QuickBooks Online comes in four plans, each adding capability over the last. Here is what actually changes between them.
Simple Start (1 User)
Covers the basics: income and expense tracking, invoicing, and simple reports. Built for freelancers and solo operators who just need clean books and to get paid.
Essentials (Up to 3 Users)
Everything in Simple Start, plus bill management and time tracking, and room for two more people to log in. A natural step up once you bring on a bookkeeper or a business partner.
Plus (Up to 5 Users)
Our most popular Online plan. Adds inventory tracking and project profitability reporting — useful once you are selling physical products or running multiple client projects and want to see which ones are actually profitable.
Advanced (Up to 25 Users)
Built for larger teams: custom and batch reporting, batch invoicing, and dedicated support. If you are running Online at real scale with a finance team rather than one bookkeeper, Advanced is where you land.
Choosing Between Them
- Solo freelancer → Simple Start
- Small team with a bookkeeper → Essentials
- Selling products or running projects → Plus
- Larger finance team → Advanced
See current pricing on all four on our QuickBooks Online category page, or message us on WhatsApp if you are between two plans and want a second opinion.