Intuit Quickbooks, established in 1983, dominates accounting, but recent price hikes have users looking for the exit. Subscription pricing ranges from $30 to $200 per month. You can save up to $2,400 annually by cancelling. The service works on iOS, Android, and desktop. Visit Intuit Quickbooks. With the "Loud Budgeting" trend taking over social media, cutting expensive SaaS tools is the new flex. However, Trustpilot data shows a dismal rating with users raging about "poor customer service" and endless "technical support" queues. Pissed Consumer highlights over 1,000 complaints in the last 3 years, specifically regarding "incorrect billing amounts." If the recent outages and price increases pushed you over the edge, here is how to leave.
How to Cancel Intuit Quickbooks on Desktop or Laptop
This is the most reliable method. The desktop site usually has fewer glitches than the mobile app when it comes to billing changes.
1 Log in to Quickbooks Online
Go to the Quickbooks website and sign in. You must be logged in as the Master Admin or a Company Admin. If you are just a regular user, the cancel button will be invisible to you. Super annoying, but that is how they set it up.
2 Open Account and Settings
Look for the Gear icon in the top right corner. Click it. A menu will drop down. Select Account and settings under the 'Your Company' column. This is where they hide the billing stuff.
3 Navigate to Billing & Subscription
On the left sidebar, click the Billing & subscription tab. You will see your company ID and your current plan status here. If it takes a moment to load, do not panic. It happens.
4 Click Cancel Subscription
Find the Quickbooks Online tile. Click Cancel subscription or Cancel online. They might try to offer you a downgrade to a cheaper plan first. Ignore it if you really want out.
5 Confirm Cancellation
Follow the on-screen prompts. They will ask why you are leaving. Select a reason (or make one up) and click Continue to cancel. You must click the final Got it button to confirm. If you do not see a confirmation email shortly after, go back and check. It might not have stuck.
How to Cancel Intuit Quickbooks on iPhone (iOS)
Use this method only if you purchased your subscription through the Apple App Store. If you bought it on the web, Apple cannot help you.
1 Open Settings
Tap the grey Settings gear app on your iPhone home screen.
2 Tap Your Apple ID
Tap your Name/Apple ID banner at the very top of the list.
3 Select Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions. Wait for the list to load. If you have a lot of apps, this might take a second.
4 Find Quickbooks
Scroll until you see Quickbooks Accounting. Tap it. If it is not there, you likely signed up directly through their website, so you need to use the Desktop method above.
5 Cancel Subscription
Tap Cancel Subscription in red text. Confirm your choice. You will keep access until the current billing cycle ends.
How to Cancel Intuit Quickbooks on Android
This only works if your billing goes through Google Play. If you pay Intuit directly via credit card, go back to the Desktop steps.
1 Open Google Play Store
Launch the Play Store app on your Android device.
2 Tap Profile Icon
Tap your Profile icon in the top right corner.
3 Go to Payments & Subscriptions
Select Payments & subscriptions from the menu list.
4 Select Subscriptions
Tap Subscriptions. Find Quickbooks in the list of active apps.
5 Cancel
Tap on Quickbooks and select Cancel subscription. Follow the instructions to confirm. Google usually sends a confirmation email pretty fast.
What is Intuit Quickbooks Cancellation Policy
Intuit is pretty strict. When you cancel, your data becomes "read-only" for one year. This means you can look at it, but you cannot touch it. Crucially, they generally do not offer pro-rated refunds. If you cancel five days into your billing month, you just paid for the next 25 days of a service you do not want. Access continues until the end of that billing cycle. Many users on BBB complain that even if they cancel on the renewal day, getting that money back is a nightmare. Plan to cancel at least 3-4 days before your renewal date to be safe.
Before You Cancel Intuit Quickbooks: What You Should Know
Export Your Data First
Once you cancel, your access changes. You have one year of read-only access, but after that, Intuit deletes your data. Gone. Forever. Before you hit that cancel button, export your reports, lists, and non-posting transactions to Excel or a CSV file.
Check for Payroll Services
If you have Quickbooks Payroll bundled, cancelling the main accounting subscription might cancel Payroll too. Or weirdly, sometimes it doesn't, and you keep getting billed for the add-on. Double-check that all services are turned off in the billing tab.
Outstanding Invoices
If you use Quickbooks Payments to get paid by clients, cancelling might disrupt pending deposits. Make sure all your money has hit your bank account before you pull the plug.
Having Trouble Cancelling Your Intuit Quickbooks Subscription?
It is not just you. The system can be glitchy.
- Check Your Browser: If the "Cancel" button is greyed out or missing, try opening the page in an Incognito/Private window. Cache issues are common with their dashboard.
- Are You the Admin? Only the Master Admin can cancel. If you are just a "Company Admin," the option might not exist for you. You need to log in with the primary email used to create the account.
- Third-Party Billing: Did you buy it through a reseller or an accountant? If so, Intuit cannot cancel it for you. You have to contact that third party directly to stop the billing.
- Mobile vs Desktop: If the app is crashing when you try to cancel, hop on a laptop. The desktop site is usually more stable for account management.
Subscription Plans and Pricing (2025)
| Plan | Monthly Price | Key Features |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Start | ~$30.00 | Income & expenses, invoices, basic reports, 1 user |
| Essentials | ~$60.00 | Bill management, time tracking, 3 users |
| Plus | ~$90.00 | Inventory, project profitability, 5 users |
| Advanced | ~$200.00 | Analytics, batch invoices, custom roles, 25 users |
Note: Prices are subject to change and often increase without much warning. Payroll is an extra cost on top of these base prices.
How Pine AI Can Help You Cancel Your Intuit Quickbooks Subscription
With the "Loud Budgeting" trend encouraging everyone to dump overpriced software in 2025, there is no better time to drop Intuit. Pine AI makes it happen without the headache.
Step 1: Let's get started to cancel Intuit Quickbooks Simply tell us that you want to cancel your subscription with Intuit Quickbooks, we'll ask for some account details to get started.
Step 2: Pine gets to work We navigate the confusing clicks, wait on hold, and handle the awkward conversations to ensure it's actually cancelled. We don't just suggest it; we finish it.
Step 3: You're free from Intuit Quickbooks The payments stop and you get your time back. No "retention offers," no run-around, just a confirmed "one-and-done" result.
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