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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of QuickBooks Online Ease of use 4.2 Customer Service 4.0 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JB Jillean B ManagerRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This feature allows me to provide prompt and effective support to my employees, ensuring they receive the assistance they need, regardless of their location or my own, which significantly enhances our overall efficiency and productivity.“ May 19, 2026 JF Julie F Office manager - payroll coordinatorConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “has sent his ID three separate times, bank statement, federal id info, phone bills, letters from our bank, to "verify" and they told us it was all good and then lock us out of payroll so now we have to pay all of our employees by paper check which is not how we are set up.“ June 3, 2026 KUMAR H Account executiveInformation Technology and Services, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “I mainly used it for managing basic accounting task, reporting , aging report, Ar report invoices tracking, it help me to stay organised and reduce my manual working.“ March 20, 2026 JB Jillean B ManagerRetail, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “This deficiency directly contributes to inaccuracies in inventory records, increasing the risk of stockouts, and complicating efforts to effectively optimize sales strategies and forecast future demand, ultimately impacting overall business profitability and operational smoothness.“ May 19, 2026 JH Jeff H Front office managerMedical Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It has all the tools I need to manage my finances, create invoices, track expenses, and run reports without having to use multiple programs.“ June 24, 2026 Kevin H OwnerConstruction, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “the dates. if i change a date on an estimate sheet, that carries through to the invoices and if i dont catch it my clients get overdue invoices. “ February 26, 2026 JH Jeff H Front office managerMedical Practice, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The platform has helped streamline my daily accounting tasks and saves me a significant amount of time. While customer support can sometimes take longer to respond than I'd like, the team has generally been helpful in resolving issues. Despite a few occasional frustrations, QuickBooks has been a reliable and valuable solution for managing my business finances.“ June 24, 2026 KA Khyan A Administrator and Senior Story Board ArtistDesign, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Some workflows aren’t always as intuitive as they first appear, especially for non-finance users. As the system scales with more data, performance can occasionally slow down, particularly in reporting views or when pulling larger datasets.“ May 20, 2026 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 8518 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Nazlin S. Admin Recreational Facilities and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Reputed accounting system." August 2, 2026 4.0 Accounting system with Sales & Inventory management. It's regular updates with lates features are shared to all existing users. Pros One of QuickBooks' good strengths is it's reputation as a reliable finance management solution. The latest invoicing enhancements are a welcome addition, making the platform more efficient and user-friendly for managing retail/wholesales billing. Cons Nothing to say significant cons. However, adding more advanced POS features such as batch number, loyalty programs, and enhanced inventory controls would further strengthen the platform for retail-focused businesses. Review Source CM Christin M. Business Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Most Optimal Invoicing and Financial Reporting Platform of All Times" July 7, 2026 5.0 QuickBooks Online is the central Financial Reporting and Invoicing program that I use in my Iron Door making company - it has been a great milestone with it. Pros QuickBooks Online is the most robust online accounting tool that I have ever used. I have integrated QBO with external platforms like PayPal which streamlines the entire process of reporting, invoicing and payment gateway. Cons Apart from lack of offline access capability, I do not have any other issue that I encounter when using QuickBooks Online mainly on the go. Review Source John B. Administrative Officer Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Quickbooks Online review" July 22, 2026 3.0 I use this for a small building company, and must say the customer support is relatively good and as long as you stay on top of everything and enter it correctly then this software is more than sufficient for any smaller businesses. Pros It is relatively simple to use, and offers good value for money in comparison to the larger systems and software available. Cons It has limited usability, and not as many features as the full Quickbooks, or indeed some of the more established offerings. Importing for example, is not available on the online version Review Source LA Lauren A. Administrator Restaurants Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great Product, Easy to Use, Highly Customizable. " April 29, 2026 5.0 Great program and I can't imagine using anything else. Since it is a popular program, our accountant is well versed and can use it easily. Quickbooks puts a lot of control and customization in my hands. The payroll function is so beneficial with Quickbooks tracking live checks and auto-creating labor and tax reports, and filing and paying taxes automatically. We have several integrations that sync flawlessly. Pros User friendly and easy to use. The financial and operational reporting is robust and used constantly. I love how I can build budgets in easily and track different key metrics. Invoicing and receiving payments is simple and Quickbooks makes matches to payments automatically. The support team is quick and helpful. I like the integrations that are available. It is inexpensive and does everything I need and more. Cons Sometimes AP payments are recorded as a payment and not a bill payment. I can't change or apply without voiding/deleting. When we receive AR payments through quickbooks, we get charge a processing fee. Switched from [RASI](https://www.capterra.com/p/181585/Profit-Center/) Not easy to use, accounting wonky, needed to request the support team run any reports. Review Source SS Samuel S. Co-Founder Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best accounting tool to use " August 11, 2026 5.0 Overall, our experience with QuickBooks Online has been positive. It is a reliable and practical accounting solution that helps us stay organized, keep track of our financial information, and simplify many of our accounting processes. It covers our core needs well and has become a useful part of our day-to-day operations. Pros QuickBooks Online is easy to use and provides a clear overview of our finances. I particularly appreciate the ability to access everything from anywhere, automate recurring accounting tasks, and integrate with other tools we use. It makes day-to-day financial management much more efficient. Cons Some of the more advanced features can take time to learn, and navigating certain settings is not always as intuitive as it could be. There are also features and reporting options that could offer more flexibility and customization. Review Source MG Monique G. President Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable Financial Management Solution For Growing Staffing Firms " July 5, 2026 5.0 Overall, this platform streamlines financial management, improved visibility into bisiness perfomance and helped us maintain accurate records while supporting informed decision making. Pros Quickbooks Online gives me real-time visibility into our finances, making it easier to make strategic decisions. Cons While Quickbooks online is easy to use for everyday accounting, some advanced reporting and customization options needs training to use. Review Source ML Melissa L. Business Manager Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Like having an accountant on staff" August 12, 2026 5.0 Overall experience with QuickBooks Online is very positive. I have been using it for nearly a decade and recommend it highly. Pros Key benefits include: easy to use and very intuitive; links bank and credit card accounts; keeps payroll and invoicing in one place; tracks receipts and reconciles accounts; allows direct access for my accountant. The software is easy to use and very intuitive. It is so convenient to have everything in one place, including payroll, invoicing, receipt tracking and account reconciliation. It is also convenient to have our accountant access our QuickBooks account directly to complete our taxes. Cons It can be difficult to find help topics and assistance with some more complex accounting issues like processing returned payments. Review Source Jeff R. Project Manager Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "QuickBooks Online Review" August 5, 2026 5.0 Overall, QuickBooks Online is straightforward and easy to navigate. It makes setting up transactions nearly effortless. Pros QuickBooks Online I have found to be a great tool for my small business. It is easy to use and the self help customer support features make troubleshooting a breeze. Cons While using QuickBooks Online I did encounter a couple syncing issues which I originally contributed to my internet or browser, but after a little digging online I found out it was a known issue. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Good choice Construction Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Good Option" August 13, 2026 4.0 So/so. For what is offered it is a great choice, ultimately we moved away from it because our company grew Pros Great value for what is offered, support is available if needed. No contract is required, you can go month to month if needed but cheaper options for longer terms Cons Fails and/or crashes often! The setup is quite a bit different than the desktop version so there is definitely a learning curve. Review Source Nicole C. DoorDash Delivery Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "QuickBooks is easy to use great value " July 11, 2026 5.0 My overall expereicne with QuickBooks and QuickBooks programs is awesome. I would recommend it to anyone. Pros I love that quickbooks makes accounting easy because it is easy to use. For this reason it is a very good vaue for money. Cons I could find nothing wrong with this app. It really helps me with my entrepreneur accounting needs and is very easy to use. Review Source Rajesh S. Founder Owner Information Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One stop shop" December 11, 2025 4.0 Overall I am happy with QuickBooks. Though they have been increasing prices too much. I stated with $150 a month. Now they are over $360 for me. Pros It’s one of the few companies that provide end to end services. I don’t have to run to 3-4 different vendors. Cons It’s a big monster. Left hand does not want to know what the right hand is doing. I don’t like being tossed around from one rep to another. Alternatives considered [smartOFFICE](https://www.capterra.com/p/146411/SmartOffice-Online/)[Zoho Books](https://www.capterra.com/p/163115/Zoho-Books/) Reason for choosing QuickBooks Online I trust QuickBooks and have known them for over 20 years. Switched from [TriNet](https://www.capterra.com/p/192254/TriNet/) That company had been raising prices too much and do not want to deal with smaller companies. Review Source Stacy M. Accountant Construction Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "QB Online - Not As Expected" December 2, 2025 1.0 Again, severely disappointed knowing the strength of QuickBooks desktop. Everything is very restrictive and limited. It's almost like the company went backwards BUT the sales people will tell you it's even better than the desktop version. Intuit just wasn't very intuitive when developing this software. Pros A few of the biggest benefits are: 1. Ability for multiple people to be access the accounting information regardless of their location. 2. The price point also seems very reasonable when compared to the QuickBooks desktop version. 3. It is great not having to hassle with a software upgrade on an annual basis. 4. The ability to take credit cards and ACH payments works well & has actually made a positive impact on our ability to collect customer accounts quicker. Cons QuickBooks online fails in several areas when compared to the desktop version: 1. I either cannot get logged in or get kicked out during the worse possible times. It is not a frequent occurrence but enough to be frustrating 2. Posting data does not always result in immediate update of information. 3. There is a lag in the system - note that I am connected with fiber optics and still feel the pain here. 4. Sales tax is a nightmare which is difficult to understand as the desktop version was so easy once properly set up. I could go on with several examples but overall very disappointed with the software when I know the desktop version is so robust. Switched from [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.com/p/174984/QuickBooks-Enterprise/) We switched for the need of online access from multiple employees who work remote. Review Source TJ Terence J. Founder Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Difficulty Of Intuit QuickBooks Online" June 12, 2026 1.0 Totally confusing. Total frustration. Absolutely disappointed. They have forgotten about the small businesses and personal users who help to build them to the place where they are today. Pros When it was simple and user friendly. I started with QuickBooks in the 1990's when they were user friendly and when they cared about keeping bookkeeping simple for the average person. Cons It has become the absolute most difficult and non-user-friendly bookkeeping system every. You have to take a class to simple figure out how to do anything at all with this new system Review Source JB Jillean B. Manager Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Strong Remote Access and Support with Limited Inventory Tools" May 19, 2026 4.0 QuickBooks Online has consistently delivered positive results for my business. I particularly appreciate the responsiveness and helpfulness of their customer support team; they are always available to address my queries promptly and effectively. Furthermore, the payroll feature functions exceptionally smoothly, streamlining our internal processes. The invoicing system is incredibly user-friendly, not only for my team but also for my clients, who find the payment process to be very convenient and efficient, contributing positively to our overall financial management. Pros QuickBooks Online truly shines with its exceptional accessibility, which is a significant advantage for my business operations. The ability to access the platform seamlessly from virtually any location is incredibly valuable, particularly when managing multiple businesses simultaneously. This feature allows me to provide prompt and effective support to my employees, ensuring they receive the assistance they need, regardless of their location or my own, which significantly enhances our overall efficiency and productivity. Cons The absence of comprehensive inventory control tools, including robust barcoding functionality, represents a substantial impediment to efficient and precise stock management within QuickBooks Online. This deficiency directly contributes to inaccuracies in inventory records, increasing the risk of stockouts, and complicating efforts to effectively optimize sales strategies and forecast future demand, ultimately impacting overall business profitability and operational smoothness. Review Source Jennifer H. Service Billing Administrator Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "QuickBooks Online" April 24, 2026 4.0 Overall, my experience has been positive. It is a reliable, cloud-based accounting system that handles core functions like invoicing, payments, and bank reconciliation efficiently. The real-time visibility into financials and strong bank feed integration make day-to-day accounting work much more manageable. Pros The direct bank and credit card feeds drastically reduce manual entry. Once rules are dialed in, categorization becomes semi-automated, and reconciliations move from a tedious monthly task to something you can maintain continuously. Cons The constant changes to menus and layouts are frustrating. Features move without warning, which disrupts workflows and slows down routine tasks. It also creates a training burden, since processes and instructions quickly become outdated. Overall, the lack of consistency makes the system feel less stable than it should for accounting work. Review Source NC Nikki C. Permit Technician Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best App for Business Finances!" April 23, 2026 5.0 Overall, my experience with QuickBooks Online has been very effective for managing business finances in a centralized way. It handles core tasks like invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reporting efficiently, and the automatic bank syncing helps keep records accurate and up to date. While there is a learning curve and some features can feel a bit complex at first, it becomes much more manageable with regular use. The convenience of cloud access and having real-time financial visibility makes it a strong, reliable tool for day-to-day business accounting. Pros What I like most about QuickBooks Online is how easy it makes managing business finances in one place. It simplifies invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting without needing deep accounting knowledge. The real-time syncing with bank accounts is especially helpful because it keeps everything updated automatically, and the dashboards give a clear snapshot of cash flow and business performance. I also like how accessible it is from anywhere, which makes it convenient for managing finances on the go or across multiple devices. Cons What I liked least about QuickBooks Online is that it can feel a bit complex and overwhelming at times, especially when setting things up or dealing with more advanced accounting features. Some tasks require multiple steps or a learning curve to fully understand. It can also get expensive as you add more features or users, and certain useful functions are only available in higher-tier plans. Occasionally, the interface can feel cluttered, which makes it harder to quickly find specific tools or reports. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Software I've Used For Years, but Don't Always Love" April 15, 2026 4.0 QBO is a solid, easy-to-use accounting program, especially if you're not a finance expert. That said, it has weird glitches, like the AI-matching for deposits and invoices being surprisingly flaky. For example, if I'm making a deposit with multiple checks, it can't figure out which check goes to which invoice unless I make a separate deposit for each check. I've figured out enough "hacks" to make it work for my agency, but I often wonder if I should have just used a simple billing platform and hired a dedicated bookkeeper—it might have been cheaper. If you're starting out, really dig into what you actually need before signing up. Pros I run a small marketing agency, as the owner/operator the "anywhere/any device" access of QBO is a must-have. It's fairly user friendly in terms of tracking expenses, time and producing estimates and invoices. Two features that stand out for me are: PROJECT BILLING/TIME TRACKING: The integration of time tracking and user permissions are slick. My team members can log hours directly against specific client projects, and that data flows directly into my invoicing sidebar. It makes invoicing for billable hours incredibly efficient. The "Project" tracking is amazing! When it was first introduced, it seemed really clunky and difficult, but over time, the product and the learning curve improved, and now it is a tremendous asset. I can set up Project Billing for a client (think a specific promotion or event), and all of the time and expenses for that project are in one place and on one bill, which can be billed throughout the timeframe of the project. I know, and my client knows, exactly what the profit/loss breakdown is between expenses, etc., as the project is progressing, so we can adjust midway and keep things on track. It's awesome. EXPENSE TRACKING: While it is a little 'glitchy' at times, the banking rules and receipt scanning are game-changers overall. By setting auto-categorization rules for utilities and recurring costs, I save a ton of time that would go to manual entry. I also appreciate the ability to apply pre-set markups to client-related expenses instantly, giving me a real-time view of my margins and cost of doing business. Cons SUPPORT: Their Help center is a nightmare to navigate; it just floods you with useless articles. It's almost always quicker to just Google the problem or jump to the "user community" than to use QBO's own support. COST: The pricing for add-ons and the massive jumps in cost between user tiers (e.g., $115 for 5 users vs. $275 for 25) is frustrating for scaling businesses. And honestly, it's super frustrating to know that they have features that I just don't know how to use, and likely need, but the free 'tutorials' are so basic—I feel like it's a terrible customer satisfaction approach to charge for classes to get the complete picture when I've been a subscriber for nearly 10 years. UX STABILITY: I appreciate many of the changes QBO has implemented over time, but often I just want to say, "Please stop changing my dashboard without a heads-up!" They often roll out "updates" that seem to be just a layout rearrangement with no notice, and it’s a productivity killer. Review Source Konstantin P. ceo Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best crm for financing" May 5, 2026 5.0 I really recommend to use it if your run small or big business. It will put together all your spendings and expenses. Pros I think that’s the only one system where you can use for business to track your spendings and etc, My business accountant using it for tax purposes. Also it’s really easy to get your financial reports from it. If we use quickbooks desktop it is a good price. They have a good customer support, always answering on emails and phone calls. We also using it for invoicing, it very user friendly. There is no extra or hidden fees. Cons I got hacked once and sometimes getting some fraud emails from quickbooks scammers. It’s really hard to understand sometimes if it’s real or fake accounts. Review Source Julieann L. Office Manager Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful Tool for Small Business" March 16, 2026 4.0 Once the initial deer-in-headlights trauma that happens when you first experience the platform and you really start to understand how everything works together (bills, invoices, reporting, etc) then it becomes as powerful a tool as any business can get. Pros What is particularly useful to us is it's integration with our project management software. It easily and seamlessly transfers data back and forth and has reduced or eliminated double entry. A huge time saver. For a monthly fee of under $100, Quickbooks online gives us full financial insight into the profitability of our projects as well as for our company as a whole. We have not experienced any issues or glitches or anything similar. QBO has been a solid, dependable partner for our business Cons I often wondered why QBO does not have a learning portal readily available within our account. If it does exist, then it is not as prominent than I feel it should be. Review Source Nathan H. Owner Consumer Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very robust, inexpensive, doesn’t take an accounting degree and my customers love it. " February 28, 2026 5.0 My customers love the ease of paying bills with the click of a button in an email and you can also send a text. Customer service is effective although it’s incredibly rare I need it. It is a stable program that get continual upgrades. It allows me to track my hours, receipts and makes invoicing easy so that I don’t have to worry about making mistakes. I need a simplified system because my workload is erratic. Pros I have used QuickBooks for decades. QuickBooks online is incredibly nice because you can access it from any laptop and it has a phone app. I primarily use the phone app. It’s a robust program that gives small businesses like myself a way to track accounting, invoicing and credit card, etc. payments all in o e and at an affordable rate. Cons None. They keep upgrading to allow for better features and ease of use. They also expand on integration from third party apps to make it even easier to use. Review Source SP Sara P. Director of Operations Alternative Medicine Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Frustrating at times, but couldn't imagine not using Quickbooks! " December 18, 2025 4.0 Overall, despite these frustrations with the updates, I find QuickBooks Online far superior to other accounting and inventory tools I have used. I have also noticed that customer service has improved significantly over the last few years. I look forward to seeing the platform continue to evolve. Pros We use QuickBooks Online as our primary accounting tool to manage finances, including invoicing, bill pay, tracking income and expenses, syncing bank transactions, and generating financial reports. I appreciate having these tools all in one place. It simplifies our customer management by keeping account notes, invoices, and payments organized. The ability to sync our bank account for real-time reconciliation is also a significant benefit. Our books have never looked better! Cons The frequent interface updates can be challenging. Some changes feel clunky or convoluted, making it frustrating to re-learn the layout constantly. While the "classic view" helps in some areas, I believe the platform would benefit from taking customer feature requests more seriously to improve usability. Review Source Tiffany B. Owner Construction Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One place for all things business" February 19, 2026 4.0 Pros I use Quickbooks for our company for years. It made it easy to write estimates, send and then invoice. The features ware great and the Ai integration is helpful. I like how we can have one place for everything business and it’s a trusted name in the construction world. Cons I feel the pricing could be better and the required add-ons are a pain and sometimes the app is glitchy. Review Source CB Carol B. Office Manager Staffing and Recruiting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "QuickBooks is the only program you'll need!" June 2, 2026 5.0 I have been a bookkeeper for over 20 years and started with Quickbooks when it was in CD form. It continued to advance with more options and better quality to make it the best option for our business. Pros Quickbooks online is the best value for all the customized and memorized reports. It is very user friendly. Cons I have been using Quickbooks online for over 5 years and have yet to find an issue, problem or concern that couldn't be resolved easily. Review Source Suzanne F. Director of Operations Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "From an Operations Director, QBO helps me team!" March 4, 2026 5.0 I use QBO for financial reporting and processing employee payroll 2x/month with my real estate team; I'm a director of operations. Their customer support is very helpful and responsive with random issues I have had. I also process several co-sponsor invoices annually for our client events, and it's super clean and simple to do and customize to collect co-sponsor event payments. We also process HSA payments related to one of our employee's health insurance accounts, and this was simple to setup. I'm always learning more about QuickBooks, and grateful for how it supports our team and business. Pros I've worked with QuickBooks Online the last 3 years in my real estate job, and it's detailed and easy to use. I'm not a particularly math savvy woman, but I find QBO to have a clean and user friendly design. Cons I would like there to be a way to export all employee paystub PDFs at one time without have to separate them. Review Source LA Linda A. Accounting Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "QuickBooks Online will always be #1" October 18, 2025 5.0 I still believe that QuickBooks online is a superior platform for all business owners. I recommend it to everyone from new entrepreneurs to seasoned entrepreneurs! Pros I have been using QuickBooks for about 10 years. The cloud-based accessibility is fantastic because I can manage my books from my desktop, tablet, or phone anywhere with internet, which is perfect for a busy business owner. It is generally very user-friendly with an intuitive interface that makes tracking income and expenses simple, especially by automatically downloading bank and credit card transactions. I also appreciate the time saved with its automation features for things like recurring invoices and the ability to easily collaborate with my accountant in real-time. The wide range of available integrations with other business apps is also a huge plus for streamlining my workflow. I also enjoy the fact that the customer support is really easy to reach in case you have any hiccups. Cons The subscription costs feel a bit high, especially as my business grows and I need to upgrade for more features or user access, making it quite pricey compared to some competitors. I've been frustrated by the customer support, which can be slow to respond, and sometimes I feel like it's difficult to get a resolution for complex technical issues. There can be a steep learning curve for advanced features like detailed reporting, and the customization options for certain things, like invoice design, are often limited. Occasional glitches and performance issues, especially when navigating quickly or running comprehensive reports, can also slow me down. I still believe that QuickBooks online has the best value when it comes to business software Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.