The category default for US small businesses — full accounting, payroll, and a huge app ecosystem.
Last reviewed Jul 15, 2026 · Pricing verified Jul 15, 2026
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The default choice for US small businesses that want their accountant to already know the software — shop the exact plan tier carefully, since it's rarely the cheapest option.
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Verified Jul 15, 2026 against QuickBooks Online's own pricing page.
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Key limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solopreneur | 20 USD/mo | — | 1 user |
| Simple Start | 35 USD/mo | — | 1 user |
| Essentials | 70 USD/mo | — | 3 users |
| Plus | 110 USD/mo | — | 5 users, inventory tracking |
| Advanced | 250 USD/mo | — | 25 users, advanced reporting |
There's no permanent free plan. No free tier — introductory discounted pricing for the first 6 months, then standard rate. Payroll and Live Bookkeeping are separate paid add-ons.
DEV-MID · rectangleUS, UK, Canada, Australia and India each run separate localized QuickBooks Online products with different features/pricing — VERIFY which regional product a given user needs.
Not ready for QuickBooks Online? Start with our free tools — come back when you outgrow them.
Pick this instead if: Small teams that need multiple people in the books without per-user fees
Pick this instead if: Freelancers and consultants who bill by time or project
Pick this instead if: US/Canada solopreneurs and side-hustles wanting free bookkeeping
Pick this instead if: Anyone sending occasional invoices who wants zero setup and instant online payment
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