Looking for a QuickBooks Self-Employed alternative?

Intuit closed QuickBooks Self-Employed to new users and points people to QuickBooks Solopreneur at about $20 a month. If you'd rather keep things simple, Quarterbird imports your QBSE export, tags and categories included.

	Quarterbird	QuickBooks Self-Employed
Price	$69.99/year or $9.99/month	Solopreneur: about $20/month
Import your QBSE history	Yes, with Business/Personal tags and categories	Automatic migration, with reported issues
Accountant access	Free read-only share link	Reported missing from Solopreneur
Quarterly set-aside per payment	Yes	Quarterly estimates
Export your data	Free, always	Yes

Move your QuickBooks Self-Employed data in 2 minutes

In QuickBooks Self-Employed, go to Transactions → Export
Download the CSV
In Quarterbird, tap Import → choose the file
Your Business and Personal tags and categories carry over

What's different

Quarterbird focuses on the part freelancers use every day: what's safe to spend, what to save, and when to pay. We don't file your return, so there's nothing to upsell you at tax time. Export a Schedule C summary for your accountant or tax software.

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Frequently asked questions

Is QuickBooks Self-Employed being discontinued?

Intuit has closed it to new customers and directs new users to QuickBooks Solopreneur. Existing users report being moved over time. Check Intuit's site for the latest.

Will my categories transfer?

Yes. Quarterbird reads the Category and Type columns from your QBSE export and maps them to Schedule C lines.

Sources

Estimates and general information, not tax advice. Check with a tax professional for your situation.