Accounting Software

Exact Online vs QuickBooks Online

Both are accounting software. The short answer: choose Exact Online if you are dutch and Belgian SMEs and accountants; choose QuickBooks Online if you are small businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia.

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Exact Online logo Exact OnlineQuickBooks Online logo QuickBooks Online
Best forDutch and Belgian SMEs and accountantsSmall businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia
Free planNo (trial may exist)No (trial may exist)
PricingSee providerSee provider
Built for IndiaGlobalGlobal
CategoriesAccounting Software, ERP SoftwareBilling & Invoicing Software, Accounting Software
Strengths
  • Strong in Benelux tax rules
  • Modules for wholesale and manufacturing
  • Accountant collaboration
  • Large accountant and app ecosystem
  • Strong reporting
  • Good bank integrations
Watch out for
  • Benelux focus
  • Modules add up in price
  • Availability and features vary by country
  • Costs rise with add-ons
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Which should you choose?

Exact Online: Cloud business software for accounting, invoicing, inventory and payroll, widely used in the Netherlands and Belgium.

QuickBooks Online: Widely used cloud accounting software with invoicing, expenses, bank feeds and an accountant ecosystem.

The best way to decide is to run the same week of real work through both — most offer a free plan or trial — and compare how long tasks take, what your team prefers, and the total cost for your number of users including renewal pricing.

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