Small business accounting software automates tasks and saves hours of time compared to manual accounting. Learn about the features and prices for a variety of small business accounting software packages with this list, which will be updated frequently.
If you need help with deciding on small business accounting features you should look for, read How to Choose Small Business Accounting Software.
NolaPro
NolaPro Ledger
NolaPro© is a registered trademark of Noguska LLC
NolaPro is free small business accounting software with the features needed by most small businesses and an easy-to-use interface. Modules and options are available to expand the NolaPro at a low cost.
NolaPro installs on a PC, then provides secure access to accounting functions and information anywhere there is an Internet connection.
Accounting features in NolaPro include:
NolaPro installs on a PC, then provides secure access to accounting functions and information anywhere there is an Internet connection.
Accounting features in NolaPro include:
- Order entry
- Inventory
- Payroll
- Point-of-sale support
- Ecommerce tools
- Keep separate books for multiple companies
- No data restrictions, banners, spyware or nag screens
Services for an additional cost include live 24/7 support, financial auditing, on-demand hosting, and customization of NolaPro for specific requirements.
QuickBooks and QuickBooks Simple Start
QuickBooks is popular accounting software with versions for small business, secure data sharing with an accountant, and QuickBooks works with Microsoft Outlook to send invoices to customers for online payment.QuickBooks desktop accounting software has industry-specific versions and plug-ins to extend QuickBooks features, and if you prefer web-based accounting software, there is QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Simple Start is available free to small businesses.
QuickBooks Versions, Features and Prices
QuickBooks Reviews
- QuickBooks Pro and Premium Review
- QuickBooks Simple Start Review
- QuickBooks 2009 Review from About.com Tax Planning: U.S.
Peachtree Accounting
Peachtree accounting softwarehas five versions to meet the needs of a variety of businesses, including Peachtree First Accounting for small businesses. Peachtree also has versions for nonprofit organizations, manufacturing, construction and other industries.Peachtree integrates with ACT! contact management software to reduce data entry. A variety of add-on services are available to extend features, like payroll and merchant accounts. Peachtree Web Accounting is an add-on for using Peachtree online and synchronizing with the desktop version.
Peachtree Accounting Software Reviews
Less Accounting
Less Accounting is simple, web based accounting software for small business. $20 a month buys a subscription to Less Accounting which includes:
- Contact management
- Sales leads tracking
- Business expense tracking
- Online invoicing
- Mileage tracker
- Accounting reports
- Data sharing with an accountant.
Less Accounting imports contact information from Basecamp, Highrise and Gmail, imports data from Quicken, QuickBooks or bank that support QIF or QFX data imports.
GnuCash Free Accounting Software
GnuCash
www.gnucash.org
GnuCash is free open source accounting software, and according to Sourceforge.net, GnuCash has continued development since 1999.
GnuCash runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and other platforms, has been translated in over 20 languages and utilizes double entry accounting.
Small business accounting features in GnuCash include:
GnuCash runs on Windows, Mac, Linux and other platforms, has been translated in over 20 languages and utilizes double entry accounting.
Small business accounting features in GnuCash include:
- accounts receivable and accounts payable
- customer and vendor tracking
- invoicing
- tax and billing terms
- payroll
- depreciation
Billing Manager Free Invoicing Software
Billing Manager is a free, easy-to-use web based solution for very small businesses that just handles invoicing and keeping historical billing records. That is all the accounting software some small businesses need.NetSuite
NetSuite is web-based accounting software that also helps with managing many other aspects of a business. Depending on the version, Netsuite offers modules for finance, customer relations management and marketing, payroll and employee management, web site development and ecommerce.NetSuite is subscription based, with an affordable $49 per month small business version and higher priced, more robust versions.
- More About NetSuite Features
- Learn how to use NetSuite: NetSuite for Dummies (Compare Prices)
- Visit NetSuite.com
Simply Accounting Entrepreneur
Simply Accounting Entrepreneur is from Sage, the same company that sells Peachtree Accounting. Simply Accounting Entrepreneur is marketed as a complete entry-level small business accounting package, but it lacks quite a few features found in higher versions - like inventory tracking. However, Simply Accounting Entrepreneur includes payroll features not often found in small business accounting software.Simply Accounting Entrepreneur retails for $49.99, switches between French and English, and has a free 60-day trial. Another $100 buys job tracking, inventory functions and more features in Simply Accounting.
Simply Accounting is included in About.com Small Business: Canada top accounting software picks.
Microsoft Office Accounting
Microsoft Office Accounting integrates with Microsoft Word and Excel, and imports data from Excel.Other interesting features are:
- Multi-currency support
- Templates for specific business types
- Switch between English and Spanish in the interface
- Features for communicating with an accountant
- 60-day free trial
Those are are familiar with Microsoft Office will find Office Accounting particularly easy to navigate. Microsoft Office Accounting Professional retails for $199.95 and small businesses should try using the free Office Accounting Express.
Microsoft Office Accounting Software Reviews
- PC World Reviews Microsoft Office Accounting
- Microsoft Office Accounting Review from About.com Tax Planning