Side-by-side comparison
Bookkeep AI vs QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks list prices: Simple Start $38, Essentials $75, Plus $115. One Bookkeep AI subscription covers your whole book — for less than a single QBO seat.
Pricing
| Item | Bookkeep AI | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | Forever, 1 client, no card | 30-day trial only |
| Entry price | $0/mo | $38/mo (Simple Start) |
| 3 clients | $49/mo (Solo) | $114/mo (3× Simple Start) |
| 15 clients | $149/mo (Growth Firm) | $570/mo |
| 50 clients | $399/mo (Pro Firm) | $1900/mo |
| Promo expires after 3 months | Yes — price doubles |
Features & workflow
| Feature | Bookkeep AI | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| AI categorization | Unlimited, included | Metered on Essentials+ (BETA) |
| Ask-my-books AI chat | Unlimited | 25 questions/mo cap, every tier |
| Anomaly detection (duplicates, outliers) | Advanced only ($275/mo) | |
| 13-week cash-flow forecast | Advanced only ($275/mo) | |
| Multi-client workspace | ||
| Free QBO/QBD migration | ||
| Branded client reports | Growth Firm+ | Add-on / manual |
| Lender-ready packages | Pro Firm | Export to Excel |
| Bank feeds + double-entry ledger | ||
| Inventory & projects | Roadmap | Plus tier ($115/mo) |
| Payroll | Via partner | +$50–110/mo add-on |
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Start freeComparison based on QuickBooks Online US list pricing as published on quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing. QBO promotional pricing expires after 3 months.