--- title: "QuickBooks Online Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about QuickBooks Online pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # QuickBooks Online Pricing - Overall rating: 4.3 out of 5 from [8,511 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/) - Starting at $38.00 per month - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does QuickBooks Online cost? QuickBooks Online has **4 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $38 flat rate per month**. ### Simple Start - Price: $38.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Simple Start plan includes: - Bookkeeping automation - Invoice and payments - Tax deductions - General reports - Receipt capture - Mileage tracking - Cash flow - Sales and sales tax - Estimates - Contractors - Bill management ### Essentials - Price: $75.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Essentials plan includes: - Connect 3 sales channels - Multiple currencies - Enter time - Enhanced reports ### Plus - Price: $115.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Plus plan includes: - Connect all sales channels - Inventory - Project profitability - Financial planning - Comprehensive reports ### Advanced - Price: $275.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Month #### Advanced plan includes: - Auto-track fixed assets - Data sync with Excel - Employee expenses - Batch invoices and expenses - Custom access controls - Workflow automation - Data restoration - 24/7 support & training - Revenue recognition - Powerful reports --- ## Is QuickBooks Online worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.2 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 79% AI summary based on 160 value-for-money rating reviews: Some reviewers find QuickBooks Online to be a valuable tool for managing business finances efficiently. They appreciate its comprehensive features, such as project accounting, receivables and payables management, and the ability to generate useful reports. However, some users feel that QuickBooks Online can be expensive, especially when additional services are added. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 4.2 - Customer service: 4.0 - Features: 4.3 - Ease of deployment: 4.3 - Likelihood to recommend: 73% Based on 8,511 total QuickBooks Online reviews. --- ## How does QuickBooks Online compare to other alternatives? QuickBooks Online's $38 flat rate per month starting price is toward the lower end compared to its best alternatives; alternatives start between $25 and $124.42. QuickBooks Online pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | QuickBooks Online — 4.3 out of 5 ([8,511 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $38.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [Xero](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([3,318 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120109/Xero/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $25.00 /mo | Not available | Available | 4.2 | | [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/) — 4.2 out of 5 ([2,062 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135757/NetSuite/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Not available | Not available | 3.9 | | [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/) — 4.3 out of 5 ([716 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/76/Intacct/reviews/)) | 1 plan | Not available | Not available | Not available | 4.0 | | [Sage 50 Accounting](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/) — 4.0 out of 5 ([624 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174753/Sage-50cloud/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $124.42 /mo | Not available | Available | 3.7 | --- ## What reviewers say about QuickBooks Online's pricing ### What they like - **QuickBooks Online to be a valuable tool for managing business finances efficiently** They appreciate its comprehensive features, such as project accounting, receivables and payables management, and the ability to generate useful reports. - **The software's user-friendly interface and real-time data accessibility are beneficial for tracking income and expenses** Some users report that the subscription-based model is advantageous for small businesses, as it covers all necessary accounting needs and offers competitive pricing. - **The flexibility to access the software from any device and the ability to collaborate between departments** They also value the cost savings in terms of reduced order-to-cash time and lower accounting fees. ### What holds them back - **QuickBooks Online can be expensive** Especially when additional services are added. They mention that the cost of the subscription can become prohibitive over time, particularly for small businesses. - **The software's pricing keeps increasing without significant additions to features** Some users report that the transition from the desktop version to the online subscription model has been frustrating due to higher costs and reduced functionality. - **Concerns about the lack of customization options and the complexity of the software for those with extensive accounting knowledge** Users think that customer support needs improvement and that the recurring costs can be a burden. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "The tool has seamless features that beats it pricing which gives us value for our money." Reviewer: Cherif S. Role: HR Manager * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "Some of the pros of using Quickbooks Online include a robust online software for a relatively low monthly cost." Reviewer: Shannon Darcy M. Role: Human Resource Manager * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "QuickBooks Online can be quite pricey, has limited customization, and it has occasional sync glitches." Reviewer: Samantha R. Role: Finance * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "It can also get expensive as you add more features or users, and certain useful functions are only available in higher-tier plans." Reviewer: Nikki C. Role: Permit Technician [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/190778/QuickBooks-Online/reviews/)