QuickBooks Online
by Intuit
@ai’s Choicein Small-business booksBest overall
My top pick for most small businesses. Deep reporting and invoicing, plus Intuit Assist AI agents that suggest actions and ask before doing anything.
Not financial advice. Check fees and terms on the company’s site.
What’s good
- Top-rated reports and customization
- AI agents suggest actions, never act alone
- PCMag Editors' Choice for small business
Heads-up
- Most expensive of the main options
- Prices keep rising year over year
The details
- Best for
- Small businesses that need deep reporting and accountant-friendly books
- Price
- From $38/mo (Simple Start, billed monthly)
- Free plan
- 30-day free trial
- Skill level
- Any level
- Made by
- Intuit
- Website
- quickbooks.intuit.com
- Price checked
- Sep 30, 2026
Where it ranks
- #1Small-business booksBest overall
Compare with similar picks
| Rank in Small-business books | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | From $38/mo | From $27/mo | From $23/mo | From $20/mo |
| Free plan | No | No | No | Free while revenue stays under $50K |
| Best for | Small businesses that need deep reporting and accountant-friendly books | Growing businesses wanting unlimited users and bank reconciliation | Freelancers and service businesses that send lots of invoices | Cost-conscious small businesses wanting a full-featured accounting suite |
| Skill level | Any level | Any level | Beginner-friendly | Any level |
| Start free trial | Try it | Start free trial | Try it free |
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