Accounting Software
A solid all-rounder with strong automation and built-in payroll.
QuickBooks Online is the global market leader in cloud accounting, and its UK offering has matured significantly. Intuit has invested heavily in AI-powered features like automatic categorisation and receipt matching, and the built-in payroll is a genuine differentiator.
The platform is intuitive for clients who need to use it directly, and the mobile app is one of the best in the category. For firms with international clients, the multi-entity and multi-currency handling is strong.
The integration ecosystem is smaller than Xero's in the UK, but the core integrations are solid, and the API is well-documented for custom work.
Best for
Firms with international clients or those wanting built-in payroll
Plans from £12/month (Simple Start) to £32/month (Advanced). Payroll included on some plans. User limits apply on lower tiers.
QuickBooks Online is a strong choice if you need built-in payroll, have international clients, or your clients are already using it. The AI features are genuinely useful. For most UK-only firms, Xero's ecosystem still edges ahead, but QBO is a very capable alternative.
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