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QuickBooks DesktopindiAccounting
Paid

Paid commercial software; Intuit sells several editions.

 Paid

The accounting app costs $249 one time. Payroll and multi-user features are optional paid…

macOS Windows, Linux
  • Accounting, payroll and inventory in one program
  • Industry-specific editions
  • Combines invoicing, bills, banking, and double-entry bookkeeping
  • Includes financial reports and bank reconciliation
  • Paid commercial software
  • Intuit steers many customers towards its cloud product instead
  • Payroll and multi-user hosting require paid add-ons
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License: Proprietary
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 8, 2026

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