A QuickBooks alternative for agencies that need more than books
Last reviewed by the Agency Cloud team at Nilede Technologies
Short answer
QuickBooks Online is accounting software with plans capped by number of users and payroll as an add-on. Agency Cloud is operations software for agencies: invoices and payment reminders, a lead pipeline, proposals signed online, attendance, leave and payroll in one app. If your accountant needs QuickBooks, you can use both.
- Sales, billing and the team in one app
- Proposals signed online, linked to the customer
- Payroll calculation and payslips included
- Free plan with no time limit
Agency Cloud and QuickBooks Online side by side
| Agency Cloud | QuickBooks Online | |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Operations for service businesses | Accounting |
| Invoices and estimates | Yes | Yes |
| Bank feeds and reconciliation | No | Yes |
| Lead pipeline and proposals | Yes | Not its focus |
| Attendance and leave | Yes | Not offered |
| Payroll | Calculation and payslips | Add-on |
What QuickBooks Online offers is taken from its own website on the review date. Check the source below for current plans and prices.
Can I keep QuickBooks for accounting?
Yes. Run invoices, sales and HR in Agency Cloud and pass monthly reports to your accountant as CSV or PDF. If QuickBooks was only your invoicing tool, Agency Cloud can replace it.
When QuickBooks Online is the better choice
- You need full accounting with bank connections and a chart of accounts.
- You need US payroll tax filing.
Questions
Which countries is Agency Cloud for?
It is built for agencies in the US, UK, UAE, and India. Invoices can be in your customer’s currency, and taxes are rates you set, such as VAT or GST.