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Feature Set Ratings
- QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 1 feature set: General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting

5.0
Clearbooks
50%
8.9
QuickBooks Self-Employed
89%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 21/21 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 21/21 features
Accounts payable

5.0
50%
1 Rating
9.0
90%
8 Ratings
Accounts receivable

5.0
50%
1 Rating
8.5
85%
9 Ratings
Cash management

5.0
50%
1 Rating
8.9
89%
8 Ratings
Bank reconciliation

5.0
50%
1 Rating
8.5
85%
9 Ratings
Expense management

5.0
50%
1 Rating
8.0
80%
13 Ratings
Fixed asset management

5.0
50%
1 Rating
6.0
60%
3 Ratings
Time tracking

N/A
0 Ratings
7.9
79%
6 Ratings
Multi-currency support

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Multi-division support

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Regulations compliance

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Electronic tax filing

N/A
0 Ratings
9.9
99%
12 Ratings
Self-service portal

N/A
0 Ratings
7.1
71%
7 Ratings
Global Financial Support

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Primary and Secondary Ledgers

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Intercompany Accounting

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Localizations

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
Journals and Reconciliations

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
5 Ratings
Enterprise Accounting

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Configurable Accounting

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
Centralized Rules Framework

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Standardized Processes

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
4 Ratings
Payroll Management

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.8
QuickBooks Self-Employed
78%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 5/5 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 5/5 features
Pay calculation

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
2 Ratings
Benefit plan administration

N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
2 Ratings
Direct deposit files

N/A
0 Ratings
8.1
81%
3 Ratings
Salary revision and increment management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
Reimbursement management

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
Customization

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.7
QuickBooks Self-Employed
77%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 2/2 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 2/2 features
API for custom integration

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
3 Ratings
Plug-ins

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
Security

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.5
QuickBooks Self-Employed
85%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 2/2 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 2/2 features
Single sign-on capability

N/A
0 Ratings
9.0
90%
7 Ratings
Role-based user permissions

N/A
0 Ratings
8.0
80%
4 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.4
QuickBooks Self-Employed
74%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 3/3 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 3/3 features
Dashboards

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
11 Ratings
Standard reports

N/A
0 Ratings
8.5
85%
13 Ratings
Custom reports

N/A
0 Ratings
5.3
53%
7 Ratings
Inventory Management

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
7.3
QuickBooks Self-Employed
73%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 4/4 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 4/4 features
Inventory tracking

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Automatic reordering

N/A
0 Ratings
5.0
50%
2 Ratings
Location management

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Manufacturing module

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Order Management

Clearbooks
Feature Set Not Supported
N/A
8.1
QuickBooks Self-Employed
81%
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 7/7 features
QuickBooks Self-Employed ranks higher in 7/7 features
Pricing

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
3 Ratings
Order entry

N/A
0 Ratings
8.1
81%
3 Ratings
Credit card processing

N/A
0 Ratings
7.9
79%
4 Ratings
Cost of goods sold

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Order Orchestration

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
End-to-end order visibility

N/A
0 Ratings
7.0
70%
2 Ratings
Order exception Resolution

N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
100%
1 Rating
Attribute Ratings
- QuickBooks Self-Employed is rated higher in 1 area: Likelihood to Recommend
Likelihood to Recommend

7.0
Clearbooks
70%
1 Rating
9.0
QuickBooks Self-Employed
90%
14 Ratings
Likelihood to Renew

Clearbooks
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
QuickBooks Self-Employed
100%
1 Rating
Usability

Clearbooks
N/A
0 Ratings
9.5
QuickBooks Self-Employed
95%
2 Ratings
Support Rating

Clearbooks
N/A
0 Ratings
10.0
QuickBooks Self-Employed
100%
2 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Clearbooks
Various
NumerousInvestment Management, 51-200 employees
QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks is a great tool for new SoleTraders that need basic accounting software and require digital invoicing for their clients to send via email and access key features via a mobile app on the go. QuickBooks is a straightforward tool to use with a simple design and learning curve for business owners that are not very tech-savvy.For businesses that operate on a larger scale and need to provide access to other users on their team, QuickBooks is limited. This type of business may also require more insights into the business outside of accounting, and QuickBooks won't be able to supply insights outside of that.
Online digital business coach
Social Media Design SchoolE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Pros
Clearbooks
- SaaS, so accessible by anyone, anywhere in the world via a browser
- Clear and straight forward navigation
- Good choice of management reports
Various
NumerousInvestment Management, 51-200 employees
QuickBooks Self-Employed
- QuickBooks Self-Employed does keep a running total of your income and estimated taxes. Of course, this requires that your entries are accurate.
- The mileage feature is particularly helpful. One just needs to either use the phone app in conjunction with QuickBooks Self-Employed, or keep a log of all mileage.
- When tax time comes around, it's easy to use TurboTax software and import your data from QuickBooks.
Producer
Essential Sales TrainingMarketing and Advertising, 1-10 employees
Cons
Clearbooks
- Like any SaaS product, Clearbooks is continuously evolving and being improved
- Some of the reports still need some work
Various
NumerousInvestment Management, 51-200 employees
QuickBooks Self-Employed
- Doesn't integrate with Mint, which I use for my home expenses. I think this would be a nice addition to the program, so I could keep track of my whole financial situation.
- A Windows 10 app would be a nice addition to the program, so I could access it securely from my desktop.
Senior Content Manager
One Car Payment, Inc.Financial Services, 1-10 employees
Pricing Details
Clearbooks
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—QuickBooks Self-Employed
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Usability
Clearbooks
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks Self-Employed 9.5
Based on 2 answers
I have been using this software for several years now and it has always put out my data in beautiful generated reports that I can use for verification purposes with my financial institute and the IRS. It has all the tools I need to run my business without loosing track of anything
Independent Recruiter
Recruiters@Heart Truck Driving JobsTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 1-10 employees
Support Rating
Clearbooks
No score
No answers yet
No answers on this topic
QuickBooks Self-Employed
QuickBooks Self-Employed 10.0
Based on 2 answers
I have never faced any difficulties that required me to contact QuickBooks customer service. QuickBooks has plenty of online tutorials, blog posts, and helpful tips and advice for almost any issues you may face using the desktop or app version of the software. Even if you can not find the right answer on the QuickBooks webpages, there are loads of YouTube videos from experts.
Online digital business coach
Social Media Design SchoolE-Learning, 1-10 employees
Alternatives Considered
Clearbooks
Clearbooks was chosen 5 years ago as our accountant recommended it. There is an element of inertia in moving accounts packages.
Various
NumerousInvestment Management, 51-200 employees
QuickBooks Self-Employed
FreshBooks limited my ability to categorize transactions, specifically removing duplicates or excluding them. I selected QuickBooks Self-Employed because it allowed me to be in control of items. Sometimes accounting is just making sure things are organized the way YOU think, and FreshBooks wasn't doing that for me.
Owner
Palance Music and MediaMedia Production, 1-10 employees
Return on Investment
Clearbooks
- I am not sure that ROI is an appropriate measure for an accounts package. The cost is around £250/year, which is a tiny fraction of the cost of a bookkeeper/finance controller/finance director/CFO.
Various
NumerousInvestment Management, 51-200 employees
QuickBooks Self-Employed
- Overall, tagging expenses and mileage has saved me thousands in taxes, for a relatively low cost of around $8/mo.
- QuickBooks allows me to get invoices to clients quickly and accept online payments, which helps with cashflow.
- The app has stopped tracking mileage automatically on my device, so I worry that sometimes I am not tracking business miles effectively, which could end up costing me at the EOY.
Founder
CATAPULT.digitalInternet, 1-10 employees