Quickbooks

QuickBooks is a line of accounting software by Intuit designed for small to mid-sized businesses to manage income and expenses, invoicing, payroll, and reporting. The software is offered in multiple versions aimed at different needs, from self-employed individuals to larger enterprises.

The main offerings are QuickBooks Online, a cloud-based service accessible via web and mobile apps, and QuickBooks Desktop, sold as Pro, Premier, and Enterprise on Windows. QuickBooks Self-Employed targets freelancers. QuickBooks Online has tiered plans with features like invoicing, multi-user access, and payroll (as add-on). The Desktop line includes more industry-specific features like advanced inventory and job costing.

Core features include bookkeeping, bank feeds, invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax forms, and robust reporting. It supports inventory management, time tracking, and project profitability in higher tiers. The software integrates with banks, payment processors, and a wide ecosystem of third-party apps via the QuickBooks App Store.

QuickBooks is widely adopted in the United States and other regions such as Canada, the United Kingdom, and Australia, with localized tax support and documentation. It is commonly used by small businesses, startups, and accountants for financial management and reporting.

While widely used, QuickBooks faces criticism over pricing complexity, occasional feature gaps for complex enterprises, and customer support variability. Intuit continues to develop cloud-based features, security, and automation to address evolving accounting needs.