Looking for bookkeeping/accounting software to replace Quiockbooks

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I'm looking to see if there are other less expensive bookkeeping/accounting software programs out there for my smaller business clients to replace Quickbooks (which always has their hand in our wallets).

[Guest Taxed]

That is a question that pops up routinely from budget minded small business owners. There are a few shareware type accounting packages that may cost less but the support absolutely sucks! Unless you want to be hand holding your client all they way stay with Quickbooks. If they use a full bookkeeper or part-time, it is easier to find people with quickbook experience and most towns and cities have user groups that can help you out.

I use to recommend Peachtree to my clients 10/15 years back, but quickbooks overall is more cost effective.

[Lynn EA USTCP in Louisiana]

Look at Howell Client Accounting - www.Howellsoftware.com? Howell is very user friendly, easy to learn and to use, good value and also offers a 'demo' .

Lynn Jacobs, EA

Kenner, LA

[joanmcq]

Medlin makes accounting software too. You can download it to try it out. I haven't done so yet, so I can't comment on how it is.

[GeneInAlabama]

I have used Medlin for several years now and it is a very good program if you don't need to use it on a network. I use the general ledger, payroll, and accounts receivable modules and they are very inexpensive. I believe their website is www.medlin.com.

[Guest Taxed]

For a small business owner with limited resources the issue of support for a new accounting software could be critical. If the taxpayer is a quick learner then it may not be a big deal.

I have had clients who switched accounting packages to lesser known brands with limited support go back to using those ledger sheets when they could not find someone qualified with their software and when they tried it themselves they totally screwed up the reports.

[joanmcq]

I use Medlin payroll and Medlin himself will answer questions about the software. He's even on here occasionally. The payroll module is $55/yr.

[Guest Taxed]

True if you just need a simple payroll module to cut checks for a few employees Medlin may work for you and the price can't be beat.

[mcb39]

I use Medlin payroll and Medlin himself will answer questions about the software. He's even on here occasionally. The payroll module is $55/yr.

I have also used Medlin for years. It is certainly more extensive than just "simple" payroll. I guess it is time to take a look at the bookkeeping module. Medlin lets you test drive their software.; which is huge.

[Guest Taxed]

Simple here means relatively easy to use!

But it does have its limitations and you can't really expect more for $55. It does the job where it fits.

I have a few clients that use it and they are happy.

[Medlin Software, Dennis]

Thanks for the kind words!

[Guest Taxed]

Mr. Medlin does your payroll software e-file W2 and 1099s including corrected copies?

[BulldogTom]

Mr. Medlin does your payroll software e-file W2 and 1099s including corrected copies?

You should be very nice to Medlin. He has been a gracious contributor on this board for a very long time and his input on Payroll issues is invaluable to those of us who have been here a long time. His software is known to be very good for the target market he serves. I understand his support is top notch as well. He makes no bones about the market he is after, does not try to please every single potential customer that his software is not a fit for, and, most importantly, does not lie about what his software will or will not do.

Be careful how you talk about him and his product.

Tom

Hollister, CA

[Guest Taxed]

I will let Mr. Medlin respond.

[Medlin Software, Dennis]

Our payroll software is strictly for payroll (excluded 1099's).

W-2's on plain paper or fills in forms.

If required by your state and/or SSA, you can efile W-2.

No support for W-2c

Our AP program can be used to fill in 1099-MISC forms

No support for efiling 1099's

No support for and c forms

[Guest Taxed]

Thank you for the information. It is very helpful.