Should I use QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop?
Short answer. QuickBooks Online for almost everyone starting today. Intuit is winding Desktop down, and Online is where integrations, bank feeds, and accountant collaboration work best.
The fuller picture
Desktop still has loyal users with complex inventory or job costing needs, but choosing it now means adopting a product in managed decline. New businesses should not start on Desktop without a specific, verified reason.
General information only. This is not tax, legal, or financial advice for your specific situation.