Accounting Software Comparison - Compare QuickBooks, Peachtree, Bookkeeper and MYOB

Best Accounting Software Products


We've reviewed the current top accounting software for small companies, and compare some of their features below. The QuickBooks, Peachtree, Bookkeeper and MYOB software versions shown here are suited to small companies looking for complete accounting solutions including payroll, inventory and time tracking features.

 
QuickBooks
Pro Edition
2011
Peachtree
Complete
2012
Avanquest Bookkeeper
2011
MYOB Premier
Accounting
2008
 
QuickBooks Pro Edition 2012
Peachtree Complete Accounting 2012
Avanquest Bookkeeper 2011
MYOB Premier Accounting 2008
         
Prices
 
 
 
 
CD / DOWNLOAD
$229.95
$299.99
$39.99
$299.95
      Discounted Price:
$183.96
$219.99
$35.99
$170.99
Rating
 
 
 
 
Overall Rating:
8.5 out of 10
8.5 out of 10
8.0 out of 10
8.0 out of 10
Interface / Navigation
8.5
8.0
8.0
8.5
Ease of Use
9.0
8.5
8.0
8.0
Extent of Features
8.5
9.0
7.5
8.5
Help/Guide Functions
8.5
8.5
8.0
8.0
Customer Support/Technical Help
7.5
8.0
8.5
8.0
Value for Price
8.5
8.0
9.5
8.0
Setup        
Interview/Startup Wizard
 
Editable Business Templates
30
75
 
100
Imports from Competing Software
Customizable Forms
Banking        
Online Banking
Reconciliation
Customer/Vendor Database        
Synchronizes with Outlook
Time Recording & Billing        
Create Time/Expense Tickets
Online Timesheet Service
*
*
   
Multiple Billing Rates Supported  
 
Inventory        
Inventory Module
Advanced Inventory Tracking  
 
FIFO/LIFO Costing Method  
   
Manage Shipping
 
Accounts Receivables        
Invoices, Estimates, Quotes
Email Function
Track Customer Payments
Accept Credit Card Payments
*
*
3 Mths Free
*
Scan/Deposit Checks Electronically
*
     
Accounts Payable        
Write Checks
Track & Schedule Bill Payments
     
Pay Vendor Bills Electronically
 
 
Payroll        
Manage Payroll
*
*
*
*
Direct Deposit Payment
*
*
*
*
Business Taxes        
Track Tax Expenses
Export to Tax Preparation Program
     
Reporting        
Number Reports Available
100+
125+
125+
211
Export Report to Excel
Retain Report Formats in Excel
   
Other Features        
Double Entry Accounting System  
 
Remote Access to Data
   
Job Costing / Tracking
Budgeting Feature
Scan/Attach Documents to Records
   
Audit Trail Tool
 
Share Files With Accountant
 
Files Backed Up Remotely
*
*
   
Fixed Asset Management  
 
Website Creation Tool  
   
Mac Version Offered
   
Satisfaction Guarantee
60 days
30 days
60 days
 
Free Trial  
Support        
Online Live Community Support
     
FAQ Section
Phone / E-mail Support
*
*
*
 
QuickBooks Pro 2012
Peachtree Complete Accounting 2012
Avanquest Bookkeeper 2011
MYOB Premier Accounting 2008
 
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* EXTRA FEE APPLIES

1. QuickBooks Pro 2012


There are six versions of QuickBooks small business accounting software. Simple Start Plus Pack ($99) is for first time users. Premier Editions (RRP $399) offers industry-specific versions (General Business, Contractor, Manufacturing & Wholesale, Nonprofit, Professional Services, Retail). Enterprise Solutions (RRP $3,000 for 5 users) is for larger businesses and offers much more advanced features. There is also an Online QuickBooks product (Free, Basic or Plus versions) as well as a Pro for Mac 2011.

Main Benefits. QuickBooks Pro 2012 is the most popular program for its ease of use and excellent feature set. We like that you can easily identify tax-related income & expenses during the year and export tax data to TurboTax (or provide to your accountant) for tax returns. The 2011 version includes multiple invoice processing and a new Customer Snapshot view.


2. Peachtree Complete Accounting 2012


Peachtree accounting software comes in five versions. First Accounting (now free) is for small companies with more basic accounting needs. Pro Accounting (RRP $199) is the next version, offering more financial and business management features such as inventory and payroll. Premium (RRP $499) offers the same features as Complete but is more comprehensive with extras such as multi-company consolidations, advanced budgeting, serialized inventory and Crystal Reports 2008. Quantum (starts at $2,850 for 5 users) is their top-of-the-line product, designed for 5, 10, 15, 20, 30 or 40 users and provides all industry-specific functionality (manufacturing, construction, distribution and non-profit).

Main Benefits. Peachtree Complete Accounting is for those more comfortable working with accounting functions. The program offers more in-depth inventory capabilities such as FIFO/LIFO cost method, and 125+ reports. The time and billing feature offers time and expense tracking with time information flowing into invoices and paychecks. Expenses can also be linked to client invoices. Multiple billing rates are supported.


3. Avanquest Bookkeeper 2011


Avanquest Bookkeeper 2011 is a simpler program for small businesses who don't need in-depth inventory or reporting functionality.

Main Benefits. Avanquest Bookkeeper 2011 offers the main features needed for accounting such as sales & expense tracking, invoicing, credit card processing, payroll and reporting and is very competitively priced. Normally also comes with 125 free business checks and 3 months free credit card processing.


4. MYOB Premier 2008


MYOB accounting software comes in two versions. Business Essentials is their basic version (RRP $99).

Main Benefits. MYOB Premier Accounting is a full-featured accounting program and another very good option. It comes with the Accounting 101 Guide and more editable business templates (100+) to help users get started and set up easily. It provides advanced contact management, more flexible time billing features and more reports (211).




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