QuickBooks Online Pricing
QuickBooks Online costs from $35/mo up to $99/mo — about $420/year at the entry tier. There are 3 plans, and no free tier. That is above the $20/mo average for accounting tools we track.
QuickBooks Online plans & prices
Every QuickBooks Online plan, what it includes, and who each one suits.
What QuickBooks Online costs over time
List price per plan, projected across a year. Annual prepayment is often discounted, so treat these as the ceiling rather than the final bill.
| Plan | Per month | 3 months | 12 months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Start | $35 | $105 | $420 |
| EssentialsPopular | $65 | $195 | $780 |
| Plus | $99 | $297 | $1,188 |
What each plan includes
Each tier builds on the one before it, so higher plans also include everything below them.
| Feature | Simple Start $35 | Essentials $65 | Plus $99 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | |||
| 1 user | |||
| Bill management | |||
| 3 users | |||
| Inventory | |||
| 5 users |
Which QuickBooks Online plan should you choose?
On a budget → Simple Start ($35/mo)
The cheapest paid way in — $420 a year.
Most teams → Essentials ($65/mo)
The plan QuickBooks Online positions as its best-value tier for Small businesses & accountants.
Scaling up → Plus ($99/mo)
The full feature set — worth it once you need everything below the top row.
Is QuickBooks Online good value?
Across the 4 other accounting tools we track, entry pricing averages $20/mo (from $19 to $20). QuickBooks Online starts at $35/mo — above average.
| Cheaper alternative | Starts at | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Zoho BooksAffordable accounting inside the Zoho suite | Free | 4.5/5 |
| WaveFree accounting & invoicing for tiny businesses | Free | 4.3/5 |
| FreshBooksSimple accounting built for freelancers | $19/mo | 4.5/5 |
| XeroBeautiful cloud accounting with unlimited users | $20/mo | 4.4/5 |
Hidden costs to budget for
- • Per-seat plans multiply with team size — check whether the price above is per user.
- • Headline prices usually assume annual billing; paying monthly costs more.
- • Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are common paid add-ons.
- • Watch for renewal pricing: introductory rates often rise at the second term.
Ready to try QuickBooks Online?
Check current pricing and any live offers on their site.
Frequently asked questions
How much does QuickBooks Online cost?+
QuickBooks Online starts at $35 per month, running up to $99 per month on its top tier. There are 3 plans in total.
Does QuickBooks Online have a free plan?+
No — QuickBooks Online does not offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is the Simple Start plan at $35/mo. Free trials may still be available.
How much is QuickBooks Online per year?+
At the Simple Start price of $35/mo, QuickBooks Online costs about $420 per year. Many vendors discount annual billing, so the real figure is often lower if you prepay.
Is QuickBooks Online expensive compared with other accounting tools?+
The 4 other accounting tools we track average $20/mo to start. QuickBooks Online's cheapest paid plan is $35/mo, which is above that average.
Are there hidden costs with QuickBooks Online?+
Headline prices often assume annual prepayment, and per-seat plans multiply with team size. Premium support, extra storage, and higher API limits are commonly paid add-ons — check these before you commit.