QuickBooks Online pricing (2026)
Paid plans start at $38/mo (Simple Start).
Pricing verified June 2026
Plans & what each includes
Monthly prices shown; annual billing usually lowers the effective rate. Confirm current numbers on the vendor page before buying — software pricing changes often.
Simple Start
Cheapest paid$38/mo
1 user
Essentials
$75/mo
3 users
Plus
$115/mo
5 users; inventory, projects
Advanced
$275/mo
25 users
Source: QuickBooks Online pricing page.
What it really costs
Real-cost reality
Simple Start is $38 a month, but most service businesses land on Essentials ($75) or Plus ($115) for multiple users and bill management. Payroll is a separate subscription (Intuit Payroll Core starts around $50 a month plus per-employee fees), so a small team running Plus plus payroll realistically clears $165 to $200 a month. The 50-percent promo only lasts three months.
Watch out for
- The 50-percent intro promo lasts three months, then the price doubles
- User caps are hard: Simple Start 1, Essentials 3, Plus 5; growth forces a tier upgrade
- Payroll is a separate paid add-on, not included on any plan
- Standard prices rose in 2025 (Essentials $65 to $75, Plus $99 to $115, Advanced $235 to $275)
- QuickBooks Payments charges per-transaction card and ACH fees on top
QuickBooks Online pricing FAQ
How much does QuickBooks Online cost?+
Paid plans start at $38/mo (Simple Start).
Does QuickBooks Online have a free plan?+
No free plan, but QuickBooks Online has a 30-day free trial so you can test it before paying.
Is there a free trial of QuickBooks Online?+
Yes. QuickBooks Online has a 30-day free trial, so you can run it on real jobs before you commit.
Price changes & new deals
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