GoTo Connect vs QuickBooks Payments: which one fits your business?
Side-by-side comparison of GoTo Connect and QuickBooks Payments — fees, features, ease, support, and which one fits your business. Scored on the same rubric.
Short answer: QuickBooks Payments wins on our scorecard (7.5/10 vs 6.8/10).
| Scored on | GoTo Connect | QuickBooks Payments |
|---|---|---|
| Right fit for small biz | 7 | 8 |
| Ease of use | 6 | 9 |
| Fees & pricing | 6 | 6 |
| Customer support | 7 | 5 |
| Features | 8 | 9 |
| Basic Monthly Plan | Contact Sales | — |
| Activation Fee | Varies | — |
| Hardware Lease | Optional/Varies | — |
| Monthly Fee | — | $0 |
| ACH Payments | — | 1% (Max $15) |
| Invoiced Credit Cards | — | 2.99% |
| Keyed-in Cards | — | 3.50% |
| Instant Deposit Fee | — | 1% extra |
GoTo Connect in one paragraph
GoTo Connect is a powerhouse communication tool that is unfortunately hindered by a legacy sales-first pricing model.
Skip it if: Skip it if you want to see a price and start calling within ten minutes without talking to a salesperson.
QuickBooks Payments in one paragraph
A premium-priced but flawlessly integrated tool that trades higher fees for significant time savings on bookkeeping.
Skip it if: You process more than $10,000 per month and already have a dedicated bookkeeper to handle manual entries.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better, GoTo Connect or QuickBooks Payments?
On our five-axis scorecard, QuickBooks Payments scores higher (7.5/10 vs 6.8/10). A premium-priced but flawlessly integrated tool that trades higher fees for significant time savings on bookkeeping.
Who should skip GoTo Connect?
Skip it if you want to see a price and start calling within ten minutes without talking to a salesperson.
Who should skip QuickBooks Payments?
You process more than $10,000 per month and already have a dedicated bookkeeper to handle manual entries.