Skip to main content
TrustRadius
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

Overview

What is QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

QuickBooks 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…

Read more
Recent Reviews

Love QuickBooks!

10 out of 10
March 04, 2024
Incentivized
I love QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and have used it for over 20 years. It is an all in one accounting, inventory, purchase orders, sales …
Continue reading
Read all reviews

Awards

Products that are considered exceptional by their customers based on a variety of criteria win TrustRadius awards. Learn more about the types of TrustRadius awards to make the best purchase decision. More about TrustRadius Awards

Popular Features

View all 44 features
  • Bank reconciliation (167)
    8.9
    89%
  • Accounts receivable (168)
    8.9
    89%
  • Accounts payable (169)
    8.8
    88%
  • Standard reports (170)
    8.5
    85%

Reviewer Pros & Cons

View all pros & cons
Return to navigation

Pricing

View all pricing

Gold

1,261

On Premise
per year

Platinum

1,522

On Premise
per year

Gold with Remote Access

1,785.60

On Premise
per year

Entry-level set up fee?

  • Setup fee optional
For the latest information on pricing, visithttps://quickbooks.intuit.com/desktop/e…

Offerings

  • Free Trial
  • Free/Freemium Version
  • Premium Consulting/Integration Services
Return to navigation

Features

Payroll Management

Provides for pay calculation and benefit plan administration, in addition to managing direct deposit, salary revisions and payroll tracking.

8
Avg 7.5

Customization

This addresses a company’s ability to configure the software to fit its specific use case and workflow.

7.4
Avg 7.0

Security

This component helps a company minimize the security risks by controlling access to the software and its data, and encouraging best practices among users.

8.2
Avg 7.9

Reporting & Analytics

Users can report on and analyze usage, performance, ROI, and/or other metrics of success.

8.3
Avg 7.6

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting

Financial management solution, including capabilities for general ledger and configurable accounting

8
Avg 7.4

Inventory Management

The ability to track and manage the flow of goods or materials into and out of an inventory.

7.6
Avg 7.0

Order Management

The ability to process orders, and track them from quote to cash.

8.3
Avg 7.4
Return to navigation

Product Details

What is QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise?

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting and business management software designed for small to mid-sized companies. Enterprise is the most powerful of the QuickBooks solutions, with core accounting features plus customizable reporting, financial dashboards and advanced tools to manage employees, payments and different locations. Features include inventory management and order fulfillment from start to finish, job costing for end-to-end tracking of construction projects, and advanced pricing controls with integrated inventory.

Built to scale with companies, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise enables up to 40 users, and has over 200 3rd party integrations including industry specific apps. Dedicated versions for construction, manufacturing and wholesale, retail, nonprofit, and professional services are available as is hosting for remote access. Dedicated account management, on-demand training, and 24/7 technical support comes automatically with the Priority Circle loyalty program. Pricing starts at $1,200 annually with multiple packaging options to fit business needs.

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Features

General Ledger and Configurable Accounting Features

  • Supported: Accounts payable
  • Supported: Accounts receivable
  • Supported: Cash management
  • Supported: Bank reconciliation
  • Supported: Expense management
  • Supported: Time tracking
  • Supported: Fixed asset management
  • Supported: Multi-currency support
  • Supported: Multi-division support
  • Supported: Regulations compliance
  • Supported: Electronic tax filing
  • Supported: Self-service portal
  • Supported: Global Financial Support
  • Supported: Primary and Secondary Ledgers
  • Supported: Intercompany Accounting
  • Supported: Localizations
  • Supported: Journals and Reconciliations
  • Supported: Enterprise Accounting
  • Supported: Configurable Accounting
  • Supported: Centralized Rules Framework
  • Supported: Standardized Processes

Inventory Management Features

  • Supported: Inventory tracking
  • Supported: Automatic reordering
  • Supported: Location management
  • Supported: Manufacturing module

Order Management Features

  • Supported: Pricing
  • Supported: Order entry
  • Supported: Credit card processing
  • Supported: Cost of goods sold
  • Supported: Order Orchestration
  • Supported: End-to-end order visibility
  • Supported: Order exception Resolution

Payroll Management Features

  • Supported: Pay calculation
  • Supported: Benefit plan administration
  • Supported: Direct deposit files
  • Supported: Salary revision and increment management
  • Supported: Reimbursement management

Reporting & Analytics Features

  • Supported: Dashboards
  • Supported: Standard reports
  • Supported: Custom reports

Customization Features

  • Supported: API for custom integration
  • Supported: Plug-ins

Security Features

  • Supported: Role-based user permissions
  • Supported: Single sign-on capability
  • Supported: User-level audit trail

Additional Features

  • Supported: Job Costing for end-to-end tracking of construction projects
  • Supported: Advanced pricing controls with integrated inventory
  • Supported: Custom reports including industry specific reports
  • Supported: Dedicated account management, on-demand training, and 24/7 technical support
  • Supported: Dedicated versions for construction, manufacturing and wholesale, retail, nonprofit, and professional services are available
  • Supported: Hosting is available for remote access

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Video

The all-in-one business management solution | QuickBooks Enterprise

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Integrations

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Competitors

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo

Frequently Asked Questions

QuickBooks 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.

Sage Intacct, NetSuite ERP, and Sage Accounting are common alternatives for QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise.

Reviewers rate Accounts receivable and Bank reconciliation and Journals and Reconciliations highest, with a score of 8.9.

The most common users of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise are from Small Businesses (1-50 employees).
Return to navigation

Comparisons

View all alternatives
Return to navigation

Reviews and Ratings

(741)

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

(1-3 of 3)
Companies can't remove reviews or game the system. Here's why
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is the software we use to run the financial operations of our company. With this, we are able to track receivables, payables, project costs, budgets, taxes, payroll, etc. Without it, we would not know how our business is doing. The professionalism that QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise gives us, not only helps us in our internal operations but gives us credibility with banking institutions, bonding agencies and customers that require a full picture of the health of our company. Like many of the external relationships, Quickbooks is a partner to our company's overall well being.
  • Overall accounting
  • Project costs
  • Payroll
  • Taxes
  • Personalize reports
  • Software training
  • Adjustable reports after created
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a great software to use. However, the cost of the software has changed from $499-$599 every 3-4 years to an annual fee of $899 is a bit strangling to a small business. The software has not given an increase in value, only an increase in price. It's a little disappointing since I've been using this software for almost 27 years.
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting (21)
36.666666666666664%
3.7
Accounts payable
100%
10.0
Accounts receivable
100%
10.0
Cash management
90%
9.0
Bank reconciliation
100%
10.0
Expense management
100%
10.0
Time tracking
90%
9.0
Fixed asset management
90%
9.0
Multi-currency support
N/A
N/A
Multi-division support
N/A
N/A
Regulations compliance
N/A
N/A
Electronic tax filing
N/A
N/A
Self-service portal
N/A
N/A
Global Financial Support
N/A
N/A
Primary and Secondary Ledgers
N/A
N/A
Intercompany Accounting
N/A
N/A
Localizations
N/A
N/A
Journals and Reconciliations
100%
10.0
Enterprise Accounting
N/A
N/A
Configurable Accounting
N/A
N/A
Centralized Rules Framework
N/A
N/A
Standardized Processes
N/A
N/A
Inventory Management (4)
N/A
N/A
Inventory tracking
N/A
N/A
Automatic reordering
N/A
N/A
Location management
N/A
N/A
Manufacturing module
N/A
N/A
Order Management (7)
25.714285714285715%
2.6
Pricing
90%
9.0
Order entry
N/A
N/A
Credit card processing
N/A
N/A
Cost of goods sold
90%
9.0
Order Orchestration
N/A
N/A
End-to-end order visibility
N/A
N/A
Order exception Resolution
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management (5)
18%
1.8
Pay calculation
90%
9.0
Benefit plan administration
N/A
N/A
Direct deposit files
N/A
N/A
Salary revision and increment management
N/A
N/A
Reimbursement management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics (3)
90%
9.0
Dashboards
90%
9.0
Standard reports
90%
9.0
Custom reports
90%
9.0
Customization (2)
N/A
N/A
API for custom integration
N/A
N/A
Plug-ins
N/A
N/A
Security (2)
N/A
N/A
Role-based user permissions
N/A
N/A
Single sign-on capability
N/A
N/A
  • Excellent tracking of accounts
  • Legitimizes our business operations
The product has directly caused us to grow, but it has been a partner in the growth process that has allowed for us to finance that growth. Without proper accounting, we would not be able to account for our operations with banking, customers and the industry that we work in.
The setup of the QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise was painless and quick in the process. However, it did not come without a financial cost that was above what was in the past. The training has been an ongoing process over the 27 years I've used the system. I am always learning new things to add to our company's uses and needs.
I do not see any unexpected uses or benefits to our company. The information that it gives me, is what I expected.
I have not used any other software outside of QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. The only one that may be close is another Intuit product of Quicken for Home & Small Business. Both are from Intuit but serve a different purpose.
1
I am the only individual that is using the system for our company. I use QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise to run all the financial operations of our company. Much of that information is then used for taxes, project management, estimating, payroll, etc.
N/A
  • Taxes
  • Payroll
  • Project Management
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Estimating
  • Prevailing Wage Reports
  • Budgeting
  • Inventory tracking
We have been using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for so long that to change now would be a huge undertaking.
No
  • Ease of Use
We are a contractor and need to focus our attention and efforts on production of our work, not accounting. As an owner, I have been educated and trained in finance, but I do not have an accounting degree or advance training in accounting software. We need the finance software to be easy to use, yet give us the professionalism for banking and bonding purposes.
I do not believe I would change the process. I was introduced to Quickbooks by others and found it to be a software that fit our needs and was easy to use. Had I been introduced to another at the same time, I probably would be loyal to that software instead. I have no overall complaints that would make me change my selection.
  • Implemented in-house
No
  • None
The implementation was relatively painless in the operation. However, the costs change was a bit of a shocker.
  • No Training
There are a lot of online training videos that you can search for thru YouTube and video searches. Additionally, there are trainings that are given randomly that will be near any of your work establishments. After the basics, you can search online for specific questions. Many of times, there are other users who will give you assistance in the specific question you might have.
When I originally purchased the software, I purchase the version that was more towards my industry. I have updated that version ever since. It came pre-configured to my needs. Small adjustments were made over time to give me exactly what I desired.
Purchase the version that best fits your industry. If you have any questions, you can have those answered thru online assistance from others, or directly from Intuit's recommendation. With time, you will be able to make the adjustments that best fits your specific needs.
No - we have not done any customization to the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
N/A
I did not. Over the almost 30 years of use, I have only had a couple of issues that needed resolved and found the resolution to be found promptly. Since I've only had a couple of issues that needed resolution in almost 30 years, I pay for assistance "as needed".
Intuit tech support is now able to access the data thru the "back door" to investigate the data if the data had been corrupted. There was a time in which we would have to stay online for hours for Intuit Tech Support to direct the user to do the analysis and diagnosis to the software and find out where the errors occurred. Today, I can give them permission to access the software data to run the analysis and find out where the error occurred. The time for this has been cut by 80% (a guess). This also used to be a charge by Intuit. The last time I used this service, there was no charge.
  • Data entry
  • AR & AP tracking
  • Changing data source in reports
  • Finding specific report that is exactly what you need (there are a lot of reports)
Yes, but I don't use it
Quickbooks does everything that we need it to do. However, it would be nice to be able to adjust reports more easily. It can be somewhat cumbersome in changing the data.
It has worked for our small company in every way. We have very little issues with the software and when we have had problems, Intuit has stepped up and resolved in promptly.
They have always been available to meet our needs when we need it. We have had zero complaints with getting the assistance we need.
It works as expected without difficulties.
  • I have not integrated, but I export reports to other software to manipulate data
N/A
  • N/A
N/A
N/A. Our usage is for simplicity. We do not need more complicated software for our industry. Solid financials are key for a small business like mine in my industry.
We have not integrated Quickbooks to other software, so I cannot give an honest assessment.
N/A, but as always, do your research in depth and ask others what worked best for them.
Easy to work with and the sales rep was even compassionate about the new costs that were far greater than what it was. The compassion could have been a part of the sales process, but I felt heard in my complaints.
Have not needed a follow up.
No terms. We were given the price for the varying usage and we determined what price structure and support worked best with our needs.
Be honest in your needs. Do not oversell what you need in the software. Determine what your needs are in the moment with the ability to grow into more if needed.
Yes
The upgrade to a more online downloadable software vs a store purchase was new to me. I have always preferred having the disks for reload into new computer(s) or as a back up if needed. The transition was a little uncomfortable for me, but it worked out as it should. My downtime was only a couple hours as the software was downloaded and changed over to the new system. We have had zero problems since then.
  • Ongoing updates
  • Unknown
No
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is the only finance program we use. Being able to create documents and templates allows us to bill directly within the program. Using Items we can do detail[ed] job costing. Being able to reconcile bank and credit cards by directly downloading the information from the financial institutions saves a lot of time.
  • Number of Vendors and Customers.
  • Ability to have several company files.
  • Batch Entry of bills.
  • being able to drill down from summary reports.
  • Being able to see the history of a transaction.
  • Warning you of double entry of invoice number, check numbers etc.
  • Would like the dollar amount to fill in when you are using items like it does when you are using expenses.
  • To be able to add items when using bank feed to jobs and items.
  • Be able to edit jobs as a sub account of a client after the job has been created.
  • Be able to import company letterhead as a template to be used for collections.
  • Work in Progress report.
You are able to set it up for a specific industry and it will fill in the most common[ly] used accounts. But you can actually modify it very eas[ily] to use in any industry.
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting (21)
96.66666666666666%
9.7
Accounts payable
100%
10.0
Accounts receivable
100%
10.0
Cash management
100%
10.0
Bank reconciliation
100%
10.0
Expense management
100%
10.0
Time tracking
100%
10.0
Fixed asset management
100%
10.0
Multi-currency support
100%
10.0
Multi-division support
100%
10.0
Regulations compliance
100%
10.0
Electronic tax filing
80%
8.0
Self-service portal
100%
10.0
Global Financial Support
80%
8.0
Primary and Secondary Ledgers
100%
10.0
Intercompany Accounting
100%
10.0
Localizations
100%
10.0
Journals and Reconciliations
100%
10.0
Enterprise Accounting
100%
10.0
Configurable Accounting
100%
10.0
Centralized Rules Framework
70%
7.0
Standardized Processes
100%
10.0
Inventory Management (4)
100%
10.0
Inventory tracking
100%
10.0
Automatic reordering
100%
10.0
Location management
100%
10.0
Manufacturing module
100%
10.0
Order Management (7)
100%
10.0
Pricing
100%
10.0
Order entry
100%
10.0
Credit card processing
100%
10.0
Cost of goods sold
100%
10.0
Order Orchestration
100%
10.0
End-to-end order visibility
100%
10.0
Order exception Resolution
100%
10.0
Payroll Management (5)
100%
10.0
Pay calculation
100%
10.0
Benefit plan administration
100%
10.0
Direct deposit files
100%
10.0
Salary revision and increment management
100%
10.0
Reimbursement management
100%
10.0
Reporting & Analytics (3)
100%
10.0
Dashboards
100%
10.0
Standard reports
100%
10.0
Custom reports
100%
10.0
Customization (2)
90%
9.0
API for custom integration
90%
9.0
Plug-ins
90%
9.0
Security (2)
100%
10.0
Role-based user permissions
100%
10.0
Single sign-on capability
100%
10.0
  • You have to have a system that allows you to see detail and this does.
  • If you want a successful business you have to have a powerhouse.
  • QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is all inclusive, not like other programs that sell modules.
We have experience[d] a large growth in our business in a fairly short time. Quickbooks has been able to continue to meet our needs and it is seamless.
Since I have used the program for several years it was completed in less than one hour. However, it is easy to teach people that are doing simple AR and AP roles.
One of the many great things is that for people that have never set up a company financial software program are able to have a prefilled chart of accounts created automatically based on the business type.
Being able to transfer accountant versions, and also transferring to Turbo Tax.
In my opinion, there is no accounting program that stacks up against QuickBooks, [and] I have been in corporate finance for over 35 years.
3
Auditing
Project Management
AP/AR
3
All employees that use QuickBooks are able to support others
  • Job Cost
  • REvenues
  • Payables
  • We use items as cost centers for construction projects
  • We are working towards entering proper information to be able to produce work in progress reports
Because they has not been a product that we have found that offers the services for the price. Also it is so easy to convert to cloud based if needed.
Yes
Many years ago we used Basic Builder. Which was not as effective and much more expensive
  • Price
  • Product Features
  • Product Usability
  • Product Reputation
  • Prior Experience with the Product
Being backed my Intuit gives them a very high reputation
Not wasted time looking at other programs
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
  • none
Make sure that all existing data is backed up prior to implentation
  • no training
This program is basically as easy as if you can write a check you can use it
If you have experience is accounting software programs you should be able to learn on your own, especially if you use QuickBooks tutorial
It gives you the option of using items, jobs, accounts uniquely for your business
If you take the time to make sure your Chart of Accounts correctly it will save you a lot of time
Some - we have done small customizations to the interface
We use Items as cost centers for construction projects.
We make sure to add tax lines for chart of accounts
No - we have not done any custom code
Highly suggest that if there is some customization you would like to do and cannot find it, contact QuickBooks for their assistance
Premium support is part of the Enterprise package, but I very rarely have to use it.
No
A few years ago they were able to restore our database and all information after a major computer failure
  • I feel that all functions are easy
  • very easy to train people to use it
  • None
Yes, but I don't use it
I think all my prior answers shows why
The ability to create multiple company reports
We have never experienced down time
I find that the only thing that could affect performance is your hardware
  • excel
  • email
very easy
  • not at this time
  • File import/export
Always backup system prior to and integration
dealt directly with Intuit
same day
Pricing
Be honest with your needs and budget, especially with Intuit, they will guide you to the proper product for your needs
Yes
very smooth
  • They upgrade often if they get suggestions. Even if you have not had issues
  • Always improving program based on customer suggestions
  • Hoping that they add the ability to code transactions by job and item when you import bank data
No
No
March 08, 2016

Good sidekick

Score 7 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Financial statement preparation, accounting record keeping.
  • drill down to the transaction level
  • easy to learn very intuitive
  • solid reporting capabilities
  • consolidations. We have 10 companies but need to consolidate in excel.
  • I was not able to open more than 2 companies at the time.
  • expense allocation module (dimensions) would be great.
If you have a multiple company with different currency setup, QB might not be the right choice.
General Ledger and Configurable Accounting (6)
66.66666666666667%
6.7
Accounts payable
80%
8.0
Accounts receivable
80%
8.0
Cash management
70%
7.0
Bank reconciliation
60%
6.0
Expense management
60%
6.0
Time tracking
50%
5.0
Inventory Management
N/A
N/A
Order Management
N/A
N/A
Payroll Management
N/A
N/A
Reporting & Analytics
N/A
N/A
Customization
N/A
N/A
Security (2)
90%
9.0
Role-based user permissions
90%
9.0
Single sign-on capability
90%
9.0
  • we got the GL piece only and that made it hard to get 100% satisfaction. Our company could have benefited from all the other modules/advance features
  • QB does a good job for its intended purpose.
  • We are happy with the ROI we got, but now our needs are bigger
We actually are replacing QB with Sage 300
10
accounting
must be accountants
  • record keeping
  • financial statements
  • accounts payable
  • none, we got what we expected.
  • see above
  • see above
  • none, we are replacing it
  • see above
  • see above
We are getting Sage 300 due to increased business complexity
Yes
Quick books replace excel. we were operation out of excel to conduct all of our accounting functions. we did not properly anticipated the fairly rapid expansion we went thru. we should have gotten not just the GL module but all the other feature that we needed later on avoiding so many headaches
  • Price
we were on a tight budget and we were a new company with very little complexity and volume. QB was the perfect choice then and has served us well. The ease of use and reliable platform were key to get us going. we knew we were going to grow, but the deciding factor was always price.
I would have chosen all the bells and whistles from the get go rather that waiting for the volume and complexity to come. it was very difficult to even find the time to do the analysis needed to determined what solution the company was going to adopt because we were operating only out of the GL module
  • Implemented in-house
No
Change management was minimal
we were a new company and we chose QB from the get go.
  • none really
  • training
  • the normal headaches, but nothing too difficult
no, I don't.
  • Online training
  • In-person training
  • Self-taught
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
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.
Not very easy in the beginning. 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.
we got the GL module so it was very easy to configure to our needs
My suggestion would be to get as many modules you think you will need. We only got the GL piece and then found that the business needed a lot more and decided to go with a different ERP. what a pain!!!
No - there is no facility to customize the interface
No - we have not done any custom code
we did not do any custom work on it.
No
at this point the system is getting replace
I didn't get a solution at the first call. I had to call the following day.
No
I think the support is what the industry average is. I did not find it "exceptional"
  • JE preparation
  • Drill down detail
  • report creation
  • expense allocation
  • consolidations
  • intercompany eliminations
No
It is very easy to use, however it is not a very strong system.
It is not a fair rating because we did not invest in different modules to accommodate for business grow and complexity expansion.
I really did experience any event that required that much attention. for the most part the system is reliable and does not break down
QB is a good and reliable system. We probably should have explore the other modules rather that jump in to the conclusion that we needed a new ERP.
  • LA pro
  • ADP
  • Banking systems
We didn't get to integrate any of it. We realized that all of our business needs would be best addressed by getting a new ERP system. We should have develop the other modules and add more muscle to the system.
  • none
unfortunately we chose to go with Sage 300 because of its stronger integration capabilities and standard modules that come separately in QB.
no integrations took place
It is an unfair rating. we did not integrate any systems to QB because the QB platform was deemed to weak.
stick with sequel base partners
The vendor never really approached us to find out if we needed extra help. had they done that, maybe I would have explore a little deeper and stick with the QB solution rather that change to a new ERP. The vendor did not know my business and didn't try to develop a relationship.
It was not easy at all because the vendor never made itself curious about my business needs. I was completely ignorant about the full range of QB capabilities. We could have solve many of our problems by developing the more sophisticated modules rather that choose a new ERP. There was not expressed interest by the vendor to push the product.
I don't recall. The purchase was done before my time.
even if you buy off the shelf, you should make sure that the vendor knows your business well enough as to make the right recommendations and provide the right solutions. explained in detail what your vision is and allow him the time to present all possible solutions. it is important to get this right from the get go.
No
  • we did not upgrade
  • we replaced the system
  • we replaced the system
  • consolidation
  • multicurrency
  • enhance reporting capabilities
No
No
Return to navigation