QuickBooks Online for HVAC contractors
The de facto accounting platform for HVAC contractors, with AI-driven categorization, invoice automation, and tax prep features.
Should HVAC contractors use QuickBooks Online?
Yes: Every HVAC contractor unless on Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Desktop.
Skip it if: Enterprise multi-location shops needing Sage Intacct or NetSuite.
About QuickBooks Online
Nearly every HVAC FSM platform integrates with QuickBooks Online. AI features have grown meaningfully — auto-categorization, anomaly detection, and predictive cash flow. For 99% of HVAC contractors, QBO is the default accounting choice.
Pros and cons
Pros
- +Universal — every HVAC FSM tool integrates with it
- +Standard for most CPAs
- +AI features are genuinely useful
Cons
- -Pricing has crept up significantly in recent years
- -Customer support is hit-or-miss
QuickBooks Online pricing
Simple Start $30/mo, Essentials $60/mo, Plus $90/mo, Advanced $200/mo.
Integrations
QuickBooks Online integrates with: ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, Workiz, FieldEdge.
Frequently asked questions
Q.How much does QuickBooks Online cost for HVAC contractors?
QuickBooks Online starts at $30/month. Simple Start $30/mo, Essentials $60/mo, Plus $90/mo, Advanced $200/mo.
Q.Who should use QuickBooks Online?
Every HVAC contractor unless on Sage Intacct or QuickBooks Desktop.
Q.Who should skip QuickBooks Online?
Enterprise multi-location shops needing Sage Intacct or NetSuite.
Q.What does QuickBooks Online integrate with?
QuickBooks Online integrates with ServiceTitan, Housecall Pro, Jobber, Workiz, FieldEdge.