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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    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

    QuickBooks Online Advanced

    Score8.6 out of 10
    N/AQuickBooks Online Advanced is a SaaS-based accounting software designed to scale with growing businesses. It includes the functionalities of QuickBooks Online, as well as more robust business analytics, customization, and resource management.N/A
    Pricing
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseQuickBooks Online Advanced
    Editions & Modules
    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
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseQuickBooks Online Advanced
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details
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    Community Pulse
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseQuickBooks Online Advanced
    Considered Both Products
    Intuit
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Significantly better in every way except having a cloud access system that does not require a hosting service.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    WE have actually switched to QuickBooks Online. In my opinion, the cloud server is more secure and less expensive.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    As stated in earlier parts of the review, we moved from Quickbooks Desktop to QuickBooks Online because of the ease of use that QuickBooks Online has, while maintaining 95% of the power of Quickbooks Desktop. The one spot where Quickbooks Desktop comes out on top is the ability …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    QuickBooks [Desktop Enterprise] is much easier to use. While Sage has true accounting control processes, the batch entry and other processes can be redundant and out dated. The Enterprise audit trail can track issues if necessary while allowing for easier functionality within …
    Incentivized
    Intuit
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QuickBooks Desktop is no longer being sold in the US, so we had to switch to the online version of the program. It is not a fully fleshed-out all-in-one solution offering everything the desktop version did. That being said, the desktop enterprise was overkill for many people.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Quickbooks is more user friendly and easier to use and train another staff as compare to other programs
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    I enjoy QBO Advanced more than Desktop mainly because of the flexibility QBO Advanced offers over QB Desktop. Its also more up to date, and as newer and newer programs and features are created QBO Advanced, always stays ontop of those improvements. It is also extremely helpful …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QuickBooks Desktop provides slightly more features and functionality, at the cost of disk space and the lack of cloud access. We chose the Online version of this software as the accounting and finance staff travel frequently and may access information remotely. QuickBooks …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Enterprise does not provide the geographic flexibility to access you data from anywhere without VPN or other things that are way more expensive to institute.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QBO Advanced does not have the multi-unit capabilities that QB Enterprise offers. Xero is not capable of handling the contractor apps.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    It's at the top of the list with all of the other products. I wouldn't go back to any of the other products after using Advance. The others are very well maintained and user-friendly however QuickBooks Online advance is the top-notch software for any business to sign up for.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    I only use QuickBooks with my clients - both online and desktop. Some clients are moving in from Excel - it is incredible how much better they are to manage their businesses when entering data consistently!
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QBO has the benefit of saving to the cloud and being able to open in any browser without having to back up on a USB first. If my computer crashes I do not need to panic, I know my backup will be on the web.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QBO is just easier to use and can be used anytime, anywhere. I like traveling and usually work some of those days that I'm traveling. QBO allows me to work remotely at ease.
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QuickBooks Online Advanced is a highly powerful tool and provides the backbone for any accounting/finance department; however QB Enterprise is a much more robust product with more features. However, QB Enterprise requires a much higher investment in software and hardware to …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QuickBooks Online is a no brainer; everything is going cloud so your accounting should too. That trumps the desktop versions of this software hands down. Price is a factor as desktop versions are bought outright and supported for about 5 years, so they are a little bit cheaper. …
    Incentivized
    Chose QuickBooks Online Advanced
    QuickBooks Desktop has limitations, we love QuickBooks Online Advanced because it is fluid. As rates change or customers get updated, the data is available for all remote reps. My accountant and bookkeeping firms both log in remotely and do their work independently so I can …
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseQuickBooks Online Advanced
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.3
    112 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.8108 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration8.963 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.493 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management9.386 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management9.186 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.3
    76 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    9.0
    93 Ratings
    API for custom integration7.959 Ratings8.276 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.669 Ratings9.981 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.1
    161 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    9.2
    164 Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.3123 Ratings9.3146 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.9159 Ratings9.0160 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.5
    178 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    8.4
    177 Ratings
    Dashboards8.5152 Ratings8.8167 Ratings
    Standard reports9.4176 Ratings8.8176 Ratings
    Custom reports7.6171 Ratings7.7168 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.0
    182 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    9.3
    179 Ratings
    Accounts payable9.3175 Ratings9.4173 Ratings
    Accounts receivable9.3174 Ratings9.7168 Ratings
    Cash management9.0160 Ratings9.1149 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation9.5173 Ratings9.6171 Ratings
    Expense management9.0160 Ratings9.7158 Ratings
    Time tracking8.982 Ratings9.790 Ratings
    Fixed asset management8.8119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support9.160 Ratings9.746 Ratings
    Multi-division support8.597 Ratings7.577 Ratings
    Regulations compliance9.269 Ratings9.280 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing9.191 Ratings9.5100 Ratings
    Self-service portal8.771 Ratings9.896 Ratings
    Global Financial Support8.235 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.963 Ratings9.976 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting8.480 Ratings7.576 Ratings
    Localizations8.148 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.3131 Ratings9.6155 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting9.391 Ratings8.566 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting9.588 Ratings9.884 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework9.255 Ratings9.565 Ratings
    Standardized Processes9.299 Ratings9.1119 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.7
    108 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    9.6
    72 Ratings
    Inventory tracking7.9104 Ratings9.672 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.556 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.869 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module7.654 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and QuickBooks Online Advanced
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.7
    134 Ratings
    QuickBooks Online Advanced
    9.5
    121 Ratings
    Pricing8.8100 Ratings9.888 Ratings
    Order entry9.2106 Ratings9.981 Ratings
    Credit card processing8.093 Ratings8.8106 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.4119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.758 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility9.056 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    User Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseQuickBooks Online Advanced
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.1
    (193 ratings)
    9.5
    (179 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (17 ratings)
    9.9
    (6 ratings)
    Usability
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    9.9
    (4 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    6.4
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    7.2
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)