# Akaunting vs QuickBooks Online

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** QuickBooks Online

| Attribute | Akaunting | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 54.4 (62% (medium)) | 63.9 (64% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"A web-based platform for managing business finances, creating and tracking invoices, and monitoring expenses. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What is Akaunting?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Akaunting offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $72 per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","question":"Is Akaunting free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Akaunting. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What platforms does Akaunting support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Akaunting can be deployed self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"Can Akaunting be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 4 integrations for Akaunting, including Shopify, Stripe, Bank Feeds and PayPal. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://akaunting.com","question":"What does Akaunting integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for Akaunting. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Akaunting not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://akaunting.com/privacy","question":"What security certifications does Akaunting have?","confidence":0.7}]` | `[{"answer":"A subscription-based accounting platform that syncs financial data across devices and automates bookkeeping tasks. It connects to banks and apps for real-time expense tracking, invoicing, payroll management, and business reporting. It is indexed under Accounting Software.","source":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","question":"What is QuickBooks Online?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"QuickBooks Online offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $38 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","question":"Is QuickBooks Online free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"QuickBooks Online supports the web, iOS and Android. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","question":"What platforms does QuickBooks Online support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for QuickBooks Online, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","question":"Can QuickBooks Online be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for QuickBooks Online, including Knowify, Amazon Business, PayPal, Shopify, Square, Mailchimp and TurboTax. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","question":"What does QuickBooks Online integrate with?","confidence":0.6}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | Online accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, send and collect invoices, and monitor spending. | QuickBooks Online is a web-based accounting system that helps businesses manage invoicing, expenses, and financial reporting. It features AI-powered automation for transaction categorization, invoice creation, and tax planning, along with collaboration tools for accountants and team members. |
| features.capabilities | `{"inventory":true,"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"manual_import","deployment":"hybrid","ar_invoicing":true,"ap_automation":true,"multi_currency":true,"tax_compliance":"Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` | `{"inventory":true,"api_access":"full","bank_feeds":"direct","deployment":"cloud","ar_invoicing":true,"ap_automation":true,"multi_currency":true,"tax_compliance":"AI-driven tax deduction identification and tax savings optimization","double_entry_gl":true,"payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | 800 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Bank Feeds"},{"name":"PayPal","native":true,"category":"payments"}]` | `[{"name":"Knowify"},{"name":"Amazon Business","native":true,"category":"commerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"PayPal","native":true,"category":"payments"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"commerce"},{"name":"Square","native":true,"category":"payments"},{"name":"Mailchimp","native":true,"category":"marketing"},{"name":"TurboTax","native":true,"category":"tax","direction":"outbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"ios":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Standard On-Premise","summary":"Free","features":["1 Company","1 User + 1 Accountant","1,000 Invoices","Community Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":1,"description":"Best for one-person businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"1 User + 1 Accountant","invoices":"1,000","companies":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Premium On-Premise","summary":"$72/year or $756 lifetime","features":["10 Companies","10 Users","10,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":10,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":72,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":756,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for small businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"10","invoices":"10,000","companies":"10"}},{"free":false,"name":"Elite On-Premise","summary":"$168/year or $1,764 lifetime","features":["30 Companies","30 Users","30,000 Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"minSeats":30,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":168,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":1764,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for mid-sized businesses","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"30","invoices":"30,000","companies":"30"}},{"free":false,"name":"Ultimate On-Premise","summary":"$684/year or $7,224 lifetime","features":["Unlimited Companies","Unlimited Users","Unlimited Invoices","Ticket Support","Unlimited Customers","Unlimited Vendors","Unlimited Reports","Recurring Payment Reminders","Multiple Currencies","Manage Employees","List Products or Services","Sales Tax Calculation","Multiple Bank Accounts","Import Bank Transactions"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":684,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":7224,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Best for accountants","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"users":"Unlimited","invoices":"Unlimited","companies":"Unlimited"}}],"summary":"Free for standard plan, or $72–$684/year for paid tiers (annual or one-time lifetime options)","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://akaunting.com/plans-on-premise","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:02:49.673Z","startingPrice":{"amount":72,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"$0/month","features":["Send up to 2 invoices per month","Access to profit and loss, balance sheet, and account quick report","Connect 1 bank account for automatic transaction sync","Chat support","No accountant access"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"invoices":"2/month","core_reports":"3","bank_connections":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Advanced","summary":"$340/month regular; $170/month for first 3 months","features":["Everything in lower tiers","Access for up to 3 accountants","Automatic project creation and cost allocation with AI","Customizable dashboards with KPIs","Advanced project financial reporting","Custom user roles and permissions","Automated workflow setup and reminders","Free 1099 e-filing and approval workflows","Priority Circle support and training"],"commitment":"monthly","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":340,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free tier available. Paid plans from $38–$340/month; 50% off for first 3 months.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://quickbooks.intuit.com/pricing/","retrievedAt":"2026-09-23T13:26:30.286Z","freeTrialDays":30,"startingPrice":{"amount":340,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":340,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.97 | - |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | Akaunting | QuickBooks Online |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-entity | - | - |
| Multi-currency | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bank feeds | Manual import | Direct feeds |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| AR / invoicing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inventory | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | Sales Tax Calculation, Tax Filing | AI-driven tax deduction identification and tax savings optimization |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | Full | Full |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Hybrid | Cloud |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:19:02.204Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*