QuickBooks Free
QuickBooks Free is accounting software for solo businesses, with invoicing, expense tracking and payments. It is not a trial, and it allows 2 invoices a month.
QuickBooks Free is a finance and ops perk from QuickBooks, offering a free plan (2 invoices a month), for startups in the US, no funding required.
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Inside QuickBooks Free
QuickBooks Free is not a trial and needs no credit card. It is for one user with no accountant access, and includes accepting payments, business and personal expenses, the top three reports, 2 invoices and 2 receipt captures a month, one connected bank account, 1 estimate a month and 5 mileage trips a month. The first paid plan, Simple Start, is $38 a month, or $19 a month for the first three months.
Who it's for
- Funding / backing
- No funding needed
- Geography
- United States
- Recurring / expiry
- Free plan, not a trial, with no end date stated.
- Other requirements
- Not included in Free: unlimited invoicing, accountant access, multi-user access and unlimited bank accounts.
How to apply for QuickBooks Free
- 1Start QuickBooks Free with an Intuit account.
- 2No credit card is needed.
Other ways to get a deal on QuickBooks
Mercury and Ramp give their customers deals on QuickBooks. They are separate from QuickBooks Free, each with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.
- Mercury PerksQuickBooks Online: 50% offFor Mercury business account holders
- Eligible for QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Self-Employed products (QuickBooks Online Simple Start, QuickBooks Online Essentials, QuickBooks Online Plus, QuickBooks Online Advanced and QuickBooks Online Self-Employed
- New customers only
- Ramp Partner RewardsSave 30% off for 12 monthsFor Ramp customersCompare all 103 Ramp Partner Rewards On Ramp: the QuickBooks perk
Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.
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QuickBooks Free has eligibility restrictions. These alternatives have no accelerator or investor requirement. Check each provider’s current terms and availability.
QuickBooks Free: common questions
Is QuickBooks free?
Yes, QuickBooks can be used for free. Free plan (2 invoices a month). As stated on QuickBooks' own page, linked on this page.
Who qualifies for QuickBooks Free?
QuickBooks Free is for startups in the US, no funding required. Not included in Free: unlimited invoicing, accountant access, multi-user access and unlimited bank accounts.
Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get QuickBooks Free?
No. QuickBooks Free is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.
How do I apply for QuickBooks Free?
Start QuickBooks Free with an Intuit account. No credit card is needed.
How long do I have to use QuickBooks Free, and does it expire?
Free plan, not a trial, with no end date stated.
Is QuickBooks Free available outside the US?
QuickBooks Free is available in the US.
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