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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.

    $1,703

    per year per user

    Stripe Payments

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AStripe is a payment gateway software solution which supports a range of payment related needs such as subscription management and recurrent billing via Stripe Billing, integration with third party payment services via the Stripe Connect API, assistance starting an Internet business which accepts payements via Stripe Atlas, fraud prevention via Stripe Radar, and payment analytics via Stripe Sigma. Additional features and modules include Stripe Issuing, which allows users to create,…

    $0.02

    per charge

    Pricing
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Editions & Modules
    Diamond
    $447
    per month per user
    Diamond with Remote Access
    $513
    per month per user
    Gold
    2,210.00
    per year per user
    Platinum
    2,717.00
    per year per user
    Gold with Remote Access
    3,000.00
    per year per user
    Platinum with Remote Access
    3,504.00
    per year per user
    Sigma
    $0.02
    per charge
    Radar
    $0.05
    per screened transaction
    Issuing
    $0.10
    per virtual card
    Terminal
    2.7% + 0.05
    per successful charge
    Integrated
    2.9% + 0.30
    per successful charge
    Atlass
    $500
    one-time fee
    Premium Support
    1,800
    per month
    Customized
    Contact sales team
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Considered Both Products
    Intuit
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    88%
    Would buy again
    100 Answers
    88%
    Would buy again
    50 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    90%
    Delivers good value for the price
    95 Answers
    91%
    Delivers good value for the price
    50 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    100 Answers
    93%
    Happy with the feature set
    53 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    69 Answers
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    44 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    94%
    Implementation went as expected
    80 Answers
    92%
    Implementation went as expected
    48 Answers
    Features
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.6
    128 Ratings
    13% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation9.0121 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.873 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files9.0104 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.495 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.696 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.1
    87 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration8.369 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins6.078 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.7
    182 Ratings
    6% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability9.0142 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions8.3180 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.0
    201 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Dashboards7.6171 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standard reports8.7199 Ratings00 Ratings
    Custom reports7.8191 Ratings00 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.8
    206 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable8.7199 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable8.1198 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management8.7181 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation9.3194 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management7.6182 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking6.794 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management7.3138 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support6.566 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support7.7110 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance7.580 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing7.2103 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal7.480 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.738 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.374 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting8.296 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations8.055 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.0154 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting8.3103 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting8.3102 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework8.063 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes8.2114 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.3
    120 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking8.1116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering7.961 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management6.876 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module6.660 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.6
    150 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Stripe Payments
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing7.2111 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry7.5116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing7.1106 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold8.0133 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration7.366 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility8.164 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution8.150 Ratings00 Ratings
    Payment Gateways
    Comparison of Payment Gateways features of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Stripe Payments
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    -
    Ratings
    Stripe Payments
    7.6
    8 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Fraud Detection00 Ratings7.28 Ratings
    API or SDK00 Ratings8.68 Ratings
    Recurring Payment Support00 Ratings6.68 Ratings
    Billing and Invoicing Support00 Ratings8.68 Ratings
    Global Support00 Ratings8.07 Ratings
    Payment Form Acceptance00 Ratings6.67 Ratings
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    Score9.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
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    Score8 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (217 ratings)
    8.9
    (85 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (27 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (14 ratings)
    7.5
    (7 ratings)
    Availability
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Performance
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    10.0
    (16 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Online Training
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    7.5
    (11 ratings)
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    Configurability
    5.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    7.2
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    1.0
    (4 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    QuickBooks Desktop EnterpriseStripe Payments
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Intuit
    QuickBooks Enterprise is great for managing our inventory, purchases and income as we receive it. We use it to help budget and plan our monthly purchases, as well as keep each location on track when it comes to their expenses. It's also used for payroll and timekeeping at each store.
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    Stripe
    We had a client who wanted a QR to use in their marketing, which enabled their clients to donate to us. It was so useful to be able to set it up, and we can track the views and donations received using this code. Another client with issues with our website wanted to set up a monthly subscription, so I sent her a payment link, which worked brilliantly. For clients that want to make one-time donations, it also lets the client choose the amount. The only scenario where we haven't been able to help is when clients want to change the card associated with the payment - whilst we understand it is for security/gdpr, it means they have to cancel and set up something new, which poses the danger that we may lose them as a customer.
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    Pros
    Intuit
    • Generally, a mouse is not needed!
    • Updating as each transaction is posted means, in the event of a crash, power failure, whatever; all the posted transactions are securely in the data file and can be pulled up on another computer, if the computer being used crashes.
    • Reporting is generally user friendly, in that one can see the desired results by setting a few parameters for the report.
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    Stripe
    • They are reliable. I can count on everything going smoothly with transactions.
    • They are accurate. I don’t run into problems with collecting the proper amounts or being overcharged for fees.
    • They have good customer service. If I have a question about the customer portal or a problem with a customer, they help me resolve these issues.
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    Cons
    Intuit
    • Wish we had the ability to track gallons. We are a truck stop and need to know how many gallons we buy and sell.
    • Matching up credits in Pay Bills can be challenging, especially if you make a mistake.
    • Wish in some of the reporting that it would automatically total some columns.
    • Downloading from the bank wish it would tell you the last time you downloaded and the dates you put in so you don't download the same information twice.
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    Stripe
    • It would be nice to be able to see my Shopify payments from my main payment gateway. I currently have to go to Shopify for that.
    • The ability to be able to offer discounted rates at a smaller threshold would be nice.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Intuit
    While QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has been an amazing tool for many years, it seems it is getting phased out for QuickBooks Online. Intuit is decreasing the level of support it offers for QuickBooks Desktop in lieu of stronger support for QuickBooks Online. Although the desktop version is robust and helpful, it seems QBO is the way of the future for bookkeeping with QuickBooks.
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    Stripe
    Stripe is the leader in the industry when it comes to any type of industry. All that is needed is a plan and then implementing that plan either with a developer, or through the help of Stripe's customer service team to assist in getting you setup. The ease of use time it takes to get up and running is second to none
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    Usability
    Intuit
    QuickBooks provides all staff immediate access to the data in whatever form each person wants it. The balancing on entries prevents incorrect data entry on payables/receivables. Reports are easy to customize and save for future use. The records are easy to audit.
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    Stripe
    Stripe offers a very easy-to-navigate platform with many different functions. From linking it to our website and accounting platform to tracking our payments, being able to issue a refund quickly if required, and setting up QR codes and payment links for subscriptions or one-time donations, it really covers so many aspects that we need and use on a weekly and monthly basis.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Intuit
    Rating: 7 out of 10
    We rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's availability a 7 out of 10. For the most part, the software is dependable and available when we need it. When hosted on a properly managed local server or through a reputable third-party cloud provider, uptime is generally consistent, and routine day-to-day operations run smoothly.
    However, availability challenges do arise, particularly when accessing QuickBooks remotely or during periods of high system demand. Because it's a desktop-based solution, availability is highly dependent on our internal IT infrastructure. If our network goes down, a server needs maintenance, or if there’s an issue with a remote desktop connection, access to QuickBooks can be temporarily disrupted. These outages aren’t necessarily caused by QuickBooks itself, but they do impact our experience with availability.
    Additionally, we’ve occasionally experienced application errors, especially after updates or when working with large company files. While Intuit support is usually helpful in resolving these issues, they can still lead to frustrating delays—especially during critical periods like month-end closing or grant reporting deadlines.
    Planned maintenance, while infrequent, also affects availability, especially when using a hosted environment. Coordination with IT or hosting providers is sometimes needed to minimize downtime.
    Overall, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a reliable tool, but its dependence on local infrastructure introduces more potential points of failure compared to cloud-native solutions. Enhancements in cloud-based access or hybrid models could significantly improve both accessibility and uptime. That said, with strong internal IT support or a reliable cloud hosting provider, the availability can easily rise to an 8 or 9.
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    Stripe
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    Performance
    Intuit
    I rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's performance a 5 out of 10, mainly because while it’s functional for most routine tasks, it can lag significantly when handling complex operations, large data files, or during multi-user sessions. As our organization has grown, we’ve noticed that report generation—especially for customized or multi-dimensional reports—can be slow, sometimes taking several minutes to load or refresh. This impacts productivity, particularly during key financial cycles like audits, monthly closings, or grant reporting.
    Performance degradation is especially noticeable when multiple users are active in the system at the same time. Even with a solid server setup, there’s often a drop in responsiveness when more than a handful of users are generating reports or entering transactions concurrently.
    We’ve also experienced some slowdowns in third-party integrations, particularly when syncing with Vena Solutions or exporting data for use in external tools. While the integrations are valuable, they occasionally stall or require workarounds, adding friction to our workflows.
    In short, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise delivers the basics well, but its performance limitations become more apparent in high-volume or complex use cases. It would benefit from better optimization for large datasets and faster processing for advanced reporting. Upgrades in system architecture—such as deeper support for cloud hosting or more efficient data handling—could significantly improve the user experience and move this rating closer to an 8.
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    Stripe
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Intuit
    It takes a long time to get through to customer support. And sometimes you have to explain the situation multiple times before the rep actually understands the issue, but that's usually because the issue is complex and out of the ordinary. However, the rep is always patient, and will take as much time and effort as necessary to resolve whatever issue you're having. It's nice that they can "take over" your computer rather than having to talk you through the solution over the phone.
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    Stripe
    Stripe's support is nearly perfect – great attention to detail, fast response times, and a willingness to really dig into issues and get to the bottom of them. In the five years we've been using Stripe, the only negative thing I can say about their customer support is that it seems like there has been a slight shift to less technical front-line support agents, which means it's more likely your issue will have to be escalated before you get more information. This, however, has happened as Stripe rolled out more real-time support features like call and chat, and that really isn't workable if you're escalating everything right off the bat. It's absolutely an acceptable trade-off.
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    In-Person Training
    Intuit
    It is a very easy system to learn, so with the help it was even easier. QB is a good solid system, but it lacks some of the complexity other systems have. with QB you need to get additional modules to get the same functionality that other systems offer standard
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    Stripe
    No answers on this topic
    Online Training
    Intuit
    easy to learn system, specially with some kind of support. Just like with any other system, things get lot easier if you have guidance to lead you in your search for answers. having said that, QB is very easy to use and very easy to teach. you wont spend much time memorizing where to click.
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    Stripe
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    Implementation Rating
    Intuit
    If you're loading QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions onto a computer that you're going to directly log into, you should be able to do it yourself. If you are going to connect to a server through a network or remote connection, you should probably have a professional IT person set it up for you.
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    Stripe
    It took less than an hour to have everything setup and running
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    Alternatives Considered
    Intuit
    We have selected this product as it is affordoable in terms of pricing and features too. Our clients is geeting lots of benefits by using this product. By using QuickBooks desktop client also manage the information realted to financials and also get the clear picture for the future by using the accounting information from this product.
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    Stripe
    Stripe is easier to use and offers better support and rates. My favorite part with Stripe is probably their ready-to-use plug-in that's offered for me. We have multiple eCommerce stores and we rely on our payment process going smoothly. The plug-in from Stripe is free, constantly updated, secure, and very easy to implement.
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    Scalability
    Intuit
    I would rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise a 7 out of 10 for overall scalability. The product offers solid scalability features, particularly for small to mid-sized organizations like ours that are growing and need reliable multi-user access, enhanced data capacity, and cross-departmental functionality. It handles increasing transaction volumes and user growth quite well, especially with its support for up to 40 users and the ability to manage large lists (customers, vendors, accounts, etc.)—a significant improvement over QuickBooks Pro or Premier.
    Its role-based permissions system also allows us to assign tailored access by department or user level, which is essential for maintaining control and security across teams like finance, HR, and program management. Additionally, features like advanced reporting, inventory management, and class tracking have helped us better manage multiple programs or sites within one system.
    That said, the scalability still has some limits. For example, deploying the software across multiple physical locations or for remote teams requires additional IT infrastructure—such as hosting it on a third-party cloud server or setting up a VPN—which introduces cost and complexity. Also, while QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise can technically handle a high volume of data, performance can decline as the file size grows over time unless regular maintenance and optimization are done.
    In summary, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise scales well within its designed range, particularly for growing nonprofits and NGOs. However, organizations with distributed teams or very large, complex operations may eventually find the system’s desktop-based architecture less agile compared to cloud-native ERP platforms. With enhancements to cloud integration and remote accessibility, this rating could easily increase.
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    Stripe
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    Intuit
    • Good value for the price. The initial setup was quick and easy.
    • When properly set up and processes are followed it's decent at managing inventory which is something we had problems with. Have to have a dedicated employee to builds.
    • Rolling up costs in multi-level BOM's is a project each time we have to review costs, it's very time consuming to manually update all assemblies.
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    Stripe
    • It makes getting money from your clients really easy
    • It gives your clients the guarantee that their payment information is totally secure and confidentially used and kept
    • It is very easy to integrate with online assets of the company
    • In a couple of occasions, some companies have wanted me to use Stripe for them to pay me, and I have had a couple of hiccups. This was more related to the way that these companies set up the Stripe integration of my account to their platform. In both cases, the integration has not been possible and to this date, I still do not know why with exactitude.
    • As I said before, the commissions kept by Stripe could be lower, and shared with the CC companies, rather than having us clients pay for all of o it.
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