How Costs Effect the Decision to Migrate from QuickBooks Desktop to Online - MMC Convert
Many business owners are misled about QuickBooks Online (QBO) being an expensive option. The Desktop versions of the accounting software are often endorsed as one-time investments whereas the Online versions are criticized for demanding monthly subscription fees. However, people who take the decision to migrate from QuickBooks Desktop to Online end up understanding that the cost comparison is simply a delusion. Find out more. Understanding the Costs QuickBooks Online is available at the monthly fees starting from $20 for Simple Start to $150 for Advanced. However, the software’s developer Intuit offers attractive discounts for the first three months of usage. For example, QBO Essentials that comes at the monthly price of $40 is offered by the vendor for $20 per month for first three months. And, the most popular QBO version called Plus is offered at 50% discount and costs $35 per month. QuickBooks Pro, the most popular version of QB Desktop, is available at the cost of $299.95. While it is seems to be a one-time price, the costs begin to add up with time. For example: ●
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For additional users, QuickBooks Pro charge additional $299 per user. On the Other hand, QBO Plus is available at the mentioned price for up to 5 users. And, QBO Advanced is available at monthly subscription fees of $150 ($60 after 60% discount for first 3 months) for up to 25 users. QuickBooks Desktop requires you to pay for certain features like: ▪ Downloading bank transactions - $10-15 on an average per month ▪ Phone support: $89 for nearly 3 months ▪ Data encrypted back-ups: Around $10 per month
It is worth mentioning that these features in QBO are included in the monthly subscription fees only. What Else to Know: Hardware/Software Requirements: QuickBooks Desktop is limited to Windows only. It means if you are a Mac user, you would need to spend extra to arrange Windows compatible hardware and software. On the other hand, QBO has no specific hardware/software requirements and it is compatible with both Windows and Mac. QuickBooks Support: If you are a naive user, you may need to hire experts for QuickBooks Desktop or train your staff. QuickBooks Online has online support available all the time and without any extra charges. MMC Convert can further help you enjoy the cost benefits of QuickBooks Online. Choose our services to hassle-freely migrate from QuickBooks Desktop to Online without any data loss and to immediately resume your accounting tasks. Our team of experts is available all the time to make it a personalized experience matching your business needs.