--- description: Learn more about QuickBooks Desktop price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Ireland. Read verified software reviews and discover tools that fit your business needs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: QuickBooks Desktop Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Ireland 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) > [QuickBooks Desktop](/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro) # QuickBooks Desktop Canonical: https://www.capterra.ie/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro Page: 1 / 103\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro?page=2) > QuickBooks Desktop is an accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, expenses, invoices, payroll, payments and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 2553 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses QuickBooks Desktop? QuickBooks Desktop caters to businesses across multiple industries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 2553 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Intuit - **Founded**: 1983 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$1,922.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounting - Accounts Payable - Accounts Receivable - Approval Process Control - Audit Trail - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Chart of Accounts - Customer Statements - Expense Tracking - Financial Reporting - General Ledger - Income & Balance Sheet - Inventory Management - Invoice Processing - Multi-Currency - Payment Collection - Payment Processing - Payroll Management - Profit/Loss Statement - Project Accounting - Receivables Ledger - Reminders - Tax Calculation - Tax Management - Third-Party Integrations - Transaction Management ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Word ## Category - [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) ## Related Categories - [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) - [POS Systems](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30520/accounts-payable/software) - [Financial Reporting Tools](https://www.capterra.ie/directory/30050/financial-reporting/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I really was upset when Quickbooks Desktop ceased trading in Europe and tried to force customers to use their Online product. I tried using Quickbooks Online, but could not import enough legacy data, so I decided to switch to another brand. > > It was good while it was operating in the EU, but it was a huge let-down when they dropped the EU. They also made it very difficult to access old accounts once they tried to make everyone switch to Quickbooks Online. ----- ### "The Powerful Standard That Still Beats the Online Version for Value" — 5.0/5 > **Maxwell** | *9 December 2025* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The biggest win for me here is the Value for Money when you actually crunch the numbers. While everyone pushes the Online version, QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus is significantly cheaper in the long run, especially if you manage multiple company files. With Online, you pay a monthly subscription for each separate entity, but with Desktop, I can run books for multiple businesses under one annual license. Ease of Use is another major factor. The interface is lightning fast because it runs locally on my machine. I do not have to wait for web pages to load or worry about internet lag when I am entering a stack of invoices. The reporting features are deeper and more customizable than the cloud version, giving me exactly the data I need without jumping through hoops. > > **Cons**: The primary downside is the Cost structure change. It used to be a one time purchase, but now the "Plus" model forces an annual subscription, which is frustrating for long time users who preferred owning the software outright. It is an added expense we have to budget for every year now. Also, Customer Support can be a challenge; hold times are often long, and sometimes it feels like they are just trying to upsell you to the Online platform rather than fixing the immediate Desktop issue. You also miss out on the anytime, anywhere access that the cloud version offers, so you are tied to your office computer. > > Despite the shift to an annual subscription model, QuickBooks Pro Plus Desktop remains the superior choice for serious business accounting. It handles heavy data loads and complex inventory much better than the web based alternative. The savings over QuickBooks Online are undeniable for my specific needs, and the software just feels more robust and professional. It is the reliable workhorse that keeps my finances in order without the monthly subscription bloat of the cloud versions. ----- ### "QuickBooks Desktop - Gold Standard" — 4.0/5 > **Brian** | *20 February 2026* | Cosmetics | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Have been using QuickBooks Desktop for years to complete all bookkeeping tasks for my small business. The software is intuitive and good for general accounting purposes. I especially like the way QuickBooks pairs with TurboTax at tax time. The end of year reports are also very helpful. > > **Cons**: My only complaint is the business decision Intuit made to move away from the Desktop product to the QuickBooks Online only product which requires you to purchase an annual license. Plus, I don't trust having all my financial data in the cloud with the online product. > > Overall, it's good. And once you've used it for years, it's difficult to move to another bookkeeping software program. ----- ### "Stay away from QBDT Enterprise" — 1.0/5 > **Bill** | *21 January 2026* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Invoicing works as it should. The inventory management and assembly tools help keep inventory up to date > > **Cons**: Everything else from paying bills to shipping and loan management is terrible. features continue to be taken away while the price has gone up exponentially for what continues to be an inferior product each year > > I have been a QBDT Enterprise MW edition user for almost 18 years. Each year Intuit continues to destroy what was once a decent product. Paying bills used to be a snap but they they added third party Melio which is a nightmare. Shipping was easy and precise until they changed their shipping manager to what looks like also a third party that has no real world functionality. My business doesn't fit into the tiny box they have forced me into but they just don't care. ----- ### "Thumbs up for QB Desktop Enterprise" — 5.0/5 > **JANICE** | *11 March 2026* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise Edition is user friendly and I am able to customize report fields, fonts, titles, etc. > > **Cons**: difficult to get customer support, they don't give you an easy to locate customer support phone number. > > I have been using QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise for over 10 years and have had very few program issues requiring support. ----- Page: 1 / 103\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ie/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ie/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data