It really depends upon what features are more important to you.
| Feature | QuickBooks Desktop | QuickBooks Online |
| Cost |
Pro Version Costs $209.97 for three years*
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Online Essentials Costs $13.47 per month.* Never needs updating. ($161.64 per year, $484.92 for 3 years)
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| Speed | On your computer, not online so it is Quick and Responsive . Can only be used online with extra cost and software. | Online Only – but can be slow to use without a fast internet connection. Must always be online to use. |
| Forms | Invoices and Forms extremely customizable. Use multiple templates. (for example, I run two different product lines from my company and have a different invoice templates for each product – I cannot do this in the online version). | Invoices and Forms limited customization. Use only one template. |
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Automatic Downloads |
Banking Downloads must be clicked on to start
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Banking Downloads are automatic |
| Backups | Backups can be automatic, but must be set up and checked on occasionally | Automatically backed up |
| Multiple Companies | Run multiple companies with no additional cost. | Addition subscription required for each new company. |
| Phone Support | Online Community and Support Site always available. Phone support free for 30 days after activation. ** | Online Community and Support Site always available. Phone Support included. ** |
*Must be purchased through an Intuit ProAdvisor for this 20% discount on Desktop versions and 50% discount on Online Versions.
**I find QuickBooks phone support pretty useless. If you can’t find the answer on their support site, call me.
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