QuickBooks raised Essentials to $85, Plus to $140, Advanced to $340
For renewals on or after Aug 1, 2026, Essentials rose from $75 to $85/mo (+13%), Plus from $115 to $140/mo (+22%) and Advanced from $275 to $340/mo (+24%). Simple Start stayed at $38.
What changed
- Price increase, Aug 1, 2026
- Before: Essentials $75, Plus $115, Advanced $275 per month
- After: Essentials $85, Plus $140, Advanced $340 per month
- Existing customers: Applies at renewal; annual prepaid subscribers keep their rate until the term ends; recent sign-ups may get 6 months of price protection
Cheaper alternatives to QuickBooks Online
At a one-person business, QuickBooks Online costs $38/mo. 1 accounting tool costs less:
- Xero: $27/mo (Early), covers 97% of QuickBooks Online; missing or partial: Business bank account
QuickBooks Online alternatives: 2 accounting tools compared, at every size.
Sources
Every price and change for QuickBooks Online: QuickBooks Online.