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    Overview
    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    NumberCruncher

    Score8 out of 10
    Small Businesses (1-50 employees)
    NumberCruncher is an inventory management software offering from NumberCruncher.com, Inc. It includes features such as granular inventory visibility and reducing recall loss with serial and lot.

    $1,800

    per installation

    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise

    Score7.9 out of 10
    N/AQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a widely-used accounting package designed for small to mid-sized businesses. It is the top of the QuickBooks line. Pricing starts at $3,000 for five users, and goes up depending on the number of additional users. They also offer an Advanced Inventory module for $999 / year.

    $1,261

    per year

    Pricing
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Editions & Modules
    All Orders with 2 Users
    $1800
    per installation
    All Orders with 5 Users
    $4000
    per installation
    All Orders with 10 Users
    $6100
    per installation
    Gold
    1,261
    per year
    Platinum
    1,522
    per year
    Gold with Remote Access
    1,785.60
    per year
    Platinum with Remote Access
    2,083.20
    per year
    Diamond
    3,060.34
    per year
    Diamond with Remote Access
    3,600.36
    per year
    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Free Trial
    YesNo
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeRequiredOptional
    Additional DetailsThe above pricing is the one-time setup fee for each edition. Besides the setup fee, there is also a yearly maintenance fee for each edition. All Orders with 2 Users have a maintenance fee of $500/year. All Orders with 5 Users have a maintenance fee of $900/year & All Orders with 10 Users have a maintenance fee of $1400/year. The yearly maintenance includes all software updates, as well as a certain number of retraining hours each year.
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    Community Pulse
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Considered Both Products
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
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    Intuit
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    87%
    Would buy again
    82 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    93%
    Delivers good value for the price
    81 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    86%
    Happy with the feature set
    81 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    58 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    95%
    Implementation went as expected
    71 Answers
    Features
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Payroll Management
    Comparison of Payroll Management features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.3
    112 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Pay calculation00 Ratings9.7108 Ratings
    Benefit plan administration00 Ratings8.863 Ratings
    Direct deposit files00 Ratings9.493 Ratings
    Salary revision and increment management00 Ratings9.386 Ratings
    Reimbursement management00 Ratings9.186 Ratings
    Customization
    Comparison of Customization features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.3
    76 Ratings
    5% below category average
    API for custom integration00 Ratings7.959 Ratings
    Plug-ins00 Ratings6.669 Ratings
    Security
    Comparison of Security features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.1
    161 Ratings
    9% above category average
    Single sign-on capability00 Ratings9.3123 Ratings
    Role-based user permissions00 Ratings8.9159 Ratings
    Reporting & Analytics
    Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.5
    178 Ratings
    7% above category average
    Dashboards00 Ratings8.5152 Ratings
    Standard reports00 Ratings9.4176 Ratings
    Custom reports00 Ratings7.6171 Ratings
    General Ledger and Configurable Accounting
    Comparison of General Ledger and Configurable Accounting features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    9.0
    182 Ratings
    14% above category average
    Accounts payable00 Ratings9.2175 Ratings
    Accounts receivable00 Ratings9.3174 Ratings
    Cash management00 Ratings8.9160 Ratings
    Bank reconciliation00 Ratings9.4173 Ratings
    Expense management00 Ratings9.0160 Ratings
    Time tracking00 Ratings8.982 Ratings
    Fixed asset management00 Ratings8.8119 Ratings
    Multi-currency support00 Ratings9.160 Ratings
    Multi-division support00 Ratings8.597 Ratings
    Regulations compliance00 Ratings9.169 Ratings
    Electronic tax filing00 Ratings9.091 Ratings
    Self-service portal00 Ratings8.771 Ratings
    Global Financial Support00 Ratings8.235 Ratings
    Primary and Secondary Ledgers00 Ratings8.963 Ratings
    Intercompany Accounting00 Ratings8.380 Ratings
    Localizations00 Ratings8.148 Ratings
    Journals and Reconciliations00 Ratings9.3131 Ratings
    Enterprise Accounting00 Ratings9.291 Ratings
    Configurable Accounting00 Ratings9.488 Ratings
    Centralized Rules Framework00 Ratings9.255 Ratings
    Standardized Processes00 Ratings9.299 Ratings
    Inventory Management
    Comparison of Inventory Management features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    7.7
    108 Ratings
    5% above category average
    Inventory tracking00 Ratings7.9104 Ratings
    Automatic reordering00 Ratings7.556 Ratings
    Location management00 Ratings7.869 Ratings
    Manufacturing module00 Ratings7.654 Ratings
    Order Management
    Comparison of Order Management features of NumberCruncher and QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Feature
    NumberCruncher
    -
    Ratings
    QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    8.7
    134 Ratings
    12% above category average
    Pricing00 Ratings8.8100 Ratings
    Order entry00 Ratings9.2106 Ratings
    Credit card processing00 Ratings8.093 Ratings
    Cost of goods sold00 Ratings9.4119 Ratings
    Order Orchestration00 Ratings7.758 Ratings
    End-to-end order visibility00 Ratings9.056 Ratings
    Order exception Resolution00 Ratings9.043 Ratings
    User Ratings
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (193 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (17 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (12 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (4 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.0
    (5 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (3 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (9 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    CPA Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.2
    (9 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    Product Scalability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (3 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (3 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    NumberCruncherQuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
    Likelihood to Recommend
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    QuickBooks Enterprise is great for managing our inventory, purchases and income as we receive it. We use it to help budget and plan our monthly purchases, as well as keep each location on track when it comes to their expenses. It's also used for payroll and timekeeping at each store.
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    Pros
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    • Generally, a mouse is not needed!
    • Updating as each transaction is posted means, in the event of a crash, power failure, whatever; all the posted transactions are securely in the data file and can be pulled up on another computer, if the computer being used crashes.
    • Reporting is generally user friendly, in that one can see the desired results by setting a few parameters for the report.
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    Cons
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    • Wish we had the ability to track gallons. We are a truck stop and need to know how many gallons we buy and sell.
    • Matching up credits in Pay Bills can be challenging, especially if you make a mistake.
    • Wish in some of the reporting that it would automatically total some columns.
    • Downloading from the bank wish it would tell you the last time you downloaded and the dates you put in so you don't download the same information twice.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    While QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise has been an amazing tool for many years, it seems it is getting phased out for QuickBooks Online. Intuit is decreasing the level of support it offers for QuickBooks Desktop in lieu of stronger support for QuickBooks Online. Although the desktop version is robust and helpful, it seems QBO is the way of the future for bookkeeping with QuickBooks.
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    Usability
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    QuickBooks provides all staff immediate access to the data in whatever form each person wants it. The balancing on entries prevents incorrect data entry on payables/receivables. Reports are easy to customize and save for future use. The records are easy to audit.
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    Reliability and Availability
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    Rating: 7 out of 10
    We rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's availability a 7 out of 10. For the most part, the software is dependable and available when we need it. When hosted on a properly managed local server or through a reputable third-party cloud provider, uptime is generally consistent, and routine day-to-day operations run smoothly.
    However, availability challenges do arise, particularly when accessing QuickBooks remotely or during periods of high system demand. Because it's a desktop-based solution, availability is highly dependent on our internal IT infrastructure. If our network goes down, a server needs maintenance, or if there’s an issue with a remote desktop connection, access to QuickBooks can be temporarily disrupted. These outages aren’t necessarily caused by QuickBooks itself, but they do impact our experience with availability.
    Additionally, we’ve occasionally experienced application errors, especially after updates or when working with large company files. While Intuit support is usually helpful in resolving these issues, they can still lead to frustrating delays—especially during critical periods like month-end closing or grant reporting deadlines.
    Planned maintenance, while infrequent, also affects availability, especially when using a hosted environment. Coordination with IT or hosting providers is sometimes needed to minimize downtime.
    Overall, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is a reliable tool, but its dependence on local infrastructure introduces more potential points of failure compared to cloud-native solutions. Enhancements in cloud-based access or hybrid models could significantly improve both accessibility and uptime. That said, with strong internal IT support or a reliable cloud hosting provider, the availability can easily rise to an 8 or 9.
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    Performance
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    I rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise's performance a 5 out of 10, mainly because while it’s functional for most routine tasks, it can lag significantly when handling complex operations, large data files, or during multi-user sessions. As our organization has grown, we’ve noticed that report generation—especially for customized or multi-dimensional reports—can be slow, sometimes taking several minutes to load or refresh. This impacts productivity, particularly during key financial cycles like audits, monthly closings, or grant reporting.
    Performance degradation is especially noticeable when multiple users are active in the system at the same time. Even with a solid server setup, there’s often a drop in responsiveness when more than a handful of users are generating reports or entering transactions concurrently.
    We’ve also experienced some slowdowns in third-party integrations, particularly when syncing with Vena Solutions or exporting data for use in external tools. While the integrations are valuable, they occasionally stall or require workarounds, adding friction to our workflows.
    In short, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise delivers the basics well, but its performance limitations become more apparent in high-volume or complex use cases. It would benefit from better optimization for large datasets and faster processing for advanced reporting. Upgrades in system architecture—such as deeper support for cloud hosting or more efficient data handling—could significantly improve the user experience and move this rating closer to an 8.
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    Support Rating
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    It takes a long time to get through to customer support. And sometimes you have to explain the situation multiple times before the rep actually understands the issue, but that's usually because the issue is complex and out of the ordinary. However, the rep is always patient, and will take as much time and effort as necessary to resolve whatever issue you're having. It's nice that they can "take over" your computer rather than having to talk you through the solution over the phone.
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    In-Person Training
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    It is a very easy system to learn, so with the help it was even easier. QB is a good solid system, but it lacks some of the complexity other systems have. with QB you need to get additional modules to get the same functionality that other systems offer standard
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    Online Training
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    easy to learn system, specially with some kind of support. Just like with any other system, things get lot easier if you have guidance to lead you in your search for answers. having said that, QB is very easy to use and very easy to teach. you wont spend much time memorizing where to click.
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    Implementation Rating
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    If you're loading QuickBooks Enterprise Solutions onto a computer that you're going to directly log into, you should be able to do it yourself. If you are going to connect to a server through a network or remote connection, you should probably have a professional IT person set it up for you.
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    Alternatives Considered
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    We have selected this product as it is affordoable in terms of pricing and features too. Our clients is geeting lots of benefits by using this product. By using QuickBooks desktop client also manage the information realted to financials and also get the clear picture for the future by using the accounting information from this product.
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    Scalability
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
    No answers on this topic
    Intuit
    I would rate QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise a 7 out of 10 for overall scalability. The product offers solid scalability features, particularly for small to mid-sized organizations like ours that are growing and need reliable multi-user access, enhanced data capacity, and cross-departmental functionality. It handles increasing transaction volumes and user growth quite well, especially with its support for up to 40 users and the ability to manage large lists (customers, vendors, accounts, etc.)—a significant improvement over QuickBooks Pro or Premier.
    Its role-based permissions system also allows us to assign tailored access by department or user level, which is essential for maintaining control and security across teams like finance, HR, and program management. Additionally, features like advanced reporting, inventory management, and class tracking have helped us better manage multiple programs or sites within one system.
    That said, the scalability still has some limits. For example, deploying the software across multiple physical locations or for remote teams requires additional IT infrastructure—such as hosting it on a third-party cloud server or setting up a VPN—which introduces cost and complexity. Also, while QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise can technically handle a high volume of data, performance can decline as the file size grows over time unless regular maintenance and optimization are done.
    In summary, QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise scales well within its designed range, particularly for growing nonprofits and NGOs. However, organizations with distributed teams or very large, complex operations may eventually find the system’s desktop-based architecture less agile compared to cloud-native ERP platforms. With enhancements to cloud integration and remote accessibility, this rating could easily increase.
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    Return on Investment
    NumberCruncher.com, Inc.
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    Intuit
    • Good value for the price. The initial setup was quick and easy.
    • When properly set up and processes are followed it's decent at managing inventory which is something we had problems with. Have to have a dedicated employee to builds.
    • Rolling up costs in multi-level BOM's is a project each time we have to review costs, it's very time consuming to manually update all assemblies.
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