QuickBooks Desktop isn’t switching off overnight, but it is shrinking. Intuit has stopped selling most Desktop editions to new US customers, ended support for the 2023 versions, and says the 2024 versions were the last annual releases.
Here’s what changed, what it means for your business, and the options if you’re deciding what to do next.
The short answer
- Existing subscribers can keep using and renewing QuickBooks Desktop. Intuit says it still provides security updates, product updates and support for current subscribers.
- New US customers can’t buy most editions. After September 30, 2024, Intuit stopped selling new subscriptions to QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus and Enhanced Payroll.
- QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise is still sold to new and existing customers.
- The 2023 versions are discontinued. Support for QuickBooks Desktop 2023 ended after May 31, 2026.
What happened to QuickBooks Desktop 2023?
After May 31, 2026, Intuit discontinued the 2023 versions of Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, Enterprise 23.0 and the Accountant editions. If you’re still on a 2023 version:
- connected services stop, including payroll, payment processing, online banking and emailing forms or reports;
- you lose access to live technical support;
- the software no longer gets critical security updates.
Intuit says subscribers get version 2024 at no extra cost as part of their plan, so the simplest fix for most 2023 users is to update.
Is there a QuickBooks Desktop 2025 or 2026?
No. Intuit says QuickBooks Desktop Plus 2024 and Enterprise 24.0 were its final annual releases. Instead of a new version each year, Desktop subscribers now get new features and fixes through updates during the year.
Can I still buy QuickBooks Desktop?
In the US, not as a new customer for Pro Plus, Premier Plus or Mac Plus. Enterprise is the Desktop product Intuit still sells to new customers. If you already subscribe to a Plus edition, you can keep renewing.
Your options
1. Stay on QuickBooks Desktop. If you’re a current subscriber, keep renewing and update to the 2024 version. This is the lowest-effort path, but it’s worth planning ahead, since Intuit is no longer releasing new annual versions.
2. Move to QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise. It’s still sold to new customers, so it’s the option if you want to stay on a desktop product. Check Intuit’s Enterprise pricing before you decide.
3. Move to QuickBooks Online. Intuit provides a tool to move your Desktop company file to QuickBooks Online. Check Intuit’s help article for what moves across before you start, since some data (such as payroll history) is handled separately.
4. Switch to different software. If you’re changing systems anyway, it’s a good moment to compare. See our guide to the best QuickBooks alternatives. Sage 50 is the closest desktop-style option, while cloud tools like Xero and Vencru work in the browser and on mobile.
If you sell products: Vencru
Vencru is built for retailers, wholesalers and distributors. Every plan includes inventory, invoicing and double-entry accounting, so a sale reduces stock and updates your books at the same time. You can set reorder points by product and location, create purchase orders, and sell in store with POS or online through Shopify, Amazon and WooCommerce.
Moving from QuickBooks Desktop:
- Pick a start date, ideally the first day of a month or quarter.
- Export your lists from QuickBooks Desktop as CSV files.
- Import them into Vencru, then check product names, SKUs, quantities and costs.
- Enter your opening balances as of the start date.
There’s a free plan with 15 invoices a month and no time limit, and paid plans start at $6 a month. Compare Vencru and QuickBooks.
Frequently asked questions
Is QuickBooks Desktop being discontinued?
Not for existing subscribers, who can keep renewing. But Intuit stopped selling Pro Plus, Premier Plus and Mac Plus to new US customers after September 30, 2024, and the 2024 versions were the last annual releases.
Will QuickBooks Desktop 2023 still work?
Intuit discontinued the 2023 versions after May 31, 2026. Connected services like payroll, payments and online banking stop, and there are no more security updates. Subscribers can update to the 2024 version at no extra cost.
What is the latest version of QuickBooks Desktop?
The 2024 versions (Desktop Plus 2024 and Enterprise 24.0). Intuit now adds features through updates instead of new yearly versions.
What is the best alternative to QuickBooks Desktop?
It depends on how you work. Sage 50 is closest for desktop-style accounting. QuickBooks Online is the easiest move within Intuit. For product businesses that want inventory and accounting together, Vencru is built for that.
