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    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

    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
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    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)ProContractor
    Free Trial
    NoNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    57%
    Would buy again
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    57%
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    Features
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)ProContractor
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    7.8
    3 Ratings
    3% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    8.7
    5 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Pay calculation10.02 Ratings9.05 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration5.02 Ratings8.04 Ratings
    Direct deposit files8.03 Ratings10.05 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management8.02 Ratings10.04 Ratings
    Reimbursement management8.03 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 Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    28% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    API for custom integration10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Plug-ins10.04 Ratings00 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    8 Ratings
    20% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Single sign-on capability10.08 Ratings00 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions10.05 Ratings00 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    14 Ratings
    24% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    6.8
    5 Ratings
    12% below category average
    Dashboards10.012 Ratings9.14 Ratings
    Standard reports10.014 Ratings7.04 Ratings
    Custom reports10.08 Ratings5.04 Ratings
    Data exportability00 Ratings6.05 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    15 Ratings
    27% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    Ratings
    Accounts payable10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Accounts receivable10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cash management10.09 Ratings00 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation10.010 Ratings00 Ratings
    Expense management10.014 Ratings00 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 Ratings00 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing10.013 Ratings00 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 Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    3 Ratings
    31% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    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 Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    10.0
    5 Ratings
    30% above category average
    Viewpoint ProContractor
    -
    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
    Human Resource Management
    Comparison of Human Resource Management features of QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    -
    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 Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    -
    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 Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    -
    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 Self-Employed (discontinued) and Viewpoint ProContractor
    Feature
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)
    -
    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
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    User Ratings
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)ProContractor
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    5.0
    (8 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    -
    (0 ratings)
    Usability
    9.4
    (2 ratings)
    7.7
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    10.0
    (2 ratings)
    5.7
    (6 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    QuickBooks Self-Employed (discontinued)ProContractor
    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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    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
    • 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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    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
    • 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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    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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    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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    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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    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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    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
    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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    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
    • 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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    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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