QuickBooks Online is the dominant DIY accounting software for small businesses including therapy practices. Therapists who manage their own books typically use QuickBooks. Pair with a CPA for tax filing. Significantly cheaper than full-service options like Heard.
Accounting & TaxVerified June 2026
QuickBooks Online
DIY accounting software — the incumbent for small businesses.
About QuickBooks Online
What QuickBooks Online does
The features that actually matter for therapy practice.
DIY bookkeeping
Expense tracking
Invoicing
Tax-ready reports
Mobile apps
Payroll add-on
Honest assessment
What works and what does not, based on hands-on testing.
What works well
- Industry standard
- Lower cost than full-service
- Wide integration support
Where it falls short
- DIY required (time investment)
- Not therapy-specific
- Tax filing not included
Alternatives
Other tools in Accounting & Tax
Bench
Generic bookkeeping with human team used by some therapists.
From $299/moUnverified
GreenOak Accounting
Long-established CPA firm specializing in therapy practices.
PaidUnverified
Heard
Bookkeeping and taxes built specifically for therapists.
From $149/moUnverified
Traktion Accounting
Hands-on accountant team for established therapy practices.
PaidUnverified
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