INTRO OFFERVerified
New-customer offer: trial or intro discount
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QuickBooks lets new customers choose a 30-day trial or a multi-month discount — not both. Details at signup.
QuickBooks
QuickBooks Online, by Intuit, is the default small-business accounting suite in North America: automated bank feeds, invoicing, expense capture, and tax-ready reports, with payroll available as an add-on. Nearly every US accountant works in it daily.
Reviewed & updated Jul 16, 2026Paid monthly · new-customer intro offer
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The verdict
The pragmatic default for US small businesses — automation is strong and your accountant already knows it. Watch the pricing ladder: intro discounts expire, plan tiers climb, and add-ons (payroll, time tracking) are separate subscriptions.
Best for
US-based small businesses that want bookkeeping largely automated and accountant-ready.
Not for
You're UK-based (Sage's HMRC/MTD fit is better) or price-sensitive after intro offers lapse.
SCORECARD
How it scores
Ease of use8.0
Power & features8.5
Output quality8.0
Pricing value7.0
Support & docs8.0
PRICING
QuickBooks pricing
| Plan | Price | Our take |
|---|---|---|
| Online tiers | Monthly, tiered | Simple Start through Advanced by feature depth; new customers choose a trial or an intro discount, not both. |
| Payroll | Monthly + per employee | Separate add-on subscription in Core/Premium/Elite tiers. |
Pricing as of July 2026. Plans and credit allowances change often — check the official QuickBooks pricing page before committing.
THE TRADE-OFFS
Pros & cons
- Bank-feed automation and receipt capture genuinely reduce bookkeeping hours.
- Universal accountant familiarity in North America.
- New customers reliably get either a free trial or a multi-month discount.
- Post-promo pricing climbs, and annual increases are routine.
- Payroll and other add-ons are separate subscriptions that stack up.
- Support quality is inconsistent at busy times of year.
ALTERNATIVES
If QuickBooks isn't the fit
DEALS
Ways to save on QuickBooks
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FREE TRIALVerified
Free 30-day trial for new customers
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New customers can take a 30-day free trial in place of the intro discount — choose one at signup.
FAQ
Quick answers about QuickBooks
QuickBooks usually makes you choose between a 30-day trial and a multi-month intro discount. If you're already sure, the discount is worth more.
Most service businesses fit Simple Start or Essentials; inventory pushes you to Plus. You can upgrade mid-subscription.
No — payroll is a separate add-on billed monthly plus per employee.
US business: QuickBooks. UK business with MTD/HMRC needs: Sage. The accountant you'll work with is a good tiebreaker.
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