--- description: Get detailed information about QuickBooks Desktop usability, features, price, benefits and disadvantages from verified user experiences. Read reviews and discover similar tools on Capterra United Arab Emirates. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: QuickBooks Desktop Price, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra United Arab Emirates 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) > [QuickBooks Desktop](/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro) # QuickBooks Desktop Canonical: https://www.capterra.ae/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro Page: 1 / 104\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro?page=2) > QuickBooks Desktop is an accounting software that helps businesses manage finances, expenses, invoices, payroll, payments and more. > > Verdict: Rated **4.4/5** by 2570 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses QuickBooks Desktop? QuickBooks Desktop caters to businesses across multiple industries. ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.4/5** | 2570 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 3.9/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Intuit - **Founded**: 1983 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: $1,922.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Accounting Software - Accounts Payable Software - Accounts Receivable Software - Approval Process Control - Audit Trail - Bank Reconciliation - Billing & Invoicing - Chart of Accounts - Customer Statements - Expense Tracking - Financial Reporting Software - General Ledger Software - Income & Balance Sheet - Inventory Management Software - Invoice Processing - Multi-Currency - Payment Collection - Payment Processing Software - Payroll Management - Profit/Loss Statement - Project Accounting Software - Receivables Ledger - Reminders - Tax Calculation - Tax Management Software - Third-Party Integrations - Transaction Management ## Integrations (2 total) - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Word ## Category - [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) ## Related Categories - [Auto Dealer Accounting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/31296/auto-dealer-accounting/software) - [Point of Sale Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/20052/point-of-sale/software) - [Billing and Invoicing Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30015/billing-and-invoicing/software) - [Accounts Payable Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30520/accounts-payable/software) - [Financial Reporting Software](https://www.capterra.ae/directory/30050/financial-reporting/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Xero](https://www.capterra.ae/software/169561/xero) — 4.4/5 (3318 reviews) 2. [QuickBooks Online](https://www.capterra.ae/software/141374/quickbooks-online) — 4.3/5 (8511 reviews) 3. [QuickBooks Enterprise](https://www.capterra.ae/software/46497/quickbooks-enterprise) — 4.5/5 (20669 reviews) 4. [NetSuite](https://www.capterra.ae/software/135757/netsuite) — 4.2/5 (2062 reviews) 5. [Sage Intacct](https://www.capterra.ae/software/76/intacct) — 4.3/5 (716 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The Powerful Standard That Still Beats the Online Version for Value" — 5.0/5 > **Maxwell** | *9 December 2025* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The biggest win for me here is the Value for Money when you actually crunch the numbers. While everyone pushes the Online version, QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus is significantly cheaper in the long run, especially if you manage multiple company files. With Online, you pay a monthly subscription for each separate entity, but with Desktop, I can run books for multiple businesses under one annual license. Ease of Use is another major factor. The interface is lightning fast because it runs locally on my machine. I do not have to wait for web pages to load or worry about internet lag when I am entering a stack of invoices. The reporting features are deeper and more customizable than the cloud version, giving me exactly the data I need without jumping through hoops. > > **Cons**: The primary downside is the Cost structure change. It used to be a one time purchase, but now the "Plus" model forces an annual subscription, which is frustrating for long time users who preferred owning the software outright. It is an added expense we have to budget for every year now. Also, Customer Support can be a challenge; hold times are often long, and sometimes it feels like they are just trying to upsell you to the Online platform rather than fixing the immediate Desktop issue. You also miss out on the anytime, anywhere access that the cloud version offers, so you are tied to your office computer. > > Despite the shift to an annual subscription model, QuickBooks Pro Plus Desktop remains the superior choice for serious business accounting. It handles heavy data loads and complex inventory much better than the web based alternative. The savings over QuickBooks Online are undeniable for my specific needs, and the software just feels more robust and professional. It is the reliable workhorse that keeps my finances in order without the monthly subscription bloat of the cloud versions. ----- ### "QuickBooks Desktop - Don't Want To Lose You" — 5.0/5 > **Paul** | *9 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the simplicity and consistency. I have been using QuickBooks since 1999 when I worked at an accounting firm. When we opened our own company in 2002, we went with QuickBooks to manage the books and run payroll. > > **Cons**: When a problem happens, it is very hard to get real support. I can solve most of the problems (thankfully) because working at an accounting firm and now in IT I have the experience. But if I have to call support, I have to be prepared to receive very little "real" help. I just hope to get lucky and fix it while they are helping. > > Overall my experience is great. The memorized transactions for invoicing save us a lot of time. Payroll is quick and easy. I do my own forms (941, etc) but you can pay to have that done if you want. It syncs with our credit card so I do not have to enter transactions. Really good experience. ----- ### "Not Too Bad" — 4.0/5 > **Valery** | *28 June 2026* | Education Management | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It’s very great for organizing payroll data and showcasing the sales orders that you may need in any instance. Very easy to use and view when needed. > > **Cons**: Very annoying to use for estimating costs. If you click something wrong you can never go back to the correct page or correct the data. You’re also consistently logged out. ----- ### "Stay away from QBDT Enterprise" — 1.0/5 > **Bill** | *21 January 2026* | Machinery | Recommendation rating: 0.0/10 > > **Pros**: Invoicing works as it should. The inventory management and assembly tools help keep inventory up to date > > **Cons**: Everything else from paying bills to shipping and loan management is terrible. features continue to be taken away while the price has gone up exponentially for what continues to be an inferior product each year > > I have been a QBDT Enterprise MW edition user for almost 18 years. Each year Intuit continues to destroy what was once a decent product. Paying bills used to be a snap but they they added third party Melio which is a nightmare. Shipping was easy and precise until they changed their shipping manager to what looks like also a third party that has no real world functionality. My business doesn't fit into the tiny box they have forced me into but they just don't care. ----- ### "QBs Desktop" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *28 May 2026* | Accounting Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use and strong functionality compared to competing accounting software programs and report creation > > **Cons**: Limited cloud integration; does not work well with OneDrive or modern file syncing solutions except Qbox > > Fantastic experience—very satisfied with its features, reliability, reporting availability and overall performance. ----- Page: 1 / 104\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.ae/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.ae/software/173879/quickbooks-desktop-pro) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data