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Quickbooks Desktop Comparison
| Feature | QuickBooks Pro | QuickBooks Premier | QuickBooks Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Audience | Small businesses with basic accounting needs | Small to medium-sized businesses needing industry-specific features | Larger businesses requiring advanced accounting and management tools |
| Number of Users | Up to 3 users | Up to 5 users | Up to 30 users |
| Industry-Specific Versions | No | Yes (e.g., Manufacturing, Retail, Nonprofit) | Yes (Customizable for multiple industries) |
| Inventory Management | Basic tracking | Enhanced tracking and sales orders | Advanced inventory with barcoding, tracking across locations, bins, etc. |
| Advanced Reporting | Basic reports | Industry-specific reports | Customizable advanced reports, more than 200 built-in templates |
| Custom Fields | Limited customization | More fields for customization | Up to 100 custom fields with advanced filters |
| Job Costing | Basic costing and project management | Advanced job costing, including change orders | Highly detailed job costing with custom reporting |
| Data Capacity | Up to 14,500 list items (customers, vendors, etc.) | Up to 14,500 list items | 1 million+ list items, designed for high volume |
| Price Levels | Basic price levels (fixed) | Up to 5 price levels per item | Advanced pricing features (by customer, quantity, etc.) |
| Multi-Location Inventory | No | Yes (basic multi-location tracking) | Advanced (track inventory across multiple warehouses, bins, etc.) |
| Support | Standard support | Priority circle support with Premier Plus | Priority circle support with Enterprise subscription |
| Advanced Permissions | No | No | Yes (User roles with over 115 customizable permissions) |
| Cloud Hosting (optional) | Available (add-on) | Available (add-on) | Available (add-on) |
| Manufacturing & Wholesale Features | No | Yes (basic manufacturing, bill of materials) | Yes (advanced manufacturing with assemblies, units of measure) |
| Advanced Inventory Tracking | No | No | Yes (FIFO costing, lot and serial number tracking, automated workflows) |
Summary
- QuickBooks Pro: Best for small businesses that need basic accounting features with a few users.
- QuickBooks Premier: Ideal for growing businesses needing industry-specific tools and advanced reports.
- QuickBooks Enterprise: Designed for larger, more complex businesses that need advanced inventory, job costing, and reporting capabilities with a higher number of users.