Options by entity count
| Option | Consolidation approach | Year-1 subscription (cited) |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Online Advanced x N | One subscription per entity; manual or third-party consolidation | $4,080 per entity (list) |
| Intuit Enterprise Suite | Native multi-entity, automated intercompany, up to 20 dimensions | $12,000-$15,000 for 2-5 entities (third-party) |
| Sage Intacct | Multi-entity with dimensions; add-on modules priced per module | $15,000-$60,000 small-mid (Vendr) |
| NetSuite (OneWorld) | Multi-subsidiary, multi-currency; OneWorld quoted per deal | $62,700 - $119,700 at 25 users before OneWorld |
| Business Central | Multiple companies in one tenant; consolidation built in | $24,000 - $33,000 at 25 users |
What to test in a demo
- Intercompany sales and eliminations across two entities
- Consolidated P&L with a currency translation
- Adding an entity mid-year: what does it cost and who configures it?
IES note: Intuit says its ProAdvisor discount does not apply to additional entities added after the contract is signed (Intuit, 2026-09-23) - lock entity counts up front.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cheapest multi-entity accounting software?
For 2-5 entities, Intuit Enterprise Suite at roughly $12,000-$15,000 a year (third-party estimates) is typically the lowest-cost native consolidation.
Sources
- Intuit - QuickBooks Online pricing (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-23
- Synder - Intuit Enterprise Suite pros, cons and pricing (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-02-18
- Intuit - Intuit Enterprise Suite pricing page (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-23
- Vendr - Sage pricing benchmark (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-02
- BrokenRubik - NetSuite pricing guide (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-17
- Microsoft - Business Central pricing (accessed 2026-09-23) - Source date: 2026-09-23