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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Acumatica

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AAcumatica delivers a set of cloud-based business software applications with dashboards, reporting tools, integrated document management, centralized security, and customization tools.

    $1,000

    per year

    QuickBooks Solopreneur

    Score6.7 out of 10
    N/ACustom-built for the business of one, QuickBooks Solopreneur features tools to help drive growth and financial stability.

    $20

    per month per installation

    Pricing
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsPricing is always consumption-based with no five-year lock-ins or termination penalties. The Acumatica ERP pricing structure allows adding casual users, suppliers, and customers without paying for additional licenses. The cost is based on the features and resources utilized, not on the number of users who access the system. An Acumatica partner works with users to understand specific requirements, determine the proper resources and modules for the company, and presents a price for the license.Annual price plan option available.
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    Community Pulse
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
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    Acumatica
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    98%
    Would buy again
    992 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    99%
    Delivers good value for the price
    887 Answers
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    96%
    Happy with the feature set
    979 Answers
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    90%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    620 Answers
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    69%
    Implementation went as expected
    550 Answers
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.6
    171 Ratings
    14% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation7.7152 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.5120 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files7.7147 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.4
    501 Ratings
    11% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration8.3472 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins8.4425 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.2
    614 Ratings
    2% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    1% above category average
    Single sign-on capability8.6507 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions7.8604 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.4
    633 Ratings
    1% below category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Dashboards7.6601 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Standard reports7.0621 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Custom reports7.6609 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.7
    914 Ratings
    12% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Accounts payable8.5881 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.4768 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Global Financial Support7.8352 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.3500 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations8.3725 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.2574 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.3622 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.1
    610 Ratings
    2% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking8.0596 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.2312 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management7.8426 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.5
    620 Ratings
    7% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing7.8527 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry8.2558 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.8377 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold7.9517 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.6309 Ratings00 Ratings
    Subledger and Financial Process
    Comparison of Subledger and Financial Process features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.6
    725 Ratings
    13% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Billing Management8.2534 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash and Asset Management8.0652 Ratings00 Ratings
    Travel & Expense Management7.1385 Ratings00 Ratings
    Budgetary Control & Encumbrance Accounting7.6398 Ratings00 Ratings
    Period Close8.4576 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Financial Management
    Comparison of Project Financial Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    9.9
    4 Ratings
    27% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Budgeting and Forecasting9.64 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Costing9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost Capture9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Capital Project Management10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customer Contract Compliance10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Revenue Recognition9.93 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Execution Management
    Comparison of Project Execution Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.6
    277 Ratings
    7% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Project Planning and Scheduling7.4250 Ratings00 Ratings
    Task Insight for Project Managers7.2247 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project Mobile Functionality6.9220 Ratings00 Ratings
    Definable Resource Pools6.7154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Grants Management
    Comparison of Grants Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.9
    116 Ratings
    6% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Award Lifecycle Management7.7116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Procurement
    Comparison of Procurement features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.3
    357 Ratings
    3% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Bids Analyzed and Compared7.3154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Contract Authoring7.0124 Ratings00 Ratings
    Requisitions-to-Purchase Orders Integrated7.7292 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supplier Management7.8233 Ratings00 Ratings
    Risk Management
    Comparison of Risk Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    7.6
    178 Ratings
    12% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Risk Repository7.5132 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Management7.6158 Ratings00 Ratings
    Control Efficiency Assessments7.8140 Ratings00 Ratings
    Issue Detection7.5144 Ratings00 Ratings
    Remediation and Certification7.7117 Ratings00 Ratings
    Logistics
    Comparison of Logistics features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.5
    220 Ratings
    19% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Transportation Planning and Optimization7.0161 Ratings00 Ratings
    Transportation Execution Management7.2151 Ratings00 Ratings
    Trade and Customs Management6.9125 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fulfillment Management7.7177 Ratings00 Ratings
    Warehouse Workforce Management7.0169 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing
    Comparison of Manufacturing features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.7
    239 Ratings
    15% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Production Process Design7.6198 Ratings00 Ratings
    Production Management7.9223 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configuration Management7.5194 Ratings00 Ratings
    Work Execution7.5188 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing Costs8.1210 Ratings00 Ratings
    Supply Chain
    Comparison of Supply Chain features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.1
    285 Ratings
    10% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Forecasting7.4235 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Planning7.6271 Ratings00 Ratings
    Performance Monitoring7.4230 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Lifecycle Management
    Comparison of Product Lifecycle Management features of Acumatica and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    Acumatica
    8.3
    168 Ratings
    12% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Proposal Management7.3144 Ratings00 Ratings
    Product Master Data Management7.4160 Ratings00 Ratings
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    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
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    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
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    Score3.7 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    Zoho One
    Score9.2 out of 10
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics AX (discontinued)
    Score4.8 out of 10
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.8
    (1026 ratings)
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.5
    (112 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    8.2
    (86 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Availability
    8.7
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    7.4
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.7
    (59 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (10 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    7.8
    (10 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.0
    (35 ratings)
    5.3
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    7.5
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    8.5
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    7.8
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Professional Services
    8.4
    (5 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    7.1
    (8 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    AcumaticaQuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Acumatica
    I think it’s a great product. I think it’s very customizable, which is a big plus.
    For manufacturing, it’s excellent because of creating the inventory, turning it into an actual product to sell, and also tracking the status of each process within that system.
    I can’t think of any areas where it’s not suited, because otherwise we would be looking for something else or making changes, and at this time, we’re just growing with the system.
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    Intuit
    Entrepreneurs and independent contractors who have not formalized their business operations and expense tracking can upgrade their internal efficiencies by launching QuickBooks Solopreneur. As they grow, they can upgrade to higher subscription levels, but this product offers a low-cost option with minimal unnecessary features to get started. If you already have a team, you may want to consider QuickBooks Online. If you are a one-person show, this solution works well.
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    Pros
    Acumatica
    • Particularly well is just the ease of it being able to be used. We're coming from Sage, that's the product that we used before. Sage was limited, five people could get into the system at a time. Acumatica is unlimited.
    • The amount of information that's so easily accessible has made us more efficient, more productive, and it just makes for an easier workday when everybody can see the same information real time.
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    • Helps balance my checkbook.
    • Tracks my bills and when they are due.
    • Categorizes my purchases.
    • Helps me plan a budget.
    • Shows profit margins.
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    Cons
    Acumatica
    • Acumatica's open API is very powerful but doesn't get integrated cleanly across every external system, challenge arises with integration of legacy systems
    • Some of the platform feature's requires third-party add-ons or custom developments like advance finance report & BI.
    • Sometimes it gets glitch in the system leading slower processing speed
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    Intuit
    • Resolving their technical glitches
    • Customer service follow-through
    • Making it easy to see your income
    • Having work-arounds when they have technical glitches - for example, just allow me to mark the transaction as paid if you can't link it to the transaction.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Acumatica
    We are highly likely to renew because Acumatica has become the foundation of our ERP strategy replacing another ERP system with a more flexible, scalable platform while improving governance, planning, and operational visibility. Ongoing stabilization, roadmap investment in IBP and automation, and strong alignment across Finance and Operations give us long‑term confidence in the platform.
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    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    Usability
    Acumatica
    The processes are very intuitive and easy to use. Whether you are entering AP bills, timecards for payroll, or AR invoices, the processes are similar and easy to use. The drill-down capability is also a huge plus as you can easily toggle between different modules without having to leave the screen you are in and navigating through a menu to get the information you need. We found that the standard reports out of the box are lacking. Our implementation did not go so well and when we were finally ready to run financial reports, it was both disappointing and frustrating to discover that the P&L was highly summarized and to get a detailed report required having to do a lot of formatting myself. I was able to figure it out on my own, but when our financials were already delayed getting published, I did not really have the time to spend trying to figure out how to build my own P&L.
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    Intuit
    I gave it this rating because it's an excellent fit for my sole proprietorship and ,since I operate like a one person business I needed something simple,practical,and easy to use.Quickbooks helps manage my income,my expenses and organizes my transactions, keeping me on track of all my business finances without making the process overly done.It helps save me time and stay organized,although there are a few features with limitations that did not significantly affect my experience. Bottom line this software provided everything I needed to successfully manage my micro mini business which gets a 10 in my grade book.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Acumatica
    It's always available.
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    Intuit
    Yes, QuickBooks Solopreneur is generally available when needed. Because it is a cloud based application, users can access it from anywhere with an internet connection. However, occasional application errors, maintenance, internet connectivity problems, or unexpected service outages can temporarily affect access. These issues appear to be relatively uncommon, so I would rate its availability 8/10.
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    Performance
    Acumatica
    there have been some performance issues
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    Intuit
    QuickBooks Solopreneur generally performs quickly and efficiently. Pages and common features load within a reasonable amount of time, and reports typically generate quickly enough for everyday business needs. Performance can vary depending on internet connection, device, and the amount of data being processed, but overall the software provides a smooth user experience. Id give it a 9/10
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    Support Rating
    Acumatica
    I would rate the overall support for Acumatica an 8 out of 10. The support team is generally responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful when resolving issues or answering questions. Documentation and community resources are also useful. However, response times can occasionally vary depending on the complexity of the issue or support queue, which slightly affects the overall experience.
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    Intuit
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    In-Person Training
    Acumatica
    Very helpful for end users
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    Intuit
    Not applicable. I am a ProAdvisor and I do not allow my clients (with few exceptions) to work in QuickBooks Online. I am the only person booking transactions, etc.
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    Online Training
    Acumatica
    Online training has gone away. Need to bring back the webinars. Live webinars are so benficial to training new employees.
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    Intuit
    Quickbooks Solopreneur offers strong online training and learning resources ,including step by step tutorial ,instructional videos ,webinars,help articles, and access to Quickbooks experts.I gave the online training a 9 out of 10 because the resources are convenient ,accessible,and cover most of the functions a new user would need to learn .I didn't give it a 10 because some uses may still need additional personalized instruction when dealing with more complex accounting questions or features.
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    Implementation Rating
    Acumatica
    I'd say the partner selection is critically important. I think the software is very easy to implement. It's very customizable to your business. Finding a partner that will work with you to understand your business and your needs is the critical piece to make sure that the system goes along with it.
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    Intuit
    Quickbooks Solopreneur is easy to dploy so ease of use is always a bonus
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    Alternatives Considered
    Acumatica
    Having used Pastel for a long time in the business, it lacked certain features, or the system was not probably setup for our business needs and requirements at the time. It was also not 100% cloud based and needed to be used through remote desktop which had its limitations. Zero just had 10% of what our business needed.
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    Intuit
    QuickBooks Solopreneur is easy to understand and work with and is more convenient compared to other options. QuickBooks Desktop has many disadvantages. When it comes to QuickBooks Solopreneur, it helps manage tasks easily and allows users to find all the options without difficulty. When adding or deleting anything, it is simple to locate the right option and take the needed action
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Acumatica
    No, annual invoices are fine. I do like that unlimited users are included.
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    Intuit
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    Scalability
    Acumatica
    From my understanding, the P.O. module is not very robust, at least the last time I inquired about it. At the time, it had a one-to-one match, with one invoice for one P.O. and that isn't practical for many businesses. I don't believe it would be an easy system to use for sending out invoices, if we had thousands of retail utility customers. We do a small number of invoices because we sell wholesale power, not retail, so we only Invoice the municipality. Not each utility customer.
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    Intuit
    My scalability rating would have to be a 6 out of 10 QuickBooks Solopreneur provides some scalability as a business grows, but it is primarily designed for individual business owners and small businesses. It can handle increasing financial activity, but its ability to support multiple departments, sites, and users is limited compared with more advanced QuickBooks products.
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    Professional Services
    Acumatica
    They are very responsive and knowledgeable about the product. If the rep doesn't have the ability to solve the issue, they quickly get someone else involved to assist us.
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    Intuit
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    Return on Investment
    Acumatica
    • We are able to send automated notifications through business Events, which ensures that information travels seamlessly and without the possibility of someone forgetting an email.
    • We save time being able to read our demand and level it against our current inventory qty on hand and our supply to make better strategic decisions when purchasing.
    • Better our business and see our pitfalls that were once hidden in our factory by establishing an On-Time Delivery system within a generic inquiry that uses data that is readily available in Acumatica.
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    Intuit
    • Can do my own bookkeeping.
    • Save money on hiring an office person.
    • Keeps tax info needed at end of year organized.
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    ScreenShots

    Acumatica Screenshots

    Screenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Field Service DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Manufacturing - Production Manager DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Distribution - Warehouse Operations DashboardsScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Construction - Job Cost Accounting DashboardScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Retail Edition DashboardsScreenshot of Acumatica Cloud ERP - Professional Services - Financial Management Dashboard