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David Barnett · January 17th, 2017, 11:00 AM

Previous threads were back from around 2010, so I imagine some new startups might be worth checking out. My question is is anyone using accounting software they recommend. Mostly, aside from Quickbooks, or is Quickbooks worth the money and if so what addt'l services do you find make it worthwhile (ease of use, support/tutorials, sales mgmt).

Looking for accounting software, I've heard of Xero & Zoho, and in researching came across Freshbooks too. Sometimes however these knockoffs can have their faults, or bad support/little tutorials online. I tried accounting software thru my web host (GoDaddy) last year. It seemed to be software they purchased from a company a few years ago. It was a bit cumbersome & I couldn't download and save invoices to easily, wasn't much of a fan. Kindof online only like Google docs vs MS Word/Excel. When I called for help, understandly their (web hosting) tech support didn't know all that much about it, almost surprised they offered it or a customer actually was using it. Moving on.

Roger Gunkel · January 17th, 2017, 12:59 PM

Hi Dave,

Have a look at this programme https://www.gnucash.org/ I got very fed up with escalating costs of quick books etc and when my last version of Intuit suddenly stopped working after 4 years, I was told by them that they had changed to annual subscription at about £150 p.a.. I tried Gnucash on recommendation and found it as good as any of the others and it's FREE.

Roger

Pete Cofrancesco · January 17th, 2017, 10:23 PM

I have an very old version of QB that I only use to create invoices and mark them paid. Everything else gets entered into a spreadsheet with the end goal of compiling the information I need to do my taxes ie tracking my expenses and documenting my deductions.

Simon Denny · January 18th, 2017, 01:43 AM

I use this: https://www.manager.io
It's free and works extremely well, they update often and the forums are loaded with info.

Jim Michael · January 18th, 2017, 05:13 AM

Use something an accountant would be familiar with so you don't end up paying for the learning curve. QB 2017 is available as an installable application if you want to avoid the web based implementation and less than $200.

Mike Watson · January 18th, 2017, 04:23 PM

I use waveapps.com for my invoicing, it's free. I do my expenses through a complex system of saving e-mails, bank statements, and spreadsheets. I was all set up to buy quickbooks starting 1/1/17 and when I went to buy it I saw solidly mediocre ratings across the board, and decided what I had was mediocre or better, so I didn't do it.

Simon Denny · January 18th, 2017, 04:32 PM

Manager IO https://www.manager.io has all that one needs for small business or personal use. I have tried them all and found Manager IO the best all round. Generating reports for your Tax Agent is simple, invoicing, P/L statements, contractors, payroll and the list goes on... it's all in there.

It's free (FREE) don't forget and once you set up a Business in Manager IO you'll never regret trying this.

Phil Goetz · January 18th, 2017, 05:17 PM

You can make invoices in paypal...

Alex Khachatryan · February 3rd, 2017, 07:34 PM

I use this platform for 6th year and it only gets better:
https://invoice.2go.com/

January 17th, 2017, 11:00 AM	#1
David Barnett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 951	Accounting Software Previous threads were back from around 2010, so I imagine some new startups might be worth checking out. My question is is anyone using accounting software they recommend. Mostly, aside from Quickbooks, or is Quickbooks worth the money and if so what addt'l services do you find make it worthwhile (ease of use, support/tutorials, sales mgmt). Looking for accounting software, I've heard of Xero & Zoho, and in researching came across Freshbooks too. Sometimes however these knockoffs can have their faults, or bad support/little tutorials online. I tried accounting software thru my web host (GoDaddy) last year. It seemed to be software they purchased from a company a few years ago. It was a bit cumbersome & I couldn't download and save invoices to easily, wasn't much of a fan. Kindof online only like Google docs vs MS Word/Excel. When I called for help, understandly their (web hosting) tech support didn't know all that much about it, almost surprised they offered it or a customer actually was using it. Moving on.

January 17th, 2017, 12:59 PM	#2
Roger Gunkel Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: LIncolnshire, UK Posts: 2,213	Re: Accounting Software Hi Dave, Have a look at this programme https://www.gnucash.org/ I got very fed up with escalating costs of quick books etc and when my last version of Intuit suddenly stopped working after 4 years, I was told by them that they had changed to annual subscription at about £150 p.a.. I tried Gnucash on recommendation and found it as good as any of the others and it's FREE. Roger

January 17th, 2017, 10:23 PM	#3
Pete Cofrancesco Inner Circle Join Date: May 2004 Location: USA Posts: 3,005	Re: Accounting Software I have an very old version of QB that I only use to create invoices and mark them paid. Everything else gets entered into a spreadsheet with the end goal of compiling the information I need to do my taxes ie tracking my expenses and documenting my deductions.

January 18th, 2017, 01:43 AM	#4
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Re: Accounting Software I use this: https://www.manager.io It's free and works extremely well, they update often and the forums are loaded with info.

January 18th, 2017, 05:13 AM	#5
Jim Michael Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 895	Re: Accounting Software Use something an accountant would be familiar with so you don't end up paying for the learning curve. QB 2017 is available as an installable application if you want to avoid the web based implementation and less than $200.

January 18th, 2017, 04:23 PM	#6
Mike Watson Trustee Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,082	Re: Accounting Software I use waveapps.com for my invoicing, it's free. I do my expenses through a complex system of saving e-mails, bank statements, and spreadsheets. I was all set up to buy quickbooks starting 1/1/17 and when I went to buy it I saw solidly mediocre ratings across the board, and decided what I had was mediocre or better, so I didn't do it.

January 18th, 2017, 04:32 PM	#7
Simon Denny Trustee Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 1,409	Re: Accounting Software Manager IO https://www.manager.io has all that one needs for small business or personal use. I have tried them all and found Manager IO the best all round. Generating reports for your Tax Agent is simple, invoicing, P/L statements, contractors, payroll and the list goes on... it's all in there. It's free (FREE) don't forget and once you set up a Business in Manager IO you'll never regret trying this.

January 18th, 2017, 05:17 PM	#8
Phil Goetz Austinite Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Austin Posts: 550	Re: Accounting Software You can make invoices in paypal...

February 3rd, 2017, 07:34 PM	#9
Alex Khachatryan Regular Crew Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 134	Re: Accounting Software I use this platform for 6th year and it only gets better: https://invoice.2go.com/