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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac

    Score8.4 out of 10
    N/AQuickbooks Desktop for Mac is an accounting software designed for Mac users. It is designed to integrate with Apple iCloud. It provides core accounting features in line with the rest of the Quickbooks Desktop product line.N/A

    ProContractor

    Score2.6 out of 10
    N/AProContractor is a Cloud-Based Solution for Estimating, Project Management, and Accounting. Designed to improve visibility and profitability across construction businesses, ProContractor™ by Viewpoint is a cloud-based software solution for estimating, project management, and accounting. The user can manage the entire project lifecycle from bid to cash in a single solution. Built to be flexible and scalable, ProContractor allows users to go all-in-one, or build a complete solution…N/A
    Pricing
    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
    Editions & Modules
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    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
    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 for MacProContractor
    Considered Both Products
    Intuit
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    80%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    57%
    Would buy again
    4 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    80%
    Delivers good value for the price
    4 Answers
    No answers on this topic
    Happy with the feature set
    80%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    57%
    Happy with the feature set
    4 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
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    Implementation went as expected
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    Features
    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    8.9
    13 Ratings
    16% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation8.411 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration7.98 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files10.010 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.47 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Reimbursement management10.09 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Support for external payroll vendors00 Ratings6.03 Ratings
    Off-cycle/On-Demand payment00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.5
    12 Ratings
    1% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration7.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins8.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    10.0
    22 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability10.022 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    6.7
    24 Ratings
    15% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    6.8
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Dashboards5.121 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Standard reports7.924 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Custom reports7.024 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.6
    26 Ratings
    0% below category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable8.126 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable7.725 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management5.520 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation9.526 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management8.622 Ratings00 Ratings
    Time tracking7.514 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management7.016 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support5.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support6.012 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance10.011 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing10.017 Ratings00 Ratings
    Self-service portal7.715 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support5.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers8.615 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting8.116 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations8.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations9.519 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting8.67 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting6.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework6.511 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes6.915 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    7.4
    17 Ratings
    2% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking9.516 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering6.512 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management6.911 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module6.510 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    9.1
    20 Ratings
    21% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing9.019 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry9.518 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing9.119 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold9.118 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration9.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility9.19 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution9.18 Ratings00 Ratings
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    9.1
    5 Ratings
    26% above category average
    Employee demographic data00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Employment history00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Job profiles and administration00 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Workflow for transfers, promotions, pay raises, etc.00 Ratings7.83 Ratings
    Organizational charting00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Organization and location management00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Compliance data (COBRA, OSHA, etc.)00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Asset Management
    Comparison of Asset Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    5.0
    5 Ratings
    31% below category average
    Tracking of all physical assets00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Construction Project & Field Management
    Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.2
    6 Ratings
    6% below category average
    Plan distribution & viewing00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Plan markups & sharing00 Ratings6.53 Ratings
    Issue tracking & punchlists00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Photo documentation00 Ratings7.85 Ratings
    Jobsite reports00 Ratings5.05 Ratings
    Document sharing00 Ratings2.16 Ratings
    RFI tools00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Collaboration & approvals00 Ratings7.44 Ratings
    As-built drawings00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Mobile app00 Ratings7.84 Ratings
    Submittal design and management00 Ratings9.13 Ratings
    Checklists00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Meeting Minutes00 Ratings7.82 Ratings
    Specifications00 Ratings9.12 Ratings
    Change orders00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Estimating
    Comparison of Estimating features of QuickBooks Desktop for Mac and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Desktop for Mac
    -
    Ratings
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    7.3
    6 Ratings
    3% below category average
    Takeoff tools00 Ratings7.23 Ratings
    Job costing00 Ratings6.06 Ratings
    Cost databases00 Ratings7.05 Ratings
    Cost calculator00 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Bid creation00 Ratings9.03 Ratings
    Best Alternatives
    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
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    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    Score4.2 out of 10
    CMiC Construction Platform
    Score7.5 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    MYOB
    Score8.3 out of 10
    Autodesk Build
    Score8.6 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft Dynamics GP
    Score5.4 out of 10
    Revit
    Score8.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.1
    (34 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.0
    (9 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    6.1
    (8 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Availability
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Support Rating
    7.0
    (4 ratings)
    5.7
    (6 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    5.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    QuickBooks Desktop for MacProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Intuit
    If you're a freelancer or running a very small business where you do your own bookkeeping I think this is a great option, especially if you're familiar with accounting and bookkeeping in general. If you're not so familiar with bookkeeping, I would say that the learning curve is too steep and you might want to look elsewhere for a more intuitive solution
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    It is appropriate for the size and scale of my company - 150 projects a year that has a lot going on a multiple lines with each project. However there are many features and things that go unused with the software, because of how tinkery it can be. For example - our company needs a positive pay file, however we had to employ an outside service provide to create the file within the system. Same with a Backlog - the system kind of has a report but then again it has to be manipulated in order for it be of use. It gets the job done and has the reports needed to submit for certified payroll to the state, which was why we purchased Viewpoint ProContractor, however its ease of use is one of its biggest downfalls.
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    Pros
    Intuit
    • The program is very easy to learn, the interface is incredibly user-friendly and there are tons of free resources and tutorials available
    • It makes managing payroll really easy for the employee and accountant on staff. No more lost time sheets or late paychecks!
    • Managing bills and paying them has become streamlined and it's great having everything in one place so we don't lose track of things.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Procontractor is great with direct imports from CAD files.
    • It is great with balancing sites or specific areas on site.
    • Procontractor has multiple views and reports that help you to view the dirt movement on the site (grid, profile, 3D).
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    Cons
    Intuit
    • The #1 complaint is that setting it up right is a challenge. People waste time trying to figure it out only to realize that they don't know accounting so of course they don't know how an accounting program should be set up. Like any time you are in over your head, reach out to your network and find someone who can log onto your computer and walk you through it.
    • If you need to track the cost of wages to jobs you can't do it with the online payroll, but check for yourself because it's a function that landscaping companies and construction businesses usually need, so maybe they have added it by now. That would really help!
    • It's premise-based software and that means you take on the role of hardware admin, and it's a lot of work for what is increasingly becoming a smaller gap in the functionality between QuickBooks for Mac and QuickBooks Online.
    • QuickBooks for Mac 2015 has been updated consistently over the last 3 years and continues to provide for the bookkeeping needs of small companies using Macs in their offices. However, it has limited job costing functionality. It is similar in functionality to the 2010 version of QuickBooksPro which runs on Windows.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • The program is siloed, so connecting to other software or databases is not going to happen.
    • When hosted, the program can run slow.
    • The program is not going to perform complex accounting tasks with subledgers.
    • The program does not do much in terms of HR other than payroll.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Intuit
    I haven't spent that much time with the newer versions of QuickBooks for Mac, but I think I'm seeing it make the much-needed improvements. For example, something as simple as undoing the previous reconciliation was a terrible chore, and I'm glad that feature has been included in the newer versions of QuickBooks for Mac
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    Trimble Viewpoint
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    Usability
    Intuit
    The Mac version is OK overall. I find the Windows versions to be much more robust but Mac is quite good for Mac users. Though I think die hard Mac users should consider QuickBooks Online instead as there is a new QB for Mac app that makes using QBO much better!
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    I give Viewpoint ProContractor a 10 out of 10. This system is user friendly to help keep me organized on a daily basis. I can find everything I need daily with this system. I am able to look up our subcontactors, vendors and clients I need to find quickly. I am able to see bills that I need to pay as well as invoices that I need to send out.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Intuit
    I've been using the QuickBooks online version for a little over 6 months now (upgraded from Mac desktop) and I haven't had any access issues. There have been times when it was down for service/upgrade however there is always plenty of notification time given by the Quick Books Online Support team. These upgrade maintenance time frames are always over night hours and on the weekends so everything can be worked around very easily.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    Intuit
    Fortunately, I haven't had to reach out much for support.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    When something isn't working, you can contact support who will gladly remote into your system and try and work out a solution. Though several of the issues we encountered, they were not able to fix and had to submit for further review. While some were eventually rectified in updates, it takes time for these to be addressed and implemented.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Intuit
    I love using Quickbooks compared to other software we've tried. QuickBooks Online and TSheets interface. Customer service and problem resolution are generally excellent, with well-trained and proficient agents taking calls or on chat. Ease of use and accessibility via the mobile app. Great courses were available to help with learning the basics and some advanced accounting background. I love learning! Online accessibility - it can work anywhere with an internet connection. Linking to bank and credit card accounts is handy.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    Procore beats Viewpoint hands down but can integrate well with Viewpoint Vista accounting software. I think that if the Viewpoint software was more flexible if they were more interested in patches, updates, and hearing customer feedback in the way the Procore does, that they would actually have the opportunity to corner the market.
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    Return on Investment
    Intuit
    • It has allowed us to offer multiple bookkeeping softwares for clients that do not want to change from what they have been using.
    • Payroll filing has given us ease of mind because we can physically make the filings rather than waiting on payroll software to make them for us.
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    Trimble Viewpoint
    • Overall it allowed us to go electronic for certified payroll allowing us to be more accurate in reporting which was a giant win for the company
    • It's viewable pay estimates with dates and records of payment are crucial to a company like ours that relies on a general contractor and the state for payment of EADA quantites
    • Negatively training is not the easiest for the company and therefore onboarding new employees with no experience with the software is time consuming and difficult.
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