Researching Bookkeeping Software Alternatives

There are more than 50 bookkeeping and accounting software programs on the market.

All are created to automate in one or another way your bookkeeping. Some of them are more affordable than others, and each of them will support the different needs of your company.

If you have specific industry needs, such as restaurant, spa services, or utilities, the program can cost even thousands of dollars.

As a small business or individual running a single LLC, you probably don't require all the extra features offered by the top software programs.

Rather, the software programs examined in this story can meet your requirements.

You can begin with an initial investment of as little as $12 a month, the cost of Intuit's QuickBooks Self-Employed.

It may be basic, but it will do a fine job of allowing you to keep your books in place, and if there is a need, you can upgrade to a more pricey plan.

QuickBooks and Sage satisfy any small business's essential bookkeeping needs. Both options offer cloud-based software and physical software packages.

However, most small businesses need a more advanced program, and monthly costs can vary from $20 to $60, depending on the functions you need and the number of people who need access to the software.

FreshBooks is a satisfactory option and starts at as little as $6 a month.

Accounting software plans are updated nearly every year because tax laws and laws concerning aspects of running a business change.

Additionally, computer software companies constantly enhance their products to make computerized accounting programs more user-friendly.

No matter what plan and program you choose, set up a daily backup plan to preserve your data on another storage, such as an external hard drive or an online backup system.

For more information on this topic, check the following stories:

Quickbooks

FreshBooks

Sage 50 Pro

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