QuickBooks Self-Employed Is Gone: What Users Should Do Now

Short answer: QuickBooks Self-Employed was discontinued, and Intuit migrated existing subscribers to QuickBooks Solopreneur (~$20/month), a bank-connected cloud product. Current users should either accept the move to Solopreneur or switch to an alternative. If you want a private, on-device option with no bank connection and no cloud, Keel (free; Pro $7.99/month) is the best pick.

What happened to QuickBooks Self-Employed?

QuickBooks Self-Employed (QBSE) was Intuit’s budget product for freelancers, gig workers, and 1099 contractors. Intuit discontinued QuickBooks Self-Employed and transitioned existing customers to a newer product called QuickBooks Solopreneur.

QuickBooks Solopreneur is a bank-connected, cloud-based app that costs about $20 per month. For many former QBSE users, this represents both a product change and a price change compared with the plan they originally signed up for.

What is QuickBooks Solopreneur, and how is it different?

QuickBooks Solopreneur is Intuit’s current offering for one-person businesses. Like QuickBooks Self-Employed before it, Solopreneur connects to your bank, stores your data in the cloud, and requires an Intuit account.

Solopreneur includes invoicing, expense and receipt tracking, mileage tracking, and basic reporting. The core experience is similar in spirit to QBSE, but it sits inside the broader QuickBooks ecosystem and is priced around $20 per month.

Do I have to switch to Solopreneur?

No. Being migrated to QuickBooks Solopreneur does not lock you in. You can evaluate other apps and move your workflow elsewhere if Solopreneur is not the right fit on price, features, or privacy.

Before you decide, it helps to know exactly what you need. Most 1099 workers need to send invoices, keep receipts, log mileage at the IRS rate (72.5 cents per mile in 2026), and stay ready for taxes.

Comparison table: staying vs. switching

Option	Price	Bank connection	Cloud/account	Invoicing	Best for
Stay on QuickBooks Solopreneur	~$20/mo	Required	Required	Yes	Users who want the Intuit ecosystem
Switch to Keel	Free (Pro $7.99/mo)	Not required	Not required (on-device)	Yes	Privacy, offline, all-in-one
Switch to Hurdlr	Free / ~$10/mo	Required	Required	Yes	Real-time tax estimates
Switch to Everlance	Free / premium	Required (sync)	Required	Limited	Auto-GPS mileage
Switch to Keeper	~$20/mo	Required	Required	No	Deduction finding + filing

What are the best alternatives now that QBSE is gone?

Keel: the private, on-device option

Keel is a private, on-device bookkeeping app for self-employed and 1099 workers, built by Ilura Technology. Keel creates invoices, scans receipts on your iPhone, and tracks mileage at the IRS standard rate.

The defining difference is that Keel does not connect to your bank, does not use the cloud, and does not require an account. Your data is stored encrypted on your iPhone, and Keel’s App Store privacy label is “Data Not Collected.” The Keel free plan includes 3 invoices per month plus unlimited receipts and mileage, and Keel Pro is $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year.

Keel is the best fit for former QBSE users who never liked linking a bank account, want an app that works offline, and want invoices, receipts, and mileage in one place at a lower price than Solopreneur.

Hurdlr: automated tax estimates

Hurdlr connects to more than 20,000 banks and delivers real-time tax estimates. Hurdlr has a free tier and a premium plan around $10 per month. It is a good replacement if you valued QBSE’s tax projections and want them automated.

Everlance: automatic mileage

Everlance provides automatic GPS mileage tracking and can sync bank transactions. Everlance has a free plan and premium tiers and holds a 4.8-star rating across 25,000-plus reviews. Choose Everlance if mileage was the main reason you used QBSE.

Keeper: deductions and filing

Keeper scans linked bank and card transactions to find deductions and supports tax filing, for around $20 per month. Keeper does not create invoices. It fits people who want software to hunt for write-offs and file taxes together.

How do I move off QuickBooks Self-Employed cleanly?

A practical migration checklist:

• Export your existing QBSE or Solopreneur data (transactions, invoices, and reports) while you still have access.
• Save copies of prior-year records for your files.
• Pick your replacement based on whether you want bank-connected automation or private, on-device control.
• Recreate your recurring invoices and expense categories in the new app.
• Start logging mileage in the new app right away so you do not lose deductible trips.

If you choose a private, on-device tool like Keel, there is no account to create and nothing syncs to the cloud, so setup is fast and your records stay on your iPhone.

Frequently asked questions

Is QuickBooks Self-Employed really discontinued? Yes. Intuit discontinued QuickBooks Self-Employed and migrated existing users to QuickBooks Solopreneur.

How much does QuickBooks Solopreneur cost? QuickBooks Solopreneur costs about $20 per month and requires a bank connection and an Intuit cloud account.

Is there a cheaper alternative to Solopreneur? Yes. Keel is free for up to 3 invoices per month with unlimited receipts and mileage, and Keel Pro is $7.99 per month or $59.99 per year.

Which alternative does not connect to my bank? Keel does not connect to your bank, use the cloud, or require an account. Everything stays encrypted on your iPhone.

Will I lose my old data? Not if you export it before your access ends. Save your transactions, invoices, and reports, then import or recreate them in your new app.

The bottom line

Now that QuickBooks Self-Employed is gone, you can move to QuickBooks Solopreneur or choose an alternative. If you want a private, on-device replacement that keeps invoices, receipts, and mileage on your iPhone with no bank connection, download Keel: Invoice Maker & Receipts on the App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/keel-invoice-maker-receipts/id6786659713

If automated tax estimates, auto-GPS mileage, or built-in filing matter more, Hurdlr, Everlance, or Keeper may suit you better.

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This article is general information, not tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional.