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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)

    Score4.2 out of 10
    N/AA now discontinued accounting solution, QuickBooks Self-Employed featured tools to help the self-employed drive growth and financial stability. It is replaced by the more advanced QuickBooks Solopreneur.N/A

    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
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Editions & Modules
    No answers on this topic
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Free Trial
    NoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
    Additional DetailsAnnual price plan option available.
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    Community Pulse
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Considered Both Products
    Intuit
    No answer on this topic
    Intuit
    Chose QuickBooks Solopreneur
    QuickBooks Solopreneur seems more versatile and much more improved than that of QuickBooks Self-Employed. I think Intuit was right to discontinue QuickBooks Self-Employed and replace it with QuickBooks Solopreneur.
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Would buy again
    7 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Delivers good value for the price
    7 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Happy with the feature set
    7 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    6 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Implementation went as expected
    7 Answers
    Features
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Pay calculation10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration5.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    28% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    20% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    8.2
    1 Ratings
    0% above category average
    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    14 Ratings
    24% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.3
    1 Ratings
    7% below category average
    Dashboards10.012 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Standard reports10.014 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Custom reports10.08 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    15 Ratings
    27% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    7.0
    1 Ratings
    9% below category average
    Accounts payable10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.010 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Cash management10.09 Ratings7.31 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation10.010 Ratings8.21 Ratings
    Expense management10.014 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Time tracking10.07 Ratings00 Ratings
    Fixed asset management10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-currency support10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Multi-division support10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Regulations compliance10.03 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing10.013 Ratings6.41 Ratings
    Self-service portal10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Global Financial Support10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Localizations10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations10.06 Ratings00 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Standardized Processes10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    31% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Inventory tracking10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Automatic reordering10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Location management10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Manufacturing module10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    30% above category average
    QuickBooks Solopreneur
    -
    Ratings
    Pricing10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order entry10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Credit card processing10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order Orchestration10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility10.03 Ratings00 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution10.02 Ratings00 Ratings
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    User Ratings
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    6.2
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.5
    (4 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)QuickBooks Solopreneur
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Intuit
    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.
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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
    Intuit
    • 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.
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    Intuit
    • 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
    Intuit
    • 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.
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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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    Usability
    Intuit
    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
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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
    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Intuit
    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.
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    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    In-Person Training
    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    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
    Intuit
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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
    Intuit
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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
    Intuit
    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.
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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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    Scalability
    Intuit
    No answers on this topic
    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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    Return on Investment
    Intuit
    • 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.
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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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