QuickBooks Solopreneur vs QBO (QuickBooks Online) Simple Start
The difference between QuickBooks Solopreneur's Lite plan and Simple Start: features, price and when to upgrade.
On Intuit's solopreneur page, Simple Start ($19/mo) sits above Lite ($10/mo). Both include unlimited invoices, receipts and mileage.
| Feature | Lite ($10/mo) | Simple Start ($19/mo) |
|---|---|---|
| Invoices, receipts, mileage | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Contractors | 3 | Unlimited |
| Reports | Top reports | General reports, cash flow history |
| Accountant access | — | Yes |
| Recurring payments, in-person payments | — | Yes |
| Sales channel connection | — | 1 channel |
Source: Intuit, checked 21 Oct 2026.
Choose Simple Start if
- You work with an accountant who needs access.
- You pay more than three contractors.
- You sell through an online channel you want synced.
Otherwise, Lite covers most one-person service businesses.
Based on vendor documentation and public pricing (checked 21 Oct 2026), not hands-on testing. See how we research tools. Prices change: confirm on the vendor's site.
Sources
- Intuit quickbooks.intuit.com
Checked 21 Oct 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.
Update history
- : first published; figures checked against the sources listed.