Difference Between QuickBooks Hosting and QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks is one of the most-used accounting software available in the market. It's been trusted by accountants and other professionals. In addition to addons integration, increase the number of users lets's find out which is best Hosting QuickBooks on the cloud or using it on the local desktop.

QuickBooks Hosting vs QuickBooks on Desktop

Remote Access QuickBooks on Cloud

QuickBooks on Local System

Hosting QuickBooks on cloud helps you and your employees to access QuickBooks from anywhere, anytime.

Remote Access is not possible when QuickBooks is installed on your local system. You can only access files from your office.

Security QuickBooks on Cloud

QuickBooks on Local System

Cloud hosting provider safeguards your data with advanced security features like multi-factor authentication, enterprise-level firewall, antivirus, anti-malware, IDS, and IPS.

With QuickBooks on a local system, you are solely responsible for the security of your software and its data. Also, you can only set up anti-virus or anti-malware with a traditional firewall.

Backup QuickBooks on Cloud

QuickBooks on Local System

Your data is automatically backed up at data centers in different locations so that it is always available even in the time of natural or man-made disaster.

You are responsible for maintaining a backup of your QuickBooks data. Since the backup is stored locally, it is more prone to lose during unforeseen circumstances.

Upgrades QuickBooks on Cloud You don't need to update/upgrade your software or hardware, as the cloud provider is already using highend hardware and updated software that is compatible with your system.

QuickBooks on Local System Every time a new QuickBooks version is released, you need to update your software and upgrade your hardware by yourself to run it smoothly.

Collaboration QuickBooks on Cloud

QuickBooks on Local System

You can easily collaborate with your employees and work on the same file with them.

User collaboration is not possible. You need to send files via mail or through online drives.

Pricing QuickBooks on Cloud

QuickBooks on Local System

The cloud hosting provider offers a pay-as-you-go pricing offer so basically you are paying only for the resources you are using.

It's cheaper than the cloud but expensive in the long run as you need to upgrade your system.

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