QuickBooks Online
$63/mo est.
- Per employee
- $6/emp/mo
- Base fee
- $33/mo (Simple Start)
- Award interpretation
- Yes (EH engine)
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $63/mo
QuickBooks Online
Intuit's affordable cloud accounting with solid AU compliance, strong reporting, and unlimited bank feeds.
- Per employee
- $6/emp/mo
- Base fee
- $33/mo (Simple Start)
- Award interp.
- Yes (EH engine)
- Global hiring
- No
Best for
Businesses wanting an affordable entry point with solid AU compliance. Strong reporting and global brand.
Pricing breakdown
Every fee we track, grouped by where it applies.
Last verified 24 May 2026.
Strengths and trade-offs
Pros
- Affordable AUD entry price
- Strong reporting tools
- Unlimited bank feeds
- Global brand with wide app support
Cons
- Payroll is a third-party Employment Hero add-on
- User count capped at 1 to 5 by plan
- Bank feed reliability slightly behind Xero
About QuickBooks Online
QuickBooks Online is Intuit's cloud accounting platform, offering an affordable entry into AU-compliant bookkeeping. AUD plans run from $33/mo (Simple Start) to $85/mo (Plus), with direct BAS lodgement, STP Phase 2, and unlimited bank feeds. Payroll is handled through an Employment Hero integration rather than built in. User counts are capped at 1 to 5 depending on the plan.
QuickBooks Online was founded in 1983 and is headquartered in Mountain View, USA.
How QuickBooks Online compares
Side-by-side with the closest alternatives by estimated cost.
Base fee plus per-employee costs, based on 5 employees. Quote-only providers are excluded.
Xero
$35/mo est.
- Per employee
- $0 (included)
- Base fee
- $35/mo (Ignite)
- Award interpretation
- Limited
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $35/mo
KeyPay
$20/mo est.
- Per employee
- $4/emp/mo (Standard)
- Base fee
- $0
- Award interpretation
- Yes (Plus, 100+ Awards)
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $20/mo
MYOB
$14/mo est.
- Per employee
- $2/emp/mo
- Base fee
- $12/mo (up to 4 emp)
- Award interpretation
- Yes
- Global hiring
- No
- Payday Super
- Yes
- Est. monthly cost
- $14/mo
Common questions about QuickBooks Online
The same questions Australian merchants ask before signing up.
QuickBooks Online does not publish a standard rate in Australia. Pricing is quoted based on your business size, industry, and card mix. Request a quote on their site, or use our free fee calculator to compare against providers that do publish rates.
Contract terms for QuickBooks Online are not publicly listed. Confirm with their sales team before signing.
QuickBooks Online settlement times are not publicly listed.
QuickBooks Online AMEX pricing in Australia is not publicly listed. Ask their sales team whether AMEX acceptance and rates are included.
QuickBooks Online does not advertise least-cost routing for Australian merchants. If you take a lot of contactless debit, compare against providers that do support it on our comparison page.
QuickBooks Online is best suited to businesses wanting an affordable entry point with solid au compliance. strong reporting and global brand. To see how it stacks up for your specific volume and card mix, try our free fee calculator.
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