Whether you use a PC or a Mac, the desktop version of QuickBooks beats out the online version hands down. Where did that term, “hands down” come from, anyway? “The term dates back to the mid-19th century and the genteel world of British horse racing. Back then, a jockey who found himself way ahead as he approached the finish line would relax his grip on the reins and drop his hands.” http://ask.yahoo.com/20051215.html Thought you’d like to know.
But I digress. Why the desktop? Let me count the ways…
1. The desktop version is cheaper.
The cost of the desktop version, QuickBooks for Mac 2013 or QuickBooks Pro 2013, is $249.95 and you can use it for a good two years ( if not more) before having to upgrade to a newer version. Compare that to the monthly subscription for QuickBooks Online Plus of $39.95 or $479.40 a year. At the time of this writing Intuit, the maker of QuickBooks, is running a special: $199.95. And it’s a tad cheaper than that on Amazon. You do the math!
2. The desktop version is faster.
OMG! Close to twice as fast, depending on the day. Instead of spending an hour on the online version, you spend 1/2 hour on the desktop. So what takes you 2 hours a month on a desktop could take up to 4 hours online. Again, do the math!
3. The desktop version is much more robust.
It has so many more features and report options that make it so much easier to use. I could go on and on about this, but I won’t.
“But,” I can hear you saying. “QuickBooks Online lets your virtual bookkeeper access your books. Doesn’t that make it all worthwhile?”
No. I have one word for you. Dropbox. Putting your desktop version company file in file sharing technology like Dropbox gives you the exact same functionality at significant cost savings. It’s really a no brainer.
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Happy Holidays and Best Wishes for a Healthy and Happy 2013!
Hi Monique, Thanks for such great information. It would have taken me at least a couple of hours if not more to figure all that out. Extremely helpful information! Best wishes to you in 2013! Please keep the helpful hints coming!
Hi Teri,
So glad that this was helpful! Thanks for stopping by.
Happy holidays and best wishes to you, too!