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Quickbooks to AccountEdge Conversions
We feel AccountEdge is the best small business accounting software on the market today. In many ways AccountEdge Pro is equal to Quickbooks Enterprise.
Below is listed some of the advantages of AccountEdge compared to Quickbooks Enterprise Version
Built in feature set
AccountEdge has the following features lacking in Quickbook Enterprise
| Feature | AccountEdge Pro | Quickbooks Enterprise |
|---|---|---|
| Built in payroll processing and basic tax forms | Included - print W2 / W3/ 1099 | Subscription - $360/yr + $24/employee |
| Iphone and Ipad Apps | Free - Limited Data Subset | Full Data Subset - $660/yr per user |
| Retainers / Escrow / Trusts | Built in Feature | NO |
| Cross Platform File | Built in Feature | NO |
| Free Copy of Program for your Accountant | Free for your Accountant | NO |
| Ability to import and export almost all data | Built in Feature | Additional 3rd party software required |
| Multiple Location Inventory Tracking | Built in Feature | Additional $999/year |
Pricing
Most business owners plan on having their business software of over 5 years. Over the course of 5 years the cost of operating AccountEdge Pro is much less that cost of operating Quickbooks Enterprise.
| Cost Comparison over 5 year for 6 users | AccountEdge Price | Quickbooks Enterprise Price |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Investment with 6 total Users | $898 | $3800 (include 1st yr of Full Service) |
| Advanced Inventory | Already built into AccountEdge | $999/yr = $4995 |
| AE Payroll Tax Tables & Full Service Plan (Per Year) | $349/yr = $1740 | N/A |
| Quickbooks Full Service Plan (Per Year) | N/A | $1450/yr = $5800 |
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| Annual Product Upgrades | Included w/Payroll & Support Plans | Included with Full Service Plan |
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| Total 5 year cost | $2638 | $14,595 |