Comparing one software to the next is hard enough. Start doing it for something that makes you twitch anyway and it’s enough to make you toss the project in the corner never to look at it again. We've simplified that for you right here with two charts:

• The first chart shows the top features we're asked about and consider for solo and small businesses across the top three pieces of accounting software we recommend.
• The second chart shows the benefit each feature offers your business.

We know you started your business because you love what you do. Or you're good at what you do. Or maybe even it's as simple as you know you can make money at what you do.

But somewhere along the way, you realized you need to keep better track of your expenses. Spreadsheets and notes and paper expense trackers just aren't cutting it anymore. And you're spending too much time right before you file your taxes trying to total everything up.

And you're still not convinced it's right.

Or maybe it's more complicated than that and you need solutions that will take care of project or receipt management. Maybe you have multiple locations you need to report on. Maybe there's something else entirely we haven't guessed at. These charts are fantastic place to start your accounting software comparison so you make a selection that fits your needs and your budget.