SoloOp and QuickBooks
Run the jobs. Keep the records together.
Looking for a QuickBooks alternative for the day-to-day work of a solo lawn care business? Start with what you need from your field app, and what your accountant needs from your books.
Free core tools. US Bank Feeds and lower US payment fees with SoloOp Paid.
Recorded in SoloOp.
Start with the fit.
SoloOp brings scheduling, invoicing, expense records and direct accountant access into your working day. It is not a full replacement for every accounting workflow. Check reporting and filing requirements with your accountant before moving your books.
Compare the everyday tools.
QuickBooks Online Simple Start has a US list price of US$38/month before introductory offers. It includes one user and access for two accountants. QuickBooks also lists a limited Free tier; check its invoice limits and payment requirements before comparing plans. See QuickBooks’s published plans ↗
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| What to compare | QuickBooks | SoloOp |
|---|---|---|
| Main job | Accounting and financial management | Field scheduling, invoicing, client and expense records |
| Subscription | Limited Free tier and paid plans; check features and billing offers | Free core; SoloOp Paid adds US Bank Feeds |
| Accountant access | Simple Start includes access for two accountants | Read-only accountant portal with direct access to your records |
| Bank Feeds | Check the features of your selected QuickBooks plan | Included in SoloOp Paid for US businesses; manual statement matching stays free |
Prices checked 29 September 2026. US prices are in US dollars. Promotions, billing terms, taxes, payment fees and add-ons affect the final cost. Check current plans on the QuickBooks website.
Follow one job through.
Add a client and the next job. See where it fits into your run. Review an invoice and how clients pay it. Open your expense records and the accountant portal.
Use that small trial to decide whether SoloOp fits your routine before moving the rest of your work.
Free core. More with SoloOp Paid.
Scheduling, invoicing, client records and bank-statement uploads stay free. Online payment processing fees apply. See fees by region.
SoloOp Paid adds US Bank Feeds, Mileage and lower US payment fees at a launch price of US$29/month. SoloOp-sent SMS is coming soon. Compare plans →
Payment fees still matter.
Compare the subscription and payment processing separately. Australian operators absorb online payment fees from 1 October 2026. Other regions can choose to pass or absorb them. Rates and caps vary by region and payment method.
Start with your next job.
Free scheduling, invoicing and client tools. Start on iPhone or Android.