QuickBooks Online Simple Start
The QuickBooks Online Simple Start plan costs $38 per month for 1 user, billed monthly.
What the plan includes
Advertised at $19 a month for the first 3 months. Automated bookkeeping, invoicing with online payments, bill pay and access for 2 accountants.
As stated on quickbooks.intuit.comThe plans either side of it
- Free$0one below
1 user, 2 invoices a month, profit and loss, balance sheet and account quick report, and 1 connected bank account.
- Essentials$85 per month for up to 3 users, billed monthlyone above
Advertised at $42.50 a month for the first 3 months. Adds enhanced reports, employee time on invoices and web lead forms.
What else costs about this much
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
QuickBooks Online Simple Start questions
How much is the QuickBooks Online Simple Start plan?
The QuickBooks Online Simple Start plan costs $38 per month for 1 user, billed monthly. Advertised at $19 a month for the first 3 months. Automated bookkeeping, invoicing with online payments, bill pay and access for 2 accountants.
What is the difference between QuickBooks Online Free and Simple Start?
Free costs $0 and gives you 1 user, 2 invoices a month, profit and loss, balance sheet and account quick report, and 1 connected bank account. Simple Start costs $38 per month for 1 user, billed monthly and gives you advertised at $19 a month for the first 3 months. Automated bookkeeping, invoicing with online payments, bill pay and access for 2 accountants.
Is it worth moving from Simple Start to Essentials?
That depends on what you need. Essentials costs $85 per month for up to 3 users, billed monthly and adds advertised at $42.50 a month for the first 3 months. Adds enhanced reports, employee time on invoices and web lead forms. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does QuickBooks Online have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Free plan: 1 user, income and expense tracking, 2 invoices a month, 3 reports and 1 connected bank. No accountant access, mobile app or third-party apps. There is also a 30-day free trial on paid plans, taken instead of the 3-month discount.
When was this checked?
Oct 17, 2026, against https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.