive)
7.5
1,477
8.7
1,054
Features by Category
Expense Reports
Not enough data
8.7
237
Not enough data
8.9
236
Not enough data
8.5
221
Not enough data
8.5
223
Not enough data
8.4
212
Not enough data
8.3
209
Not enough data
8.8
220
Agentic AI - Expense Management
Not enough data
8.9
108
Not enough data
9.1
109
Travel Management
Not enough data
7.8
195
Not enough data
7.3
188
Not enough data
7.2
186
Not enough data
7.6
190
Client Invoicing
Not enough data
9.1
225
Not enough data
8.8
211
Not enough data
8.6
210
Mobile
Not enough data
8.4
211
Not enough data
7.7
188
Not enough data
7.4
184
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
174
Not enough data
8.2
177
Administration
Not enough data
8.5
170
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
211
Not enough data
8.4
210
Not enough data
8.2
207
Not enough data
8.2
197
Not enough data
8.6
217
Platform
Not enough data
8.8
233
Not enough data
8.5
199
Not enough data
8.3
190
Not enough data
9.1
219
Not enough data
8.3
202
Not enough data
5.8
172
General Ledger
8.7
946
|
Verified
8.6
681
|
Verified
8.3
609
|
Verified
8.2
636
|
Verified
8.5
763
|
Verified
8.5
650
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.6
939
|
Verified
8.7
701
|
Verified
8.4
729
|
Verified
8.4
601
8.1
598
|
Verified
8.2
616
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.6
754
|
Verified
8.5
596
8.7
850
|
Verified
8.7
652
|
Verified
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.5
623
|
Verified
Other Functionality
8.2
453
|
Verified
7.9
557
8.2
474
|
Verified
7.9
555
8.3
461
|
Verified
8.1
542
|
Verified
8.3
579
|
Verified
7.8
575
|
Verified
8.2
579
|
Verified
8.4
606
|
Verified
8.9
909
|
Verified
8.9
682
|
Verified
8.8
649
|
Verified
8.2
592
|
Verified
8.7
648
8.4
592
Reporting & Analytics
9.0
999
|
Verified
8.8
695
|
Verified
8.7
969
|
Verified
8.6
672
|
Verified
8.4
739
|
Verified
8.4
580
|
Verified
8.5
873
|
Verified
8.7
687
|
Verified
Platform
8.0
823
|
Verified
8.3
631
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.2
602
8.5
884
|
Verified
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.5
530
8.3
560
|
Verified
8.6
953
|
Verified
8.8
668
|
Verified
8.6
862
|
Verified
8.6
614
|
Verified
Integration
8.2
835
|
Verified
8.6
635
|
Verified
Feature Not Available
8.6
563
Feature Not Available
8.4
593
|
Verified
Cash Flow
8.9
126
|
Verified
8.7
528
|
Verified
9.1
141
|
Verified
9.0
548
|
Verified
8.9
131
|
Verified
8.7
514
|
Verified
Budgeting & Forecasting
8.4
739
|
Verified
8.4
580
|
Verified
8.4
115
|
Verified
8.6
517
|
Verified
8.3
90
|
Verified
8.3
481
|
Verified
8.7
115
|
Verified
8.5
510
|
Verified
Revenue
8.9
122
|
Verified
8.7
535
|
Verified
8.8
105
|
Verified
8.6
521
|
Verified
8.6
91
8.3
489
|
Verified
Payroll
8.7
96
8.2
468
|
Verified
8.8
108
8.0
454
|
Verified
8.8
107
|
Verified
8.4
496
|
Verified
8.9
121
|
Verified
8.8
510
|
Verified
AI
6.1
15
8.3
342
7.0
15
8.7
342
6.4
15
8.6
342
6.6
15
8.4
340
6.7
15
8.4
338
5.3
15
8.0
338
8.2
15
8.9
345
7.9
15
8.7
343
7.1
15
8.6
334
7.3
15
8.4
335
Mobile Applications - Accounting
7.9
11
8.7
333
7.5
10
8.7
322
7.8
10
8.7
332
5.0
11
7.2
300
6.3
10
8.8
326
7.3
10
8.9
326
Agentic AI - Accounting
4.6
8
8.4
299
General Ledger
8.7
946
|
Verified
8.6
681
|
Verified
8.3
609
|
Verified
8.2
636
|
Verified
8.5
763
|
Verified
8.5
650
|
Verified
Accounts Receivable
8.6
939
|
Verified
8.7
701
|
Verified
8.4
729
|
Verified
8.4
601
8.1
598
|
Verified
8.2
616
|
Verified
Accounts Payable
8.6
754
|
Verified
8.5
596
8.7
850
|
Verified
8.7
652
|
Verified
8.6
658
|
Verified
8.5
623
|
Verified
Employee Self Service
8.4
230
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
193
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
170
|
Verified
Not enough data
Administration
9.0
462
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.5
333
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
331
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
353
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
386
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
310
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
276
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
415
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
344
|
Verified
Not enough data
Taxes
9.1
430
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
114
Not enough data
8.8
335
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
8.4
255
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.6
293
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
72
Not enough data
Platform
8.7
445
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
437
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
464
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
410
|
Verified
Not enough data
Invoice Generation
Not enough data
8.7
233
Not enough data
9.0
232
Not enough data
9.0
227
Invoice Processing
Not enough data
8.7
225
Not enough data
8.7
224
Not enough data
8.4
222
Not enough data
9.0
232
Analytics
Not enough data
9.0
224
Not enough data
8.6
226
Not enough data
8.3
212
Not enough data
8.8
227
Integration
Not enough data
9.1
236
Not enough data
8.9
229
Not enough data
8.3
218
Not enough data
8.6
229
Agentic AI - Invoice Management
Not enough data
8.6
133
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.4
135
Multichannel inventory management
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.7
89
3PL inventory management
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.8
88
Inventory Management
Not enough data
9.1
90
Not enough data
8.9
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
9.3
88
Inventory Management Platform Features
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
8.9
94
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
8.9
91
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
9.0
93
Not enough data
9.3
92
Not enough data
9.4
94
Not enough data
9.4
94
Bill Generation
8.9
84
8.5
214
9.2
75
8.8
218
9.1
71
8.8
219
Bill Processing
8.7
70
8.3
210
8.8
74
8.5
211
9.1
80
8.7
214
Integration
9.0
89
8.9
223
9.0
85
8.7
217
8.6
61
8.1
205
Agentic AI - Billing
4.0
5
8.6
124
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro and Xero are categorized as Billing and Accounting
Unique Categories
QuickBooks Desktop Pro is categorized as Payroll
Xero is categorized as Invoice Management, Inventory Control, Expense Management, and Nonprofit Accounting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
QuickBooks Desktop Pro
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Xero
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
17.0%
Construction
6.9%
Non-Profit Organization Management
5.5%
Marketing and Advertising
3.3%
Information Technology and Services
3.2%
Other
64.1%
Accounting
20.0%
Information Technology and Services
8.4%
Computer Software
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
5.8%
Construction
3.2%
Other
55.8%
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Discussions
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
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
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
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