{"id":848,"date":"2021-12-16T07:36:57","date_gmt":"2021-12-16T12:36:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/?p=848"},"modified":"2026-03-20T02:38:58","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T06:38:58","slug":"how-to-pick-the-right-quickbooks-versions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/how-to-pick-the-right-quickbooks-versions\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Pick the Right QuickBooks Versions?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">QuickBooks has its initial release date back in 1983 when the accounting software industry had started growing. Since its introduction, this powerful software has evolved considerably based on the needs of the targeted users. To cater to the business needs related to several industries and business types, Intuit launched different QuickBooks versions.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are an accounting professional or a CPA firm owner, it is essential to know about different QuickBooks versions before selecting the right one for your business. This blog post will cover different QuickBooks desktop versions and their features, in brief, to help you make an informed decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-different-versions-of-quickbooks-desktop-products\"><span id=\"what-are-the-different-versions-of-quickbooks-desktop-products\"><b>What are the Different Versions of QuickBooks Desktop Products?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quickbooks-pro\"><span id=\"quickbooks-pro\"><b>QuickBooks Pro<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is the most basic version of QuickBooks that has been designed for small and medium businesses. With its user-friendly interface, you can manage various accounting tasks and save time. Some of its primary features include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Capacity to run more than 100 reports<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to customize reports with in-built templates<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customer Snapshot to get into the details of client insights<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bill-tracking to streamline finances<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact import\/export from emails<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Order creation<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports up to three users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you have just started the CPA firm and have a small team working for your business, you can begin with QuickBooks Pro from the list of QuickBooks versions.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Compare features and improvements across editions in our guide on <strong data-start=\"66\" data-end=\"171\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/quickbooks-pro-2020-vs-2019-vs-2018\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" data-start=\"68\" data-end=\"169\" data-is-only-node=\"\" target=\"_blank\">QuickBooks Pro 2020 vs. 2019 vs. 2018<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quickbooks-premier\"><span id=\"quickbooks-premier\"><b>QuickBooks Premier<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Known as the medium-level QuickBook version, QuickBooks Premier is meant for growing companies that need help with automating various business-related tasks using advanced software. It is further classified into multiple variants &#8211; General Business, Nonprofit, Contractors, etc., each of which has its unique features to the industry type.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the standard features that QuickBooks Premier has in addition to the ones available with QuickBooks Pro are:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to run more than 14,000 data entries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Barcode facility<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Balance sheet tracking<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to add PO numbers in email<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reminder for payroll liability<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports up to five concurrent users<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>See what\u2019s new and how each version stacks up in our guide on <strong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"199\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/differences-between-quickbooks-2019-vs-2020-vs-2021\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"197\" data-is-only-node=\"\" target=\"_blank\">Differences Between QuickBooks 2019 vs. 2020 vs. 2021<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-quickbooks-enterprise\"><span id=\"quickbooks-enterprise\"><b>QuickBooks Enterprise<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the most robust QuickBooks version designed for enterprises and large businesses. As an end-to-end business solution, QuickBooks Enterprise also has industry-specific features available with multiple variants &#8211; Contractors, Retailers, nonprofits, etc. Depending on the required feature set, you can also select from the numerous plans of QuickBooks Enterprise, namely Gold, Silver, Platinum, and Diamond.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the features of earlier versions of QuickBooks, this version comes with advanced functionalities like:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Advanced reporting tools<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ability to run 1,00,000 data entries<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Supports 40 concurrent users<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/quickbooks-enterprise-pricing\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/quickbooks-enterprise-pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noreferrer noopener\">Advanced inventory<\/a> features for tracking of large orders<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Faster processing of paychecks backed by Assisted Payroll Service<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In-built barcode scanner<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore the feature updates and enhancements in our guide on <strong data-start=\"61\" data-end=\"203\"><a class=\"\" href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/blog\/quickbooks-enterprise-comparison-2020-vs-2019-vs-2018\/\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\" data-start=\"63\" data-end=\"201\" data-is-only-node=\"\" target=\"_blank\">QuickBooks Enterprise Comparison: 2020 vs. 2019 vs. 2018<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-more-advantageous-with-quickbooks-hosting\"><span id=\"whats-more-advantageous-with-quickbooks-hosting\"><b>What\u2019s More Advantageous with QuickBooks Hosting?<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Irrespective of the QuickBooks version you select for your business, you can benefit from the power of cloud technology by hosting the software of a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/dedicated-server\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noopener\"><b>dedicated cloud server<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This is possible with the help of a reliable QuickBooks hosting provider. Ideally, you can host any QB version on the cloud, depending on the versions supported by the hired cloud solution provider.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By hosting your QuickBooks desktop version, you will benefit from:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remote software access<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multi-user access and collaboration on the same QB files<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No difference in utility when hosted on cloud<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easy to scale resources and hosting plan<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Budget-friendly<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Top-notch security<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">SLA-backed uptime guarantee<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\"><span id=\"final-thoughts\"><b>Final Thoughts<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Each of the QuickBooks versions is unique and caters to some specific needs of business across industries. Once you realize the need and utility of their features, selecting the right one becomes more manageable. Post getting the required QuickBooks license, you can host the software on our <a href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/hosting\/quickbooks\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/hosting\/quickbooks\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow noreferrer noopener\">cloud servers <\/a>at an affordable price.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reach us for all your queries related to <a href=\"https:\/\/verito.com\/quickbooks-hosting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"dofollow\" >QuickBooks hosting<\/a> at 1-855-583-7486.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"QuickBooks has its initial release date back in 1983 when the accounting software industry had started growing. 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