Accounting · Pricing
How much does QuickBooks Online cost?
Short answer
Paid plans: Simple Start $38 / mo, Essentials $85 / mo, Plus $140 / mo, Advanced $340 / mo.
| Plan | Price | Billed monthly | Includes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Start | $38 / mo | $38 / mo | Promo: $19/mo for 3 months |
| Essentials | $85 / mo | $85 / mo | Promo: $42.50/mo for 3 months |
| Plus | $140 / mo | $140 / mo | Promo: $70/mo for 3 months |
| Advanced | $340 / mo | $340 / mo | Promo: $170/mo for 3 months |
Billed yearly where offered; monthly billing usually costs more.
Is QuickBooks Online free?
No. There is a 30-day free trial; then plans start at $38 / mo.
What does QuickBooks Online cost in the first year?
From $456 on Simple Start to $4,080 on Advanced.
| Plan | 1st year |
|---|---|
| Simple Start | $456 |
| Essentials | $1,020 |
| Plus | $1,680 |
| Advanced | $4,080 |
Are there extra costs with QuickBooks Online?
The vendor lists these on its pricing page:
- Regular price shown; 50% off for first 3 months
How does QuickBooks Online pricing compare?
QuickBooks Online has the 7th-lowest entry price of 7 accounting apps priced the same way.
| Tool | From | 1st year |
|---|---|---|
| ERPNext | $5 / mo | $60 |
| Zoho Books | $10 / mo | $120 |
| Wave | $19 / mo | $228 |
| FreshBooks | $23 / mo | $276 |
| Xero | $27 / mo | $324 |
| FreeAgent | $27 / mo | $324 |
| QuickBooks Online | $38 / mo | $456 |
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Online pricing | quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/ | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare