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NetSuite vs QuickBooks Payroll Comparison (2026)

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QuickBooks Payroll

Overview

NetSuite is an AI-powered cloud-based business management suite. It helps organizations streamline their operations and gain real-time insights into their performance. The suite caters to a range of industries such as manufacturing, retail, and professional services.

QuickBooks Payroll is a cloud-based payroll solution for small businesses which offers automatic payroll tax calculations, integrated time tracking, same day direct deposit, real-time data updates, tax form preparation and filing, and an online employee portal to streamline the payroll process

  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials
  • Platforms supported
  • Web-based
  • iPhone app
  • Android app
  • Windows Phone app
  • Typical customers
  • Freelancers
  • Small businesses
  • Mid size businesses
  • Large enterprises
  • Customer support
  • Phone
  • Online
  • Knowledge base
  • Video tutorials

Video & Screenshots

Pricing

Starting from

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  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

Starting from

3.5

Per month

  • Free trial available
  • Credit cardless trial
  • Free account
  • Subscription based

User reviews

4.2

2K

5

4

3

2

1

982

790

216

39

55

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
63%
would recommend this app

4.5

998

5

4

3

2

1

680

198

61

18

41

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Features
  • Customer support
75%
would recommend this app

Pros

“NetSuite is an accurate ERP system as long as the master data is clean and well-maintained, since the quality and reliability of its outputs heavily depend on having consistent, accurate, and properly managed data inputs across the organization.”
GL

Giann L.

ERP Supervisor

“NetSuite provides a comprehensive cloud-based ERP platform that brings financials, accounting, inventory, order management, and reporting into one system.”
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Anish C.

SDE

“Custom reporting is a lifesaver; I built dashboards that pull live sales data and sync with Slack alerts, cutting our weekly review time by half.”
GR

Grace R.

Finance Manager

Pros

“I especially appreciated the simplicity and convenience of running payroll—once set up, it usually takes just a few minutes, taxes are handled automatically with the right subscription, and everything syncs smoothly with QuickBooks accounting.”
AS

Angie S.

Partner

“We love that it deals with coming up with pay cheque amounts, removing all the taxes that need to be taken off and puts together what we owe to the government for payrolls taxes.”
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Tanya D.

President

“Automation saves time and reduces the amount of manual work involved in calculating payroll and taxes. While the pricing and occasional setup or support issues can be drawbacks, overall it is a solid and user-friendly payroll solution.”
KL

Khimson L.

IT admin

Cons

“One of the least favorable aspects of NetSuite is its complexity, as the system can be difficult to learn and navigate, especially for new users, often requiring significant time, training, and support to fully utilize its features.”
GL

Giann L.

ERP Supervisor

“The UI feels cluttered when I try to drill down into inventory levels, and the learning curve for the advanced financial modules is steeper than expected, so I had to spend extra hours training.”
GR

Grace R.

Finance Manager

“During peak usage periods, the lag becomes even more noticeable, making it difficult for teams to work efficiently under time pressure — especially during month-end close or busy operational periods. While NetSuite is a powerful cloud-based platform, the performance doesn’t always reflect that power in day-to-day use.”
DC

Dirk C.

ERP administrator

Cons

“Hard to navigate the screens, Intuit has taken complete control over payroll, can't make adjustments when needed, Inuit sets up unneeded payroll items automatically, support is terrible and takes too long for corrections, support does not understand the payroll tax rules”
LM

Linda M.

Senior Manager

“However, occasional issues with payroll tax calculations and customer support have prevented me from giving it a perfect score, resulting in a solid 4-star rating.”
CC

Clara C.

Finance Manager

“The pricing structure can get expensive quickly, as monthly base fees combined with per-employee costs add up for mid-sized teams.”
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Jennifer N.

Asst Payroll Clerk

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  • Last review2 days ago
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  • Last reviewa day ago

Key features

  • Total features180
  • 1099 Preparation
  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • 3PL Management
  • ACH Payment Processing
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Ad hoc Query
  • Ad hoc Reporting
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Aging Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Approval Process Control
  • Approval Workflow
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audit Management
  • Audit Trail
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Billing
  • Availability Management
  • BOM Creation
  • Backorder Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Barcode Printing
  • Barcode Recognition
  • Barcode/Label Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Barcoding/RFID
  • Benchmarking
  • Benefits Management
  • Billable & Non-Billable Hours
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Budget Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Built-in Accounting
  • Business Intelligence
  • CPA Firms
  • CRM
  • CRM Integration
  • Calendar Management
  • Calendar/Reminder System
  • Campaign Management
  • Capacity Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Case Management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cash Management
  • Catalog Management
  • Channel Management
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Check Printing
  • Check Processing
  • Check Writing
  • Check-in/Check-out
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Commission Management
  • Committee Management
  • Communication Management
  • Compensation Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Consolidation/Roll-Up
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Core Accounting
  • Cost Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Cost-to-Completion Tracking
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Cross Docking
  • Currency Management
  • Customer Accounts
  • Customer Database
  • Customer History
  • Customer Management
  • Customer Statements
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Invoices
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Rules
  • Customizable Templates
  • Customization
  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Visualization
  • Delivery Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Direct Deposit
  • Discount Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Donation Tracking
  • Donor Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Dues Management
  • Duplicate Payment Alert
  • EDI
  • ERP integration
  • Electronic Funds Transfer
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Enterprise Asset Management
  • Event Management
  • Expense Claims
  • Expense Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Accountants
  • For B2B
  • For Financial Institutions
  • For Government
  • For Hospitality Industry
  • For Insurance Industry
  • For Legal Professionals
  • For Medical Purposes
  • For Metal Fabrication
  • For Nonprofits
  • For Real Estate
  • For Restaurants
  • For Retail
  • For Small Businesses
  • For Trucking Industry
  • Forecasting
  • Fraud Detection
  • Fund Accounting
  • Fundraising Management
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • General Ledger
  • Grant Management
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HR Management
  • Historical Reporting
  • Idea Management
  • Import/Export Management
  • Income & Balance Sheet
  • Integrated Business Operations
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Internal Chat Integration
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Inventory Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Investment Management
  • Invoice Creation
  • Invoice History
  • Invoice Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • IoT Integration
  • Issue Management
  • Item Management
  • Kanban Board
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Kitting
  • Learning & Development
  • Multi-Currency
  • Multi-State
  • Onboarding
  • Online Time Tracking
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Receipt Management
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Self Service Portal
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax Calculation
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Filing
  • Tax Forms
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Time Off Management
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Workflow Management
  • eCommerce Integration
  • eCommerce Management
  • Total features51
  • 1099 Preparation
  • 360 Degree Feedback
  • 3PL Management
  • ACH Payment Processing
  • API
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Accounting
  • Accounting Integration
  • Accounts Payable
  • Accounts Receivable
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Activity Tracking
  • Ad hoc Query
  • Ad hoc Reporting
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Aging Tracking
  • Alerts/Notifications
  • Applicant Tracking
  • Approval Process Control
  • Approval Workflow
  • Asset Lifecycle Management
  • Attendance Tracking
  • Audit Management
  • Audit Trail
  • Automated Scheduling
  • Automatic Billing
  • Availability Management
  • BOM Creation
  • Backorder Management
  • Bank Reconciliation
  • Barcode Printing
  • Barcode Recognition
  • Barcode/Label Management
  • Barcode/Ticket Scanning
  • Barcoding/RFID
  • Benchmarking
  • Benefits Management
  • Billable & Non-Billable Hours
  • Billing & Invoicing
  • Bills of Material
  • Budget Management
  • Budgeting/Forecasting
  • Built-in Accounting
  • Business Intelligence
  • CPA Firms
  • CRM
  • CRM Integration
  • Calendar Management
  • Calendar/Reminder System
  • Campaign Management
  • Capacity Management
  • Capacity Planning
  • Case Management
  • Cash Flow Management
  • Cash Management
  • Catalog Management
  • Channel Management
  • Chart of Accounts
  • Check Printing
  • Check Processing
  • Check Writing
  • Check-in/Check-out
  • Client Management
  • Client Portal
  • Collaboration Tools
  • Commenting/Notes
  • Commission Management
  • Committee Management
  • Communication Management
  • Compensation Management
  • Compliance Management
  • Compliance Tracking
  • Configurable Workflow
  • Consolidation/Roll-Up
  • Contact Database
  • Contact Management
  • Contract/License Management
  • Core Accounting
  • Cost Management
  • Cost Tracking
  • Cost-to-Completion Tracking
  • Credit Card Processing
  • Cross Docking
  • Currency Management
  • Customer Accounts
  • Customer Database
  • Customer History
  • Customer Management
  • Customer Statements
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Forms
  • Customizable Invoices
  • Customizable Reports
  • Customizable Rules
  • Customizable Templates
  • Customization
  • Dashboard
  • Dashboard Creation
  • Data Entry
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Management
  • Data Security
  • Data Visualization
  • Delivery Management
  • Demand Forecasting
  • Direct Deposit
  • Discount Management
  • Distribution Management
  • Document Management
  • Document Storage
  • Donation Tracking
  • Donor Management
  • Drag & Drop
  • Dues Management
  • Duplicate Payment Alert
  • EDI
  • ERP integration
  • Electronic Funds Transfer
  • Electronic Payments
  • Email Management
  • Email Marketing
  • Employee Database
  • Employee Management
  • Employee Portal
  • Employee Profiles
  • Employee Scheduling
  • Enterprise Asset Management
  • Event Management
  • Expense Claims
  • Expense Management
  • Expense Tracking
  • FMLA Administration
  • Feedback Management
  • File Sharing
  • Financial Analysis
  • Financial Management
  • Financial Reporting
  • Fixed Asset Management
  • For AEC Industry
  • For Accountants
  • For B2B
  • For Financial Institutions
  • For Government
  • For Hospitality Industry
  • For Insurance Industry
  • For Legal Professionals
  • For Medical Purposes
  • For Metal Fabrication
  • For Nonprofits
  • For Real Estate
  • For Restaurants
  • For Retail
  • For Small Businesses
  • For Trucking Industry
  • Forecasting
  • Fraud Detection
  • Fund Accounting
  • Fundraising Management
  • Gantt/Timeline View
  • General Ledger
  • Grant Management
  • HIPAA Compliant
  • HR Management
  • Historical Reporting
  • Idea Management
  • Import/Export Management
  • Income & Balance Sheet
  • Integrated Business Operations
  • Interaction Tracking
  • Internal Chat Integration
  • Inventory Auditing
  • Inventory Control
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Optimization
  • Inventory Replenishment
  • Inventory Tracking
  • Investment Management
  • Invoice Creation
  • Invoice History
  • Invoice Management
  • Invoice Processing
  • IoT Integration
  • Issue Management
  • Item Management
  • Kanban Board
  • Key Performance Indicators
  • Kitting
  • Learning & Development
  • Multi-Currency
  • Multi-State
  • Onboarding
  • Online Time Tracking
  • Payroll Management
  • Payroll Reporting
  • Performance Management
  • QuickBooks Integration
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Real-Time Updates
  • Receipt Management
  • Recruitment Management
  • Reminders
  • Reporting/Analytics
  • Self Service Portal
  • Succession Planning
  • Tax Calculation
  • Tax Compliance
  • Tax Filing
  • Tax Forms
  • Time & Attendance
  • Time & Expense Tracking
  • Time Off Management
  • Timesheet Management
  • Training Management
  • Vacation/Leave Tracking
  • W-2 Preparation
  • Wage Garnishment
  • Workflow Management
  • eCommerce Integration
  • eCommerce Management

Integrations

  • Total integrations19
  • Adobe Commerce
  • Avalara
  • BILL Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • BambooHR
  • BigCommerce
  • Boomi
  • Box
  • Celigo Integrator.io
  • Docusign
  • Expensify
  • FieldAware
  • Five9
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced
  • SAP Concur
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus
  • UKG Ready
  • WooCommerce
  • Total integrations4
  • Adobe Commerce
  • Avalara
  • BILL Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • BambooHR
  • BigCommerce
  • Boomi
  • Box
  • Celigo Integrator.io
  • Docusign
  • Expensify
  • FieldAware
  • Five9
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • QuickBooks Online
  • QuickBooks Online Advanced
  • SAP Concur
  • Salesforce Sales Cloud
  • Shopify
  • Shopify Plus
  • UKG Ready
  • WooCommerce