QuickBooks Desktop Subscription Pricing in 2026

Intuit has announced subscription renewal pricing updates for QuickBooks Desktop products effective February 2026, impacting existing users of QuickBooks Desktop Pro Plus, Premier Plus, Mac Plus, Enterprise, Accountant, Payroll, and Desktop Payments. While new subscriptions for several Desktop editions are no longer available to new U.S. customers, current subscribers can continue renewing their supported Desktop plans, albeit at higher prices and with expanded usage-based fees in certain cases.

This guide provides a clear, factual breakdown of what is changing, who is affected, and what existing QuickBooks Desktop users should do next. It is designed to help business owners, accounting firms, and finance teams understand updated pricing, per-user and per-employee cost implications, payroll and payments fee changes, and why early renewal matters for continuity, compliance, and data access. All information is presented for educational and planning purposes, so readers can make informed decisions about budgeting, renewals, and ongoing use of QuickBooks Desktop in 2026 and beyond.