QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise
The Official 24.0 Release: Unlocked Performance
Scale Beyond Limits
Manage 1 million inventory items, 40 users, and massive data files with the 64-bit engine.
Deep Dive: What’s New in Version 24.0?
Searchable Inventory Categories
The Problem: Managing 50,000+ items used to be a scrolling nightmare.The Solution: You can now assign categories to items (up to 4 levels deep) and use these categories to run specific inventory reports, manage pricing rules, and search instantly within the item list.
Intercompany Transactions
The Problem: Running multiple entity files meant manually entering "Due To/Due From" journal entries twice.The Solution: Create a relationship between two company files. When you enter a bill in Company A for Company B, Enterprise automatically creates the corresponding entry in Company B's file.
Detailed Inventory Expiration
The Problem: Food and chemical distributors struggled to track expiring lots without 3rd party add-ons.The Solution: Define expiration dates at the serial/lot number level. New "Expiration Status" reports alert you 30, 60, or 90 days before stock spoils, reducing waste.
The Definitive Comparison
While Pro and Premier look similar on the surface, Enterprise is built on entirely different database architecture designed for stability at volume.
| Feature Set | Pro Plus | Premier Plus | Enterprise 24.0 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Max Users | 3 Users | 5 Users | Up to 40 Simultaneous |
| List Limits | 14,500 | 14,500 | 1,000,000+ |
| File Stability | 200MB Max | 350MB Max | 1.5GB+ (64-bit) |
| Advanced Inventory | × | × | Yes (Bin, Barcode, Serial) |
| Payroll Fees | $$$ Monthly | $$$ Monthly | $0 Mo. Base Subscription* |
*Base subscription fee included in Gold/Platinum. Per-employee usage fees apply.
Choose the Right Growth Tier
Enterprise Silver
The Core Engine. Perfect for businesses that need more users (up to 40) and list capacity but use a third-party payroll provider.
- ✓ Online Backup Storage
- ✓ Advanced Reporting (ODBC)
- ✓ Priority Circle Support
Enterprise Gold
The Payroll Powerhouse. If you run payroll in-house, this is the most cost-effective tier. Includes Enhanced Payroll ($500+/yr value).
- ✓ Includes Enhanced Payroll
- ✓ Unlimited Paychecks
- ✓ Automated Tax Tables
Enterprise Platinum
The Inventory Specialist. Required for any business holding stock. Unlocks the Advanced Inventory module.
- ✓ Advanced Inventory
- ✓ Advanced Pricing Rules
- ✓ Bill & PO Approval Workflows
Industry-Specific Editions
Manufacturing & Wholesale
Bill of Materials (BOM): Track labor, overhead, and sub-assemblies. The "Where Used" feature lets you instantly see which assemblies use a specific component.Landed Cost: Stop guessing your margins. Allocate freight and duties to inventory items to see the true cost.
Contractor & Construction
Job Costing: View "Estimated vs. Actual" reports in real-time. See exactly how much you spent vs. what you quoted.Change Orders: Track changes to the original estimate without losing the history.
Non-Profit Organizations
Donor & Grant Tracking: Seamlessly track donations and grants. Generate standard non-profit financial reports.Budgeting: Create budgets by fund or program to ensure compliance.
Important Note on 2026 Payroll Fees
There is often confusion regarding "Included" payroll. Here is the breakdown for Gold and Platinum users:
- Monthly Subscription: $0.00 (Normally $50-$100/mo). Included in plan.
- Employee Usage Fee: $3.00 per active employee, per month.
Example: If you have 10 employees, you pay $30/month total for full-service payroll.
System Requirements for Version 24.0
| OS (Client) | Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit only). |
| Server OS | Windows Server 2016, 2019, or 2022. |
| RAM | Server: 16GB+. Client: 8GB+. |
Common Questions
Q: Can I downgrade to Pro later?
A: No. Once you migrate data to Enterprise, it cannot be easily "downsized" back to Pro/Premier without losing significant data.
Q: What happens if I cancel?
A: You will lose access to the software, but you can export your data to Excel or QBO beforehand.
Q: Is Cloud Hosting included?
A: No, the license is for the software. We offer authorized Cloud Hosting as a separate add-on.
Q: What is "Priority Circle"?
A: A dedicated account manager and direct access to top-tier US-based technical support.