Harpoon vs QuickBooks Desktop Pro Comparison

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Harpoon

Accounting Software

4.7 11 user ratings

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84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

QuickBooks Desktop Pro

Accounting Software

4.3 3,153 user ratings

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Overview

Description

Harpoon is a time-tracking and billing software that enables businesses and freelancers to set, track and achieve their yearly financial goals. The software comes with a financial goal tracking system that helps users to make their business more profitable. In addition, with real-time revenue forecasting, Harpoon automatically tracks the team’s project activities and converts them into an accurate forecast of their expected revenue. It gives a clear view of how much revenue businesses can expect to generate and how it will affect their monthly and yearly goals. The software helps businesses to determine the potential cost and value of a project before it even begins. In this way, it provides a powerful way allowing users to predict profitability, no matter if the billing is based on hourly or a fixed rate. Another aspect that Harpoon covers is the time tracking that enables teams to work more efficiently and complete projects before the deadline. Furthermore, it makes the life of users’ easy by automatically sending invoices, bills of credit cards and other tasks. Read more

QuickBooks Desktop Pro software is a platform used to manage transactions workflows. The software offers receipt management tools to capture receipt data, expenses and record multiple transactions. Schedule statement emails and customize payments across your customer communications. Small, Medium companies make use of the software. Read more

Pricing Options

Free Trial Available
Starts at $7.08.

Free Trial Available
Starts at $27.00.

SW Score & Breakdown

81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

81%
Reviews

75%
Momentum

62%
Popularity

74%

84% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more

96%
Reviews

85%
Momentum

60%
Popularity

60%

Features

Total Features	8 Features	14 Features
Common Features for All	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 5 More - Show Less	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Purchasing Acquiring goods or services required for the business at minimal cost Revenue Recognition Determining the specific conditions under which revenue is recognized or accounted for Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 11 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.7/5 11 user ratings	4.3/5 3,153 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 72.7% Very Good 27.3% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 44.9% Very Good 41.5% Average 9.4% Poor 2.5% Terrible 1.7%
Review Summary	Not Available	User reviews on QuickBooks Desktop Pro highlight its ease of use and robust feature set, particularly for managing invoices, payments, and reports. Many users appreciate its user-friendly interface, making it suitable for both accounting professionals and small business owners with limited experience. However, some users express concerns about its price, lack of customization options for invoicing and reporting, and occasional technical glitches. While the desktop version is generally well-received, the online version is often preferred for its cloud-based accessibility.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Starts at $7.08.	Free Trial Available Starts at $27.00.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Agency $78.00 $99.00 per month Studio $31.00 $39.00 per month Freelancer $15.00 $19.00 per month Starter $7.08 $9.00 per month	QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise $1,922.00 $1,922.00 per year QuickBooks Online Plus $27.00 $27.00 per month QuickBooks Online Plus + Payroll Core $40.50 $40.50 per month QuickBooks Online Plus+ Payroll Premium $51.00 $51.00 per month
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