QuickBooks Solopreneur review

QuickBooks Solopreneur ranks first because it covers the whole freelancer routine on one ladder of plans. The Free plan tracks income and expenses, runs profit and loss and balance sheet reports and manages one contractor, but caps you at 2 invoices, 2 receipt uploads and 5 mileage trips a month, unless you enable QuickBooks Payments for unlimited invoices. Lite, at $20 a month after a 3 month promotion, removes those caps, adds the mobile app, automated bill pay, instant deposit and app integrations, and connects to Expert Assisted Tax powered by TurboTax, where you pay only when you file. Simple Start at $38 a month adds accountant access, general reports, recurring payments and unlimited contractors. Customers can pay invoices by card, ACH, Apple Pay, PayPal or Venmo. The weak points are the tight free plan limits and the lack of accountant access on Lite, so freelancers who work with a bookkeeper should budget for Simple Start.

Who it is for

Self-employed people who want a free start, mileage and receipt tracking, and an upgrade path to full QuickBooks.

Price

Free plan; Lite $20 per month (promo $10 for 3 months), Simple Start $38 per month.

Lite Automate solopreneur finances and save on taxes with expert help. $20 $10 / mo
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 6, 2026.

Key features

• Income and expense tracking with a monthly profit and loss report
• Invoices with card, ACH, Apple Pay, PayPal and Venmo payments
• GPS mileage tracking and receipt capture matched to transactions
• 1099 categories and 1099 filing for contractors
• Expert Assisted Tax powered by TurboTax on Lite, paid when you file

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: The free plan needs no credit card
• Strength: Lite unlocks unlimited invoices, receipts and mileage
• Strength: Simple Start adds accountant access and unlimited contractors
• Weakness: The free plan allows 2 invoices, 2 receipts and 5 mileage trips a month
• Weakness: Lite has no accountant access
• Weakness: Promotional prices last only 3 months

Key facts

• Free plan: Yes, 1 user with monthly limits
• Paid tiers: Lite $20, Simple Start $38 per month
• Users: 1 user on each solopreneur plan

Where it ranks

QuickBooks Solopreneur is No. 1 in our Best Accounting Software for Freelancers verdict.