QuickBooks Desktop is best for experienced bookkeepers in specialized industries who spend most of their time in an office and want a fast program that doesn’t depend on internet speed. QuickBooks Online is best for companies that need to give multiple people access to the program, including an outside accountant.
QuickBooks Desktop must be installed on your computer, which offers faster navigation and data input, but a limited ability to share access. A key difference between QuickBooks Online and Desktop is that you can access QuickBooks Online from any computer or mobile device connected to the internet, and it’s easy to share data with your accountant.
