QuickBooks Enterprise Reviews

Pros

The seamless integrations, technical (both IT & Accounting) support, and intuitive user interface provides a great experience for automating a small or midsize operation

Cons

It loads slowly -- I feel like Quickbooks constrains the amount of servers it dedicates to this platform. There are businesses that have far more transactions that we, and it still takes a while for reports or pages to render.

Alternatives Considered

FreshBooks, Sage 100 and Microsoft Excel

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Ease of use and separation of systems. Sage is great for large, industrial ERP uses. Quickbooks is better for small, nimble divisions.

Switched From

Sage 100

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

The automation and integrations. Our transactions book seamlessly and we don't have to spend a lot of time on non-value add activities such as month end reconciliations.

Pros

User friendly and easy to use at every working level, especially to check the details from top to front level. Its reporting and presentation are excellent.
As its name QuickBooks is very quick to understand.

Cons

Its little to change in style from horizontal to vertical presentation of reports,

Alternatives Considered

Acumatica Cloud ERP

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

easy to understand it and easy to implement as well as easy to use at each working level,

Switched From

TallyPrime

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

Easy to available and easy to use it with low or minimum cost as compared to others.

Pros

I use the Manufacturing edition. The inventory management features are fairly easy to use and understand. Reporting is straight forward with summary and detailed financials.

Cons

Loss of functionality. First thing they took away was the loan manager. Next was interfacing with with my bank directly for bill pay. Instead they added a third party Melio to administer the bill pay through either paper checks or ACH transfers. ACH transfers work relatively well except for the occasional cancelled payment without explanation. Checks can only be written for one invoice and each check costs $1.50. So, for example, if I have a vendor with net 10th terms and 5 invoices from that vendor over a month's time, then Melio can only write 5 checks all to be delivered on the 10th at a cost of $1.50 per check. They also take my money 10 days before the payment is made effectively floating my cash for 10 days. I know these are complaints about Melio but Intuit made the decision to bring them in and it has been a disaster for me. Quickbooks could care less.

Pros

I like that it integrates with 3rd party software easily

Cons

I dislike that I cannot pull a balance sheet report by class. I use the class function for fund reporting and if I receive funds into the P&L they will sit there unused if they are for capital items.

Alternatives Considered

Sage Intacct and QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Sage wasn't large enough to hold all of the projects that we needed. It doesn't integrate as well with our procurement software.

Switched From

Sage Accounting

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

The capability to create an infinite number of projects.

Pros

QuickBooks Enterprise centralises financial management for all departments, from research labs to student organisations, creating a unified system that simplifies auditing and reporting. The platform is scalable, adjusting to changes in grant funding and student enrollment throughout the academic year. Moreover, it offers advanced tracking that provides new insights into how resources are allocated, which could lead to competition between departments over funding.

Cons

It may sometime have difficulty handling the complex financial setups, like managing endowments or allocating specialised research funds.

Pros

QuickBooks Enterprise stands out to me for its comprehensive suite of advanced features designed to meet the needs of larger businesses. Its robust reporting tools offer deep insights into financial performance with highly customizable reports, while its scalability supports more users and higher transaction volumes. The software also provides industry-specific solutions, such as tailored features for manufacturing or retail, enhancing its relevance and functionality. Advanced inventory management capabilities help track and control complex inventory systems, and dedicated customer support ensures quick resolution of issues. Enhanced security features further protect sensitive data, making QuickBooks Enterprise a powerful and reliable choice for growing organizations with intricate financial needs.This is a great software to use and I would recommend this to other like myself.

Cons

One notable con of QuickBooks Enterprise is its cost. The software is significantly more expensive than other QuickBooks versions, which can be a substantial investment for smaller businesses or those with tighter budgets.

Pros

The best thing is that it is connected to cloud .

Cons

It's advanced structure , you have to learn it .

Alternatives Considered

FreshBooks

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Quick books offer more advanced features in billing and many more .

Switched From

FreshBooks

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

I consider fresh books . Who are in this startup.

Pros

I liked how inexpensive the product is, the interface is also very easy to navigate.

Cons

What I like least about the app is that Companies can’t contractor memo.

Alternatives Considered

Gusto and ADP Workforce Now

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Gusto was too expensive, they also didn’t have very good costumer service.

Switched From

Gusto

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

Cheapest and easiest option to set up in a matter of days.

Pros

It includes robust features tailored for larger businesses, such as advanced inventory management, customizable reporting, and enhanced security options.

Cons

The software can be overwhelming for new users, with a steep learning curve due to its extensive features and functionalities.

Alternatives Considered

Dynamics 365

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

QuickBooks Enterprise integrates well with various third-party applications, allowing businesses to streamline their workflows and enhance functionality.

Pros

For someone start booking it was very helpful and user friendly very smart to run your business and track your invoices as business owner
Reports of QuickBooks was very useful

Cons

Unfortunately in my experience while Ian working on it it keeps crashing
I hope with new updates not facing this again

Pros

It is good for people that runs a small business but does not know book keeping, if you do know book keeping or accounting, is not recommended as you know double crossing accounts and not being able to see that process gets on your nerves, you are better using something similar to sage or what used to be peach.

Cons

I did not like that uses Microsoft. Net framework to run, if framework brakes, you are and you need to clean install windows, you have to back up, format, install, set up and restore everything, also in have seen cases where they do not support software after just four years which really sucks as you have to buy the newest version.

Alternatives Considered

Sage Accounting and FreshBooks

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

More suitable for clients not familiar with book keeping running small businesses.

Pros

Quickbooks is so simple and user friendly. It is so easy for me to run reports on anything I need. Quickbooks has cut the time it takes me to do payroll by more than half! All of our employees really like the electronic paystub feature as well! So far it has been an excellent product.

Cons

We use Quickbooks online so from time to time there are some glitches that have to be fixed. Also, it can be difficult to get to the right customer service department.

Alternatives Considered

Paychex Flex

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Sage was becoming a big headache and the price kept increasing without the product making any improvements.

Switched From

Sage 100

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

The overall value. We could get more for the price with what Quickbooks was offering. Plus the compatibility of Quickbooks with so many other products.

Pros

The thing I like most about Quickbooks is its completeness. For a small to medium sized business one gets to have a user friendly accounting and inventory system all rolled into one. Add to that its customizable reports suited to ones needed data. Some of these reports which are very vital to a business owner are Daily/Weekly/Monthly and even Annual Sales Report, Inventory related reports, Expenses Reports, Accounts Payables and Receivables, Banking and many more.

Cons

Like any software, or for whatever product that is, Quickbooks also have some flaws. Personally, I would prefer the customization of forms to be more flexible where the user can have more control. An example of this is the addition of additional fields aside from those that are built-in. Another thing i don't like about Quickbooks is its limitation on the number of items and the size of its company file. In a previous company I worked at, I have reached the maximum number of items, thus I was faced with deleting some items, and those items had transactions connected to them. Finally, I suggest Intuit increase the maximum company size because in my experience, when I reached the maximum company file size, the system totally lagged big time.

Alternatives Considered

MYOB Acumatica

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

Quickbooks was more user friendly for me and I like its user interface versus MYOB. Well Quicken wasn't for me, it was mainly intended for accountants and basic accounting processes without inventory module.

Pros

QuickBooks is easy to import into, export out of and directly integrate with certain platforms. The software was built with the user experience in mind.

Cons

The price is a bit higher than the competition, so technically its a con. However, I don't consider this a negative because sometimes you get what you pay for and I found QBO to have better features and a better reputation as a whole.

The support is not as easy to work with as I would like. But compared to some of the competiton, its better than not having any.

Alternatives Considered

FreshBooks and Xero

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Excel even with automations doesn't cut the mustard as an accounting solution.

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

Reputation was the primary reason. Secondary to that, it is well known in the industry and integrates with other related solutions.

Pros

QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is an incredibly powerful accounting software with a wide range of features and capabilities. It is easy to use and understand, making it a great solution for businesses of all sizes. The ability to customize the software to meet the needs of individual businesses makes it an excellent choice for businesses looking for an accounting solution.

Cons

Although QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is an excellent choice for businesses, it can be quite expensive. Additionally, the software requires a certain level of knowledge and understanding to operate effectively.

Pros

This software is very user friendly. Getting to individual accounts is easy and straight forward. The importing of bank records saves me a ton of time doing payroll and reimbursements each month. I can track all of the owner's businesses in one place without paying extra per company added.

Cons

We opted for this version because of the PO tracking. The problem is, the PO's are not created by us. They are created by our customers so we can't actually use that part of the software that we paid for. I can still run reports and track project time and expenses, but I can't track a PO given to us and how much left to be billed. I still have to do that manually. It also doesn't integrate with T-sheets without renaming projects on one platform or the other. One is for my engineers, the other is for our customers tracking. The two do not use the same formatting.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

The owner of the company opted for Enterprise because of the PO tracking ability and being able to track multiple companies in one piece of software instead of paying per company like QB online. However, the tracking is for PO's we create and that is not how our company works. The PO's are given to us by our customers. Pro would have fulfilled our needs in this case.

Pros

QuickBooks does everything I need it to do, simple input (after my accountant set it up), some nice reports, easy to read screens, and easy for me to produce P&L for myself and taxes.

Cons

Terrible support. I had issues with some items and waited for hours on hold, spoke to people with such strong accents I could not understand them. I was actually stuck and could not work and asked to be escalated to North American support- - they said they could not do that. The offered me a manager and hung up on me. I called the corporate office and even sent letters, and never got any responses. Very frustrating when you spend this kind of money and the support is not there.

Pros

I like QB for it's completeness to operate a business. It integrates your banking, your customer base and sales and/or estimates seamlessly. You can use it to email customers or print out what you need. There are so many facets to this software it'll take you a while to get to know them. Once you do, you'll be forever beholden to use them. It's hard to go back to a simple spreadsheet again. All invoices/estimates are custom-izable. You can use your logos and iven if you're a small micro business, you present yourself as a competent, savvy businessperson.

Cons

You must purchase a new copy every 3 years. Some of the features you get used to using become un-usable if the newer version isn't purchased. QB doesn't support many of it's features after the program is 3 yrs old. You can still use the program, but some of the conveniences are gone, such as emailing invoices, or payroll. QB has a habit of having you get used to their newer features and then take them away once the program is more than three years old.

Pros

Once you familiarize yourself with the product it's easy to use. I have been using QuickBooks for 16 years for my small business for all of my daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly bookkeeping needs. It saves me time and money on accounting expenses and allows me to stay organized. Because I handle all the day to day accounting needs thru QuickBooks I only have to pay my accountant to handle my yearly tax return. And because QuickBooks makes it easy to stay organized with income, sales and expenditures my accountant spends less time preparing my tax return which also saves me money.

Cons

That the Cloud version is a bit too pricey for my small business needs.

Pros

Many parts of the service feel unpolished and there are many bugs, but it is HIGHLY FUNCTIONAL. And cheap. It is hands down the best bang-for-buck of any other accounting software out there. I have been a happy user despite the bugs, because:

There are many things that QuickBooks does really well. Invoicing (while hard to automate) is very robust, and by far the single cheapest invoicing option I have found.

The system's auto-categorization abilities when matching expenditures, revenue sources, etc is fantastic. Further, you integrate QuickBooks with a slew of other services, making for a fairly customizable and generally robust accounting tool. It's also easy to get an accountant on to balance and check your books.

Cons

TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE

I was charged for payroll without consent. 6 months ago I signed up for a free trial to see what the Quickbook's portal for payroll looks like; after toying around a little bit and deciding that it was, while not great, functional, I cancelled my trial with the intention of getting the service when I hire full-time employees. Received cancellation screen. No problems.

Fastforward to now, I go to sign up for payroll and discover I have been being charged for the last 6 months. I called in expecting to get a credit or waiver of future fees for a few months, only to be told that

“QuickBooks does not refund for non-usage”. I explained the situation, and was told that "I shouldn't have signed up for the product then". I asked to speak to a manager, she took my phone number, and I never received the follow-up phone call.

Is it a large amount of money? no. However, I have been a very active user of QuickBooks for nearly two years now and it is extremely disappointing to see that they would treat a long-term client this way.

Pros

1) Ease of Use
2) Support
3) Quick
4) Direct Deposit Available using a number of different options (bank account, prepaid debit, etc)
5) Both returns files jointly
6) Need little knowledge of finance or industry to acquire the most amount of money possible
7) All extra forms necessary needed for you individual circumstances completed by QB within the existing program
8) Option to purchase Audit Protection that comes with legal representation if necessary
9) Low cost for Quality product
10) Pre-populated information if a returning customer.
11) The List goes On.

Cons

If I HAD to make a complaint it would be that the Intuit / QB system has allowed me to create a number of accounts over the years but didn't "flag" this this or suggest I merge them. As a result, it often takes me significant time to "locate" the actual documents I'm seeking, which I have found time consuming and annoying b/c I have such little time. So each year I Login into my account, I am confused as to "which" account QB is using and uploading. That is something I will address in the near future.

Also, there are becoming so many versions of QB's to choose from that it was a little confusing for me to decide which one to pick considering I've had several changes takes place in my status (Divorced, New Small Business Owner, Need to Document Major Assets, Expenses, Deductions and Self-Declared Income). So choosing the correct version of QB was a little dicey.....but in QB defense, I didn't call to seek help in making that decision either. However, when I finally did look into it, I still couldn't find EVERYTHING I NEED IN ONE PRODUCT (which, let's be real here, is probably a good marketing strategy), but it isn't sitting well with me. I feel it would be beneficial for QB as an organization to streamline different products to be more comprehensive and to simplify their product line for the new user. If I had never used QB in the past, this fact alone would have intimidated me enough to prevent me from purchasing it. True story.

Pros

QuickBooks software helps from small to large businesses, companies, and enterprises to manage more efficiently their accounts through the best cloud-based software. Enterprises can easily manage their projects, invoices and other accounting solutions. This Software has a centralized dashboard, it allows users to get more insights into their business swings. This software also helped me much time to see my organizational performance by using QuickBooks Online advanced key performance indicators. Another benefit of using this software that it gives its administrators to assign the chore to the employees for example salespersons and others. Capturing easily digital receipts copies sorting out transactions, tax categories handling and other improved financial operations in this software make me and our organization toughest tasks easier those were never like this before using QuickBooks.

Cons

However, having all these wonderful pros I personally feel some cons of this software being a proficient user. Some of the features for industry types of businesses are not enough just for an example for eCommerce Barcode scanning etc. If I take it out of accounting solution there would be missing some other reports key factors. Sometimes the system crashes happen very rarely but still is a problem.

Pros

It mostly worked, some of the time. I was able to transfer my data to Quickbooks Onine.

Cons

The General Ledger worked most of the time, however, about every-other month the Balance sheet would be out of balance and require a rebuild. If you were to list out every feature of QBE, I would be able to find a problem with it. This is the Frankenstein of software. Every "enterprise" feature is just someone else's software poorly glued onto QB. Calling this software Enterprise is a flat out lie and Intuit should be ashamed. Basic features cannot be changed without all users logging out of the system. Most of the "advanced" and "enterprise" features don't work as advertised. Cash flow reports were NEVER accurate.

Alternatives Considered

NetSuite

Reasons for Choosing QuickBooks Enterprise

Was looking for the ability to integrate software

Reasons for Switching to QuickBooks Enterprise

Price

Pros

The product that I have used of Quickbooks is Quickbooks Self Employed. I really like the different options it gives you to keep track of all your transactions throughout the year. You can link your bank account that you use for your business and choose whether the transactions are business or personal. You can either do this from the desktop version or from the app that you can install on either your Android or iPhone. One of the things I love most is the mileage tracker. It keeps me from having to keep track in a mileage log. It provides a map that shows where the start and stop of the trip was and you can choose Personal or Business and categorize them with what the trip was for also! The software is really easy to use and I would recommend it to anyone.

Cons

The one thing that I have disliked about the Quickbooks Self Employed is the fact that I have not been able to find an option to add a second business. I have various businesses and I would like to be able to separate my purchases by each business, but as I cannot find a way to do so, I am only able to use the app for one of my business and its expenses.

Pros

I've been an avid quickbooks user for years. They ease of use, dynamic reporting and ability to customize reports are awesome. I also really like the ability to download data directly from my bank to the software and clear checks. The desktop version is still a great value when compared to the online version and offers far more functionality, but buyer beware-- many functions will time out if you don't continuously upgrade to newer versions.

Cons

Nickel and Dime functionality-- Software has a number of "optional" features which require additional fees. It continuously nags the user in an attempt to upsell these items. My prior bank charged an additional fee for online data downloads, but my current bank (Capital One) does not. I think that this is bank to bank specific, but would greatly enhance the user experience if it was offered at no additional charge. QB Payroll is just OK for very small businesses, but doesn't have the same functionality as other systems offered by ADP/Paychex-- it does handle very basic reporting and deposits to third party payroll, and for state and local tax payments.

Customer support can be hit or miss, with QB attempting to charge for support for software specific reinstalls, or errors, outside of the user setup.