TrustRadius: an HG Insights company

NetSuite ERP vs. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Save this comparison

Save this comparison

NetSuite ERP

1,250 Reviews and Ratings

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

792 Reviews and Ratings

Add Product

Recommended Comparisons

    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    NetSuite ERP

    Score8.1 out of 10
    		N/ANetSuite is a suite of ERP and accounting modules which is sold in various editions aimed at different size customers. The multi-country, multi-currency version is an additional module called OneWorld. Netsuite is a SaaS system and is not offered in an on-premise edition.N/A

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

    Score7.9 out of 10
    		N/AQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.

    $1,261

    per year

    Pricing
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
    Gold
    1,261
    per year
    Platinum
    1,522
    per year
    Gold with Remote Access
    1,785.60
    per year
    Platinum with Remote Access
    2,083.20
    per year
    Diamond
    3,060.34
    per year
    Diamond with Remote Access
    3,600.36
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional DetailsUsers subscribe to NetSuite for an annual license fee. The license is made up of three main components: core platform, optional modules and the number of users. There is also a one-time implementation fee for initial setup. New modules and users and can be added as a business grows.—
    More Pricing Information
    Community Pulse
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Considered Both Products
    NetSuite
    Tammy Kerr
    Controller in Finance and Accounting at Sunset Technologies (Computer Networking, 51-200 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    In my opinion, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise edition has better accounting functionality than NetSuite ERP and can handle both cash and accrual reporting on even the most basic edition. I think NetSuite ERP provides some better functionality than Intacct but again doesn't …
    Incentivized
    Pankaj Prashad
    Assistant Manager F &A in Finance and Accounting at Escalon Business Services LLC (Accounting, 501-1000 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite ERP is one of the big player in accounting software. I have good working experience with this software. it helps us to do more smart work instead of hard work. Provide more features and making business numbers easy and accurate. Along with that if helps us in many ways …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite ERP was built to be cloud based which was very important for my team working remotely. The ability to customize how it tracked inventory across as many locations as you want was also a big improvement. I also really appreciated the bank integration, when it worked, …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    While I wasn't directly involved in decision-making when our company selected NetSuite ERP (I was not yet with the company), I can provide insight into why it was chosen over other options. NetSuite ERP stood out from others at the time due to its comprehensive nature and …
    Incentivized
    Steven DeBoer
    Director of Finance and Business Operations in Finance and Accounting at Techbrew Robotics Inc (Industrial Automation, 11-50 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    Well, the reason why I'm with NetSuite is because obviously it beats out those other options quite considerably. It gave us the whole ecosystem that gave us everything we needed. I didn't need a dedicated administrator whose full-time job is to deal with it like our current …
    Incentivized
    Judy Donovan, MBA
    Manager, Financial Systems in Finance and Accounting at SageView Advisory Group (Financial Services, 201-500 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    for the price point and that would handle our usage billing needs Sage Intacct was the only option that competed -- visually and some key feature like saved searches/export, reporting and NSPB pushed NetSuite about Sage -- but overall we liked and trusted the sales team at …
    Incentivized
    Josh Dodson
    ERP Admin in Information Technology at Monolith materials (Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering, 201-500 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    Happy with the switch from QB to NetSuite, way better experience, NetSuite was selected by our compAny prior to starting so I didn't have a say in that. NetSuite is a much better solution than fish bowl which we have had a bad experience with. Zoho CRM hasn't been replaced yet …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite is a good source of information and holds its own with the other ERP systems I have used. There are some advantages and some disadvantages, but being able to grow our company using NetSuite has been very helpful and we will continue to use the software and implement …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite ERP is user friendly and allows for us to implement and deploy solutions without much help from the IT department. It also is a "fluid" solution that utilizes a relational database which allows for transactions and records to be connected.
    Incentivized
    Daniel Baly
    Controller in Finance and Accounting at Libertana (Health, Wellness and Fitness, 501-1000 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    Really a game changer when it comes to simplifying our accounting process. The ability to handle multi subsidiary and do consolidated reporting on those as well has been a huge life saver for my accounting team and our company as a whole. We really outgrew quickbooks and look …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite is better!
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    SyteLine is actually worse -- that's what you get for HTML1 based systems.
    We outgrew QuickBooks, so NetSuite is more comprehensive.
    Incentivized
    Kurtis Phillips
    Accountant/Billing/ERP System Admin in Finance and Accounting at SentriLock, LLC (Real Estate, 51-200 employees)
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    NetSuite solved a lot of issues we had with Quickbooks but also took away some functionality as well.
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    There comes a point where companies outgrow QuickBooks due to the lack of dimensions, limited reporting, data integrity on prior periods, controls over user access and manipulation levels. However, Oracle and SAP type solutions are likely in the millions of dollars to acquire …
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose NetSuite ERP
    QuickBooks Online is, by far, a better and easier-to-use product for smaller companies. Only switch to Netsuite if you have to. We switched to NetSuite because we have numerous subsidiaries, and QuickBooks would not be able to handle the complexity.
    Incentivized
    Intuit
    Verified User
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    NetSuite ERP is a nice system since it is cloud-based. Although the reporting capabilities for NetSuite ERP are much for robust, it can be very daunting to use since there are so many fields to choose from, many of which are hard to distinguish. Having 6 memo fields to choose …
    Incentivized
    Erik Marcille
    Chief of Staff in Finance and Accounting at Ernest (Construction, 51-200 employees)
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Not really comparable the interface on QuickBooks enterprise is far superior. It is the easiest to use across all functions.
    Incentivized
    Frank Cahoon, CPA, CGMA
    Owner in Corporate at Purple Turtle Gifts (Retail, 1-10 employees)
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    In my opinion, NetSuite is for the larger user, but cost significantly more to operate and maintain.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    This is a long list, and every program has it's pros and cons. Ultimately we chose Quickbooks because of simplicity, 3rd party integrations, and cost.
    Incentivized
    Lissa Branson
    Accountant in Finance and Accounting at Brooklyn Bedding (Furniture, 201-500 employees)
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Both platforms were pretty similiar, I liked that QuickBooks seems to have a longer customer base, so I think it was more thought out in terms of functionality.
    Incentivized
    Tammy Kerr
    Controller in Finance and Accounting at Sunset Technologies (Computer Networking, 51-200 employees)
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise is much better than either Intacct or NetSuite. The only issue is the lack of Multi-entity support with QB, and needing a better inventory solution. if you don't need that, stick with Quickbooks.
    Incentivized
    Verified User
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Quickbooks was chosen as it provided the best features yet affordable prices. I, however, was not the person in charge of choosing Quickbooks. I would have chosen the software for the company if I were given the choice. We were previously a software company that sold …
    Incentivized
    Scott Romero
    Controller in Finance and Accounting at World Business Lenders (Financial Services, 51-200 employees)
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    We actually are replacing QB with Sage 300
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    No answers on this topic
    TrustRadius Insights
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Highlights

    TrustRadius
    Research Team Insight
    Published

    Quickbooks Desktop Enterprise and NetSuite both provide a mix of accounting and resource planning capabilities. However, each product specializes in a distinct area. QuickBooks’s core function is an accounting product that offers additional ERP capabilities like inventory management, cost management, and some industry-specific capabilities. In contrast, NetSuite’s core identity is as an ERP product with a strong platform for accounting as well.

    These specializations make each product ideal for unique company segments. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is better suited for smaller companies that have a greater need for accounting and payroll capabilities, with some lighter inventory management or other Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) requirements. On the other hand, NetSuite serves as the go-to product for midsize businesses and small enterprises that want to centralize their accounting functions within their core ERP platform. 

    Features

    Both QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and NetSuite have strengths that speak to their target clients’ needs. These strengths further differentiate the two products. 

    NetSuite excels as a centralized ERP platform for SMBs who need to over-index on their resource planning capabilities. In particular, it gives midsize businesses order processing, inventory management, and other ERP functions that would otherwise be inaccessible to smaller organizations. It also has excellent customizable reporting capabilities that can be tailored to each organization’s needs. 

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise stands out for its core accounting and payroll capabilities. These features are very user friendly and accessible, lowering the management burden on smaller or less-specialized teams. Its payroll function in particular is beneficial for businesses that are labor-intensive, such as construction or manufacturing. The reporting on the platform is very easy to manage and customize as needed.  

    Limitations 

    Each product’s specialization also trades off with limitations in other areas. 

    NetSuite has been criticized for a more costly pricing structure for small businesses. It also requires more customization, which is a higher burden on less specialized teams. The payroll module is also not a native capability, but is instead outsourced to a Ceridian engine. The 3rd-party integration can add inefficiencies to payroll management. 

    In contrast, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has fewer features to serve ERP needs than some other products. Specifically, users have criticized the inventory management for not being as robust as they need. Some industry-specific features, such as job costing in construction, have also been glitchy or inconsistent for some users. 

    Pricing

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has 3 packages, each of which are sold either as a local license or through a cloud-based subscription. The Silver plan, at $1091.70/yr for local or $134/month for the hosted version, offers the core software, customer support, online backup storage, automatic upgrades, and reporting. The Platinum package, at $1746/yr for the local version or $189.80/month for the hosted version, adds on Inventory management, pricing, and bundled payroll. The Diamond package, at $3442.88/yr for the local version and $311.91/month for the hosted version, adds timesheets and a CRM connector. 

    NetSuite is priced by quote from the vendor. 

    Features
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    1.1
    15 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.3
    112 Ratings
    Pay calculation1.013 Ratings9.8108 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration1.010 Ratings8.863 Ratings
    Direct deposit files1.39 Ratings9.493 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.386 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.186 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.2
    74 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.3
    76 Ratings
    API for custom integration9.264 Ratings7.959 Ratings
    Plug-ins9.947 Ratings6.669 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.7
    81 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.1
    161 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.762 Ratings9.3123 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions9.880 Ratings8.9159 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.9
    72 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.5
    178 Ratings
    Dashboards9.971 Ratings8.5152 Ratings
    Standard reports9.970 Ratings9.4176 Ratings
    Custom reports9.970 Ratings7.6171 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    7.9
    275 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.0
    182 Ratings
    Accounts payable8.6269 Ratings9.2175 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.6248 Ratings9.3174 Ratings
    Global Financial Support9.926 Ratings8.235 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers9.928 Ratings8.963 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.341 Ratings9.3131 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.935 Ratings9.488 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.937 Ratings9.299 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings9.0160 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.5173 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings9.0160 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings8.982 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings8.8119 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings9.160 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings8.597 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.269 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings9.191 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings8.771 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.480 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.148 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.291 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.255 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.1
    48 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.7
    108 Ratings
    Inventory tracking10.047 Ratings7.9104 Ratings
    Automatic reordering8.928 Ratings7.556 Ratings
    Location management9.635 Ratings7.869 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings7.654 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.4
    220 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.7
    134 Ratings
    Pricing9.953 Ratings8.8100 Ratings
    Order entry8.3216 Ratings9.2106 Ratings
    Credit card processing8.937 Ratings8.093 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.548 Ratings9.4119 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.921 Ratings7.758 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings9.056 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings9.043 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    7.9
    216 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management8.5205 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management9.927 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management9.831 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting8.927 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close9.935 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    6.6
    32 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting6.026 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing6.023 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture6.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management4.014 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance9.913 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition6.922 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    4.1
    17 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers3.311 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality3.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools3.68 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    3.1
    12 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management3.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    3.3
    19 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring1.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Repository3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated3.613 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management9.913 Ratings00 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    3.1
    11 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Risk Repository3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Management1.911 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments3.57 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification3.58 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    3.1
    17 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization2.89 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management2.88 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management2.88 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management9.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management2.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    9.4
    16 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design8.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management9.910 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution9.912 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    8.5
    141 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting8.817 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning8.4138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring8.914 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of NetSuite ERP and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NetSuite ERP
    3.9
    13 Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management2.610 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management3.29 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    NetSuite ERPQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.4
    (375 ratings)
    9.1
    (193 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.0
    (49 ratings)
    10.0
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (235 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (16 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    8.0
    (15 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (216 ratings)
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    6.4
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.4
    (17 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    8.7
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    7.2
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    9.0
    (8 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    4.8
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)