The short verdict
QuickBooks is a credible alternative to Xero for businesses that want accounting, invoicing and reporting together. Promotional pricing can make the first months attractive, but comparisons should use the ongoing subscription price and the cost of any connected payment service. It is better evaluated as a complete accounting system than as a payment processor alone.
Small businesses comparing complete cloud-accounting platforms
Businesses that only need occasional free invoices
What the published price means
QuickBooks publishes Australian subscription plans and promotions; online invoice payment availability and charges should be confirmed for the selected plan.
Model the product using your normal sales volume, average payment and payment channel. Include subscriptions, hardware, international cards, refunds and optional features that the business will actually use.
03 / CAPABILITYWhat it can do
- ✓ Customisable online invoices
- ✓ Income and expense tracking
- ✓ GST and reporting tools
- ✓ Payroll add-on options