Tools for Accounting

QuickBooks Online

What is QuickBooks Online?

QuickBooks Online is Intuit's cloud accounting software for invoicing, bill management, bank reconciliation and reporting. Its AI assistant, Intuit Assist, is listed separately on this site.

Who it's for

Small and growing businesses, from the self-employed (Simple Start) up to 25 users (Advanced), plus their accountants.

Key features

  • Income, expense, AR and AP tracking
  • Multi-currency (Essentials and up)
  • Inventory and project profitability (Plus and up)
  • Up to 25 users with permissions (Advanced)
  • Accountant access on every plan
  • Bill Pay Elite included in Advanced

Integrations

Intuit says QuickBooks Online integrates with over 800 business apps.

Pricing

Simple Start $38/mo, Essentials $85/mo, Plus $140/mo, Advanced $340/mo (per Intuit's pricing page); Essentials, Plus and Advanced prices changed for renewals on or after August 1, 2026. (from the vendor's public pages, October 2026; confirm with the vendor)

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Reviewers praise easy invoicing and bank feed automation. [6]
  • Broad integrations are cited. [6]
  • Widely familiar to accountants. [7]

Cons

  • Subscription and add-on costs keep rising. [6]
  • Occasional bugs and bank sync issues. [8]
  • Support is inconsistent. [8]

Summarized from public reviews and reporting; not a hands-on test.

Category
Core Accounting & ERP
Website
quickbooks.intuit.com

Frequently asked questions

What is QuickBooks Online?

QuickBooks Online is Intuit's cloud accounting software for invoicing, bill management, bank reconciliation and reporting. Its AI assistant, Intuit Assist, is listed separately on this site.

Who is QuickBooks Online for?

QuickBooks Online is for small and growing businesses, from the self-employed (Simple Start) up to 25 users (Advanced), plus their accountants.

How much does QuickBooks Online cost?

QuickBooks Online pricing, per its public pages: Simple Start $38/mo, Essentials $85/mo, Plus $140/mo, Advanced $340/mo (per Intuit's pricing page); Essentials, Plus and Advanced prices changed for renewals on or after August 1, 2026.. Confirm current pricing with the vendor.

What are the pros and cons of QuickBooks Online?

Pros cited in public reviews: Reviewers praise easy invoicing and bank feed automation; Broad integrations are cited; Widely familiar to accountants. Cons cited: Subscription and add-on costs keep rising; Occasional bugs and bank sync issues; Support is inconsistent.

Sources

  1. https://quickbooks.intuit.com
  2. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/
  3. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/global/accounting-software/quickbooks-online-advanced/
  4. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/r/product-update/quickbooks-price-changes/
  5. https://quickbooks.intuit.com/online/integrations/
  6. https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/
  7. https://www.capterra.ch/software/141374/quickbooks-online
  8. https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/

Last checked: 2026-10-16

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  • Xero

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  • Sage Intacct

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