Cloud-based accounting platform from Intuit covering invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax prep, and financial reporting. The most widely used small business accounting software in the US.
Our take
QuickBooks Online is the default choice for US small businesses, and for good reason — its accountant ecosystem is unmatched, bank feed integrations work seamlessly, and the feature set covers everything from mileage tracking to inventory. The 2025-2026 updates added AI-powered transaction categorisation and smarter cash flow forecasting. But the pricing has crept up significantly — the Solopreneur plan at $20/month feels steep for basic features, and essential capabilities like bill management are locked behind the $75 Essentials tier. Payroll costs extra ($50+/month), and per-employee charges add up fast. The mobile app is solid for expense capture on the go. Best for US-based small businesses that want wide accountant compatibility and deep integrations, but be prepared for escalating costs as you grow.
Pricing
Solopreneur
$20/mo- • Mileage tracking
- • Basic invoicing
- • Expense sorting
- • Tax deduction tracking
- • 1 user
Simple Start
$38/mo- • Invoicing & payments
- • Expense tracking
- • Mileage tracking
- • Basic reports
- • 1 user + 2 accountants
Essentials
$75/mo- • Bill management
- • Time tracking
- • Multi-currency
- • 3 users + 2 accountants
Plus
$115/mo- • Inventory tracking
- • Project profitability
- • Budgets
- • Class/location tracking
- • 5 users + 2 accountants
Advanced
$275/mo- • Custom roles
- • Batch invoicing
- • Workflow automations
- • Revenue recognition
- • 25 users + 3 accountants
Pricing verified 2026-03-19
Ratings
Overall score: 84/100 (composite of the above ratings)
Features
core
advanced
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Founded: 1992
HQ: Mountain View, CA
Company size: 1,000+
Last updated: 2026-03-19