QuickBooks Hosting on a Citrix Virtual Desktop

Now with Super-Fast SSD Storage


Optimized for Enhanced User Experience


Enhanced graphic experience

Get the superior experience of using QuickBooks on a Citrix Virtual Desktop. Our Citrix Virtual Desktop comes with a choice of Windows 8 & 10 look and feel. Stream graphic and multimedia apps seamlessly.

Multiuser access from all popular devices

Access QuickBooks from anywhere on any device. It is accessible from Mac, PC, Chromebooks, Linux, Android, and iOS devices. Access your desktops with a browser via Citrix Receiver.

Host Enterprise, Pro, Premier, Accountant

QuickBooks editions supported: Pro, Premier, Enterprise, Accountant. QuickBooks versions supported: 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020. Bring your own licenses or purchase from us.

Works with all local devices smoothly

Connecting peripheral devices is better on a Citrix Virtual Desktop. You can easily connect your printer and other external devices such as scanners, storage, and multiple monitors.


Safe, Secure, Reliable


99.9% uptime guarantee

You want your QuickBooks in the cloud available when you need it. That's why we match the industry standard service level of 99.9% uptime, the same service level guaranteed by Citrix's service commitment.

Data backup on a daily basis

Your data on Citrix Virtual Desktop has daily data backup, and if organizations otherwise fail to do on their own, it leaves them vulnerable in case of hardware or software failure.

Citrix Secure Browser Standard Service

Citrix Secure Browser Service isolates internet browsing, thereby protecting corporate networks from browser-based attacks. Get safe access to hosted QuickBooks with zero end point configuration.

Based in top-tier data centers

Our cloud infrastructure is based in SSAE 16 certified data centers in New York City and New Jersey, meeting the redundancy and security standards of top banks and financial institutions.


Flexible as per Requirements


Add/subtract users as per your needs

With time, your business requirements change. We have very flexible plans that are designed according to your requirements. Upgrade users, storage, RAM, vCPUs at any point in your subscription.

No lengthy contracts. Pay monthly

We do not tie our customers with lengthy contracts. We adopt a 'pay-as-you-go' model which means you can pay on a month-to-month basis. If you pay annually, you get 10% discount on the total cost.

Add third-party apps such as MS Excel

In addition to QuickBooks, you can add several other third-party Windows applications on Citrix Virtual Desktop. Add Microsoft Excel at $8/month/user on the same desktop.

24/7/365 expert support

If you face any technical problems on Citrix Virtual Desktop related to QuickBooks, contact us 24/7/365 via chat, email or phone. We respond within maximum 15 minutes.


Inclusive of All the Features


Pre-installed free applications and tools

Your QuickBooks Citrix Virtual Desktop has pre-installed free applications: IE, Firefox, Chrome, Windows Media Player, Adobe Acrobat Reader, Remote Desktop, MS Paint, Notepad, Notes, Open Office.

Apps that integrate with QuickBooks

You can install your own software subscriptions that integrate with QuickBooks: Bill.com, Expensify, TSheets. Unlike competitors, we do not charge extra for hosting such additional applications.

Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise

M365 Apps for enterprise includes Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, OneNote, Publisher, Access, Teams, 1 TB space/user on OneDrive for Business. Get M365 Apps for enterprise at $15.75/user/month.

Secure data connection with SSL

Your data connection is safe with "Secure Sockets Layer" (SSL) certification. Whenever you connect to our Citrix Virtual Desktop with QuickBooks, all your details are encrypted in a safe environment.


Quality Service at Low Price


Competitive prices in the market

We have always been known in the industry for high quality service at low prices. Our mission is to proliferate the cloud business among the masses, and our low pricing reflects just that.

Experienced player in QuickBooks hosting

Since a decade, we have hosted accounting and tax applications such as QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, and Drake on our Citrix Virtual Desktop. We understand the needs of accountants.

Authorized Intuit and Citrix Partner

Apps4Rent is an authorized standard host for QuickBooks. We are authorized to sell QuickBooks licenses under the QuickBooks Solution Provider program. We are also an authorized Citrix Partner.

Over 10,000 customers served

We have served over 10,000 customers, including all kinds of businesses, over the last 15 years across more than 90 countries. We are not just any other cloud hosting company, we are Apps4Rent.

Serving Over 10,000 Businesses in More Than 90 Countries

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QuickBooks Hosting Plans for Citrix Virtual Desktop

Dedicated QuickBooks
Citrix Bronze

$49.40/month
Save 10% on annual payment
  • 40 GB SSD disk space
  • Dedicated 4 GB RAM and
    2 vCPU
  • Open Office + optional
    Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
  • Freedom to install own
    applications
  • Option to add GPU
  • No optional add-on user
    possible
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Dedicated QuickBooks
Citrix Silver

$59.95/month
Save 10% on annual payment
  • 50 GB SSD disk space
  • Dedicated 6 GB RAM and
    2 vCPUs
  • Open Office + optional
    Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
  • Freedom to install own
    applications
  • Option to add GPU
  • Optional add-on user
    possible ($41/user/month)

Dedicated QuickBooks
Citrix Gold

$94.95/month
Save 10% on annual payment
  • 65 GB SSD disk space
  • Dedicated 12 GB RAM and
    4 vCPUs
  • Open Office + optional
    Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise
  • Freedom to install own
    applications
  • Option to add GPU
  • Optional add-on user
    possible ($41/user/month)

Note: Each add-on user gets additional 1 GB RAM.

Which Hosted QuickBooks Citrix Plan is Recommended for You?

Dedicated QuickBooks Citrix Bronze

Recommended for single users using third-party apps along with QuickBooks.

Dedicated QuickBooks Citrix Silver

Recommended for 2-5 users using third-party apps along with QuickBooks.

Dedicated QuickBooks Citrix Gold

Recommended for more than 5 users using third-party apps along with QuickBooks.

QuickBooks on Cloud in 3 Easy Steps:



STEP 1

Select the Right Plan

Based on the number of users, buy the recommended plan suitable for you.

STEP 2

Add Users during Signup

During sign up, request us
for add-on users.

STEP 3

Install QuickBooks

Once your virtual desktop is ready, install QuickBooks and other applications
you need.

Applications Integrating with QuickBooks on a Citrix Virtual Desktop

If you use any third-party application with QuickBooks, you can smoothly use it on a QuickBooks Citrix Virtual Desktop as well. Many popular applications like TSheets, Bill.com, Expensify integrate seamlessly with QuickBooks Citrix Virtual Desktop. Get the same experience. Unlike other QuickBooks hosting providers, Apps4Rent does not charge anything extra to allow additional applications on the Citrix Virtual Desktop.

Over 200 applications integrate with QuickBooks Citrix Virtual Desktop.

Why Choose Apps4Rent As Your QuickBooks Hosting Provider?

  • Apps4Rent is an authorized standard host for QuickBooks software. QuickBooks Software is hosted by Apps4Rent under license from Intuit Inc.
  • We have served over 10,000 businesses - from small and medium businesses to Fortune 500 companies to nonprofits, government agencies, and independent CPAs.
  • We are an authorized Citrix Partner.
  • We have over 15 years of experience in Cloud hosting business, including accounting applications such as QuickBooks; business applications such as Office 365, and cloud infrastructure such as virtual desktops, servers, and private cloud.
  • We also have Microsoft Gold Certification in Application Development, Collaboration and Content, Datacenter, Small and Midmarket Cloud Solutions, and Cloud Productivity. We also have Microsoft Silver Certification in Cloud Platform.
  • We are a Tier-1 Microsoft Cloud Solution Provider for Office 365 and Azure.
  • Besides our lowest QuickBooks hosting pricing, we provide best 24/7 support by phone, chat, and email.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):

1. Will my QuickBooks version work on Citrix Virtual Desktop the same way as on a physical desktop/server?

Yes. Your QuickBooks Desktop version works exactly the same way on a Citrix Virtual Desktops We offer Citrix Virtual Desktop with a choice of 8 and 10 look-and-feel; the right version of the OS can be matched with your QuickBooks version. Once the installation is done, you can securely access QuickBooks from PCs, Macs, Chromebooks, iOS, and Android devices. Local devices such as printers and USB devices work normally with the Citrix virtual desktops.

2. Can multiple users access the same QuickBooks desktop software?

Yes. Multiple users can simultaneously use the same QuickBooks on our virtual desktops. For multiple users, you need at least Dedicated Virtual Desktop Silver plan, and appropriate multi-user QuickBooks licenses. Each user gets his own desktop environment with dedicated and shared space. Account administrators can control secure access to applications for individual users.

3. Can I have multiple versions of QuickBooks on the same Citrix Virtual Desktop?

Yes. However, there are specific conditions depending on the QuickBooks versions (years) and editions (Pro, Premier, Enterprise). For instance, you cannot install same version and edition on the same computer, but different versions can be installed (Pro 2019 and Premier 2018). Contact our sales team for more information.

4. Can I have multiple monitor support for QuickBooks hosting?

Yes. You can have more than 10 screens on a Citrix Virtual desktop. It behaves exactly like your physical desktop with the same look-and-feel. If you are able to use multiple monitors on your physical computer, you can use it on a Citrix Virtual Desktop too.

5. I only need Microsoft Excel with QuickBooks? Can I have just that?

Yes. You can add Microsoft Excel at only $8/month/user on Citrix Virtual Desktop to use along with QuickBooks. If you have Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise or Enterprise E3 subscription, you can use it along with our Citrix Virtual Desktop. If you don't have any Office 365 subscription, you can purchase Microsoft 365 Apps for enterprise at $15.75/month/user and Enterprise E3 at $23/month/user (annual plan).

6. Is my data safe and secure with Apps4Rent? Will my data be backed up?

Absolutely. QuickBooks hosting with Apps4Rent is very safe, secure, and reliable. We comply with local and international data privacy laws. Besides, your data is completely secure in our SSAE certified data centers complying with the highest standards of reliability and redundancy of top-tier banks and financial institutions. Your QuickBooks information is 100% safe and reliable with a robust infrastructure located in New Jersey and New York in the United States. For European customers, Apps4Rent abides by the GDPR policy.

If you are worried of the security of your data with QuickBooks Cloud providers, don't lose sleep over it. With Apps4Rent, you can have your QuickBooks data up and running. Even in the case of failovers, we have excellent backup systems in place. The data is backed up daily.

7. Does Apps4Rent offer QuickBooks licensing too?

As a participant in the QuickBooks Solution Provider Program, Apps4Rent also offers QuickBooks licensing for all the versions including Pro, Premier, Enterprise, and Accountant. It is very convenient to have a single vendor for both licensing as well as hosting of QuickBooks. Please check with our sales agents for promotions.

8. How good is Apps4Rent in hosting QuickBooks on a Citrix Virtual Desktop?

Well, we are pretty good. Apps4Rent is an authorized Citrix Partner as well as Intuit Authorized Standard Host.

9. Does it benefit me if I buy QuickBooks licenses from Apps4Rent?

Yes. We offer significant discount on our QuickBooks licensing plans in comparison to regular market pricing. Apps4Rent is your best option for QuickBooks in terms of pricing, quality, and performance.

10. Is my data safe? Will the data be backed up?

Your data on our virtual desktops is 100% safe behind secure firewalls. Your QuickBooks cloud storage is safe with us, even if you lose your data due to any disaster. We have QuickBooks cloud backups ready whenever you need it. Our top tier New Jersey-based datacenters offer best cloud storage for QuickBooks.

11. How difficult is it to migrate QuickBooks in the cloud?

It is easy to migrate an on-premise installation of QuickBooks to a Citrix Virtual Desktop. Take a backup of your QuickBooks company files from within QuickBooks Desktop. Then install your desktop QuickBooks version to the virtual desktop as one would do on a physical desktop. Finally, restore your data from the backup onto the virtual desktop. If you face any problems with the installation, our team is available 24/7 to help you. We make sure that your QuickBooks desktop hosting experience is very easy.

12. What are the benefits of hosting QuickBooks on our Citrix Virtual Desktop?

Being able to securely access your QuickBooks and other installed software applications from anywhere anytime is the biggest benefit. Cloud hosting is also budget-friendly and hassle-free in the long run. Your data is safe and backed up regularly, your applications are available 24/7, and our team is protecting your infrastructure 24/7. This is the primary reason why cloud based QuickBooks is getting popular.

13. Who will provide the support? Apps4Rent or QuickBooks Support?

Apps4Rent will make sure that QuickBooks is working and accessible by the licensed users 24/7. Our support staff are available 24/7/365 to help you with issues such as secure access, installation, printing, driver updates, and security patches. For QuickBooks Support, our team will work like your internal IT team. However, our support staff will not be able to help customers with issues related to the accounting functionality itself. For QuickBooks functionalities, you will have to work with QuickBooks Support and forums. Anything related to IT infrastructure, we are always there.

14. Is there a contract period?

No. Our virtual desktops are available on a month-to-month basis. We are confident of our capabilities and do not tie our customers down with lengthy contracts.

15. Can I use it anytime from any device?

Yes. That's the big advantage of using QuickBooks cloud version. You can use it anywhere anytime from any device be it Mac, Windows, Android or iOS devices, Chromebooks, Surface Pro and more. All you need to have is an internet connection and you're good to go!

16. Why Apps4Rent is considered to be one of the best QuickBooks hosting service provider?

Apps4Rent has served over thousands of customers who have used QuickBooks virtual desktops for all editions of QuickBooks. We have satisfied and happy users for QuickBooks Pro hosting, who have used our services from years. Our QuickBooks Premier hosting services are particularly liked by businesses in small-town United States. Our customers who have used our QuickBooks Enterprise hosting solutions have reviewed us as the best QuickBooks hosting provider. This is due to our rich experience in cloud hosting combined with quality support at low pricing. Since a decade, we have hosted small business accounting and tax applications such as QuickBooks, Peachtree/Sage, and Drake on our virtual desktops and servers.

17. Why should I choose Apps4Rent over other QuickBooks hosting partners?

Apart from our impeccable cloud-based services and round-the-clock support, our QuickBooks cloud pricing is among the lowest in the market. We also offer 15-day money back guarantee. You can obtain QuickBooks licenses through Apps4Rent. Our concierge 24/7 support via phone, chat, and email make us one of the best QuickBooks cloud hosting services in the market. With more than 10,000 customers including Fortune 500 companies, we are an established name in cloud business since 2003.

18. How do I proceed further for a purchase?

You can click on the "Buy Now" button above and you will be shown the step to proceed further. Do not hesitate to contact our support desk if you have any questions. Thank you for choosing Apps4Rent.

Jackson, Accountant, Memphis, Tennessee

"If you have used a Citrix Virtual Desktop before, you'd always prefer it over other technologies. With Citrix, it is all about the user experience. Being an accountant who uses QuickBooks daily, I'd go with Citrix Virtual Desktop over regular desktops anyday."

Amanda, Book Keeper, Houston, Texas

"I work at a small accounting firm, where we require just two users on QuickBooks Pro. Our requirement is small, so other providers don't take us seriously. But I was treated so well at Apps4Rent. Nash even did a remote session and showed me how to use the service. Apps4Rent services are impressive."

Jessica, Florist, Atlanta, Georgia

"The low price seemed too good to be true. I was apprehensive at first because there is always some catch in low prices. But they turned out to be much better than our previous provider. Really happy with the QuickBooks service by Apps4Rent."

Ethan, IT Manager, Denver, Colorado

"We had 21 QuickBooks Enterprise users logged in at the same time during peak accounting season. We were really worried. But everything went so well, and we faced no problems at all. We were relieved. Apps4Rent really delivered on their promise."

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