From $35/mo
QuickBooks Online is the market-leading small-business accounting suite, best for Small businesses & accountants. It is a paid tool starting at $35/mo, rated 4.4/5 across 18,900 reviews — #3 of 5 accounting tools we track.
Overview
QuickBooks Online is the dominant small-business accounting platform, with deep features for invoicing, expenses, payroll, and reporting, plus a huge accountant network.
Key features
- Invoicing & payments
- Expense tracking
- Financial reports
- Payroll add-on
- Accountant access
Pros & cons
Pros
- Most complete feature set
- Huge accountant network
- Strong reporting
Cons
- Pricey as you add features
- Can feel complex
Integrations
Pricing
Full pricing details →How QuickBooks Online compares
| Measure | QuickBooks Online | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4/5 | 4.4/5 |
| Starting price | $35/mo | $20/mo |
| Rank by rating | #3 of 5 | — |
| Public API | Yes | 3 of 4 offer one |
Is QuickBooks Online right for you?
A good fit if…
- • You are small businesses & accountants.
- • Your use case is small business accounting.
- • Your use case is working with an accountant.
- • Your use case is payroll + books.
- • Most complete feature set matters to you.
Look elsewhere if…
- • Pricey as you add features would be a dealbreaker.
- • Can feel complex would be a dealbreaker.
- • Budget is tight — QuickBooks Online costs more than the $20/mo category average.
Frequently asked questions
How much does QuickBooks Online cost?+
QuickBooks Online starts at $35/mo. It is a paid product.
Does QuickBooks Online have an API?+
Yes, QuickBooks Online offers an API for integrations and automation.
Who is QuickBooks Online best for?+
QuickBooks Online is best suited for Small businesses & accountants. Common use cases: small business accounting, working with an accountant, payroll + books.
Is QuickBooks Online better than other accounting tools?+
Among the 5 accounting tools we track, QuickBooks Online ranks #3 by rating (4.4/5 against a 4.4/5 category average).