QuickBooks Desktop Reviews

I love the increased features that QuickBooks desktop has versus the online software version specifically the ability to integrate business bank accounts and I love the ability to back up all files onto a computer instead of online where it’s backed up to a cloud and is at risk for it to be corrupted or lost at any time

Thing I like least about QuickBooks desktop is all the steps you have to go to in order to open and close the program so that your files always stay up-to-date. I feel like they should implement or create a easier start up and close out function.

It is super easy to use for a small business and easy to set up, although I would suggest involving your accountant to set up the various expense accounts, etc., to be able to best track your deductible expenses, etc.

Takes a long time to load, but that is most likely because we have used it for years and years.

Not friendly . Always issues continuous rebooting . Issues with updates . Spent hours over the years on the phone sorting out issues

I used quick books desktop for 14 years . Sold out business , and the way I could it to finish year end was to pay them $160/ month . They would not even let me disable the payroll section , even when not needing it anymore . They shut you down immediately and you cannot even go back to review anything you need from the prior 14 years .
They will take your money no problem

I really like the fact that it is easy to use. Ease of use and ability to get help when needed via the chat.

I really do not have any cons at the present time. I have been using it for over a year.

Most parts of the program were easy to use!

When Quickbooks forced their small business owners to Quickbooks Online, it was not an easy process. Forcing that kind of switch in the middle of a year, was less than convenient, especially when our company file was too big to transfer anything but out customers and vendor lists.

That is was robust enough for both small and mid-size companies

being locked to a location based solution was what we liked least

Love the report centre. It has everything

Takes more time than online version and obviously you need to be where you're desktop is located. Online can be done from anywhere.

QB desktop offers plenty of customization tools to allow you to maximize its features for your business. You can create and save many different custom reports and its ease of use allows you to find discrepancies in your data more efficiently.

The system could use a design update and be more effective in its multi-user mode functionality.

I like the fact that wring checks is so easy. If you need to make a change to the check, it is as easy as can be. The account detail reports are great. I like how you can split amounts into different accounting codes, etc.

The only thing I would change about QuickBooks is we should have a designated customer service person when we have an issue.

It is user-friendly, but you have know the basic principles of accounting.
Reporting tools and customization options . Job costing reports are most sophisticated.

no direct line for live customer support

That is available on my mobile device.And I always have my information accessible

There really isn't anything about this product that I'm not satisfied with.It does make running my small business easier

There invoice billing and there awesome customer service.

I like QuickBooks they do all ye job for you,make sure your billing and everything pay on time.

The features in a software as opposed to QBO are unmatched! It's easy to move around the software & enter data, create invoices, pay bills & create reports. I LOVE the desktop version as it allows the user to quickly perform tasks.

I do NOT like that the software changed the 1099 prep feature to an interview process. I know what I need to do & the original feature was quicker, cleaner and easier to use.

I love that I can run as many companies as I want under the same desktop subscription. The price is good, and the user interface is crisp & clean, unlike some online software I have used.

It's less efficient / automated to collaborate on a company file with Desktop Pro, than online accounting software.

Biggest pro is that it is NOT QuickBooks online. I am still amazed that Intuit put out a product called "accounting software"... but dumbed it down so that it is barely that. I try to keep all my clients on a desktop version, as it is so preferable to me, especially when t comes to reporting, credit memos and vendor credits.

The only con is that it has now gone to an annual subscription fee - and a high one at that! And the threats it will be sunsetted keep coming. I sure hope not. The day Intuit discontinues their desktop products is the day I move my clients to Sage and NetSuite. I will NOT be moving them to that piece of crap "accounting" software QBO. No "accounting software" uses terms like "who owes you" for AR and "what you owe" for AP! If you don't know those 2 terms - don't use an "accounting" software!

Much cheaper than the monthly online subscription, and was able to teach myself most of the functions necessary to do my own bookkeeping

No automatic back up like using the online version. A little confusing about where payments received or statement/receipts go to "unapplied funds" but then you have to select each payment in deposits. Balancing each account is not intuitive like in online version. If you don't create back up file, and have data loss (happened to me) it's a pain to recreate everything for a year. Also, if you run a mobile business like mine, you have to manually enter receipts and invoices.

I love the simple convenience amazing layout from their app and website they're easy to use step by step directions and their customer service is always right there to help you if you can't figure it out or find something you need

I have no dislikes about the QuickBooks any of their services at all

It is like McDonalds - it works and everyone is using it.

It is expensive and buggy at best. Updates break it all the time.