Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus and Advanced?
QuickBooks Online Plus offers advanced features like project tracking and inventory management, while QuickBooks Online Advanced provides additional capabilities such as enhanced reporting, custom user permissions, and dedicated account management for larger, more complex businesses. For help with making the right decision, just give us a call at 866-949-7267.What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus and Essentials?
QuickBooks Online Plus offers additional functionalities like project tracking, inventory management, and budgeting tools, whereas Essentials includes basic accounting features.What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus vs Online Essentials?
QuickBooks Online Plus includes all the features of QuickBooks Online Essentials, in addition to more enhanced functionality. As your business grows, you’ll most likely need to upgrade to Plus and possibly QuickBooks Online Advanced. Here are some of the key features in QuickBooks Online Plus that are not included in Online Essentials:- Up to 5 users (Online Essentials only allows for 3 users)
- Track inventory, products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
- Ability to connect with unlimited sales channels (only 3 channels max in Online Essentials)
- Track all your projects and track labor costs including payroll and expenses
- Up to 25 users (Plus allows for 5 users max)
- Unlimited classes and accounts (Enhanced and Plus are limited to 40 classes and 250 accounts)
- Ability to create custom access by roles so you can manage what others see and do
- Batch invoicing and expenses
- Business analytics and automated spreadsheet syncing with Excel
- Ability to manage employee expenses right in QuickBooks
- Ability to create up to 10 additional enhanced custom fields to track data in more detail
- Tracked classes and locations
- Build custom reports and dashboards that include KPIs., performance metrics, revenue, and cash flow
- Premium app integrations (LeanLaw, HubSpot, Docusign, Bill.com, Salesforce, Centage, and more)
- 24/7 phone and chat support with Priority Circle
- Dedicated account team
- Free online training courses and webinars
- Automate key tasks and set up automatic workflows
- Back up and restore past data
- Free guided setup from a QuickBooks Live Bookkeeper
What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus vs QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?
There are many differences between QuickBooks Online Plus and QuickBooks Enterprise but the biggest difference straight out of the gate is that Enterprise is a desktop "on-premise" version of the software while QuickBooks Online is a web-based version of the software. This means you can access Online Plus from any computer, phone, or tablet vs always having to use a Windows computer to access your data. Enterprise does have a solution for this by adding cloud-hosted access and for most people that need the features only found in Enterprise, that fills the gap. Although both have their pros and cons, it really comes down to the type of business you have and the functionality you need. If you are a service-style business with no heavy demands for inventory tracking or assemblies, QuickBooks Online Plus will probably suit you just fine, and if you need to add some functionality, there are lots of apps that you can bolt on that will get you where you need. On the other hand, if you need more specific functionality like barcode scanning, tracking by lot bin or serial numbers, automated pricing rules, or assembly builds, QuickBooks Enterprise would be a better place to start. NOTE: If you are looking to move from Enterprise to QuickBooks Online, the version that we would recommend is QuickBooks Online Advanced. QuickBooks Enterprise has many "high level" features and Online Advanced being the highest level of QuickBooks Online, is going to give you the best compatibility. If you would like to get a free 30-day trial of QuickBooks Online Advanced, just click on the link below and you can test and try it in real time for yourself. If you have additional questions on QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Enterprise, just give our experts a call at 866-949-7267 and we can get you the answers that you are looking for and get you a free trial of QuickBooks Enterprise.What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus vs QuickBooks Desktop Premier?
There are many differences between QuickBooks Online Plus and QuickBooks Premier primarily because one is a desktop "windows based" software while QuickBooks Online is a web-based version of the software. This gives you the ability to access Online from any computer, phone, or tablet vs always having to use a Windows computer to access your data. Although you can add cloud-hosted access to QuickBooks Premier, it can get expensive really quickly and for the functionality you are getting in Premier, QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced would be in many cases, a much better choice. In addition, with all QuickBooks Desktop versions now being subscription based for the same or maybe just a little more cost, you are going to get much more value in the way of features, reporting, and integration. Here are some of the key areas where QuickBooks Online Plus is going to stand out:- Web-based so you can access it from anywhere and on any device including Apple/Mac as well as phones and tablets with the free app.
- Access to up to 5 users (same user limits as Premier) and up to 2 remote dedicated accountant logins
- Manage things like mileage tracking, cash flow, time tracking, and project profitability
- Track employee time by client and project
- Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
- Greatly enhanced reporting and insights
- Connectivity with online channels and marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and eBay
- 600+ exclusive app integrations that allow you to increase productivity and customize your software
What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus vs QuickBooks Desktop Pro?
There are many differences between QuickBooks Online Plus and QuickBooks Pro primarily because one is a desktop "windows based" software while QuickBooks Online is a web-based version of the software. This gives you the ability to access Online from any computer, phone, or tablet vs always having to use a Windows computer to access your data. Although you can add cloud-hosted access to QuickBooks Pro, it can get expensive really quickly and for the functionality you are getting in Pro, QuickBooks Online Plus or Advanced would be in many cases, a much better choice. In addition, with all QuickBooks Desktop versions now being subscription based for the same or maybe just a little more cost, you are going to get much more value in the way of features, reporting, and integration. Here are some of the key areas where QuickBooks Online Plus is going to stand out:- Web-based so you can access it from anywhere and on any device including Apple/Mac as well as phones and tablets with the free app.
- Access for up to 5 users (Pro maxes at 3 users) and up to 2 remote dedicated accountant logins
- Manage things like mileage tracking, cash flow, time tracking, and project profitability
- Track employee time by client and project
- Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
- Greatly enhanced reporting and insights
- Connectivity with online channels and marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and eBay
- 600+ exclusive app integrations that allow you to increase productivity and customize your software
What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Plus vs QuickBooks Mac?
There are many differences between QuickBooks Online Plus and QuickBooks for Mac primarily because one is a desktop "windows based" software while QuickBooks Online is a web-based version of the software. This gives you the ability to access Online from any computer, phone, or tablet vs always having to use a Windows computer to access your data. Although you can add cloud-hosted access to QuickBooks for Mac, it can get expensive really quickly and for the functionality, you are getting on Mac, QuickBooks Online is a better choice and is the preferred conversion for most people using Apple/Mac OS. In addition, with all QuickBooks Desktop Mac versions now being subscription based for the same or maybe just a little more cost, you are going to get much more value in the way of functionality, reporting, and integration. Here are some of the key areas where QuickBooks Online Plus is going to stand out over QuickBooks for Mac:- Web-based so you can access it from anywhere and on any device including Apple/Mac as well as phones and tablets with the free app.
- Access for up to 5 users (Pro maxes at 3 users) and up to 2 remote dedicated accountant logins
- Manage things like mileage tracking, cash flow, time tracking, and project profitability
- Track employee time by client and project
- Track products, cost of goods, see what’s popular, create purchase orders, and manage vendors.
- Greatly enhanced reporting and insights
- Connectivity with online channels and marketplaces like Amazon, Shopify, and eBay
- 600+ exclusive app integrations that allow you to increase productivity and customize your software