A 3-LLC operator on a Plus-style QuickBooks plan is typically looking at ~$345/month before add-ons.
The math
QuickBooks charges once for every LLC.
The QuickBooks figures below are typical published per-file ranges, shown for comparison only. A Plus-style plan generally runs around $115/month per entity.
| QBO tier | Per entity | 3 entities | 5 entities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Start | $35/mo | $105/mo | $175/mo |
| Essentials | $65/mo | $195/mo | $325/mo |
| Plus | $115/mo | $345/mo | $575/mo |
| Advanced | $235/mo | $705/mo | $1,175/mo |
There is no native cross-entity view, so owners rebuild their real P&L in spreadsheets.
QuickBooks raised prices in 2025; a Plus-style plan now runs around $115/month per entity in typical published ranges.
NEXUS FIRMA pricing
One subscription. All your entities.
| Plan | Monthly | Entities included | Consolidated reporting | Price/entity at 5 entities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $79/mo | 1 | Single entity | $79/mo |
| Professional | $149/mo | Up to 5 | Multi-entity views | $29.80/mo |
| Enterprise | $299/mo | Unlimited | Consolidation + AI close | From $59.80/mo at 5 |
Feature comparison
What QuickBooks does not tell you.
At 5 entities, NEXUS FIRMA Professional is dramatically cheaper per entity than a Plus-style QuickBooks plan.
| Buying question | NEXUS FIRMA | QuickBooks Online |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost for 5 entities | $149 on Professional | ~$575 on a Plus-style plan |
| Price per entity at 5 entities | $29.80/mo | ~$115/mo |
| Native consolidated P&L | Included | Not native |
| Consolidated balance sheet | Included | Manual export or third-party tool |
| Intercompany handling | Native eliminations | Manual journals or middleware |
| Single login for all entities | One dashboard | Separate company files |
| Entity-level permissions | Role-based across entities | Managed per company file |
| AI-assisted close | Included in close workflow | No equivalent native tier |
| US GAAP-oriented structure | AICPA-aligned chart structure | Depends on setup |
| Mobile app parity | Multi-entity dashboard access | Company-file switching |
Real cost at scale
A 5-entity owner pays around $6,900/year on a Plus-style QuickBooks plan.
NEXUS FIRMA Professional is $1,788/year for the same 5 entities. That leaves about $5,112/year for bookkeeping help, tax prep, payroll, or the next LLC instead of another company file.
QuickBooks (Plus-style) annualized
~$6,900
~$575/month multiplied by 12 months (representative).
FIRMA Professional annualized
$1,788
$149/month multiplied by 12 months.
Monthly savings
~$426
Savings before third-party consolidation tools.
Effective FIRMA entity cost
$29.80
Professional plan divided by 5 entities.
See it in the product
One command center for every entity.
Switch entities, drill into invoices and expenses, and roll the whole group up into a consolidated P&L — with every AI-suggested entry waiting for your approval. Built from the read-only Vantage demo (synthetic demo data).
See the product
One command center for every entity you run.
Switch entities, drill into invoices and expenses, and roll everything up to a consolidated picture — without leaving the workspace. Every AI-suggested entry waits for your approval before it posts.
Group revenue · YTD
$2,009,800
▲ across 6 entities
Operating expenses
$1,263,512
102 expenses
Intercompany eliminated
−$46,328
auto-posted
Group net income
$699,960
35% net margin
Consolidated P&LAll 6 entities
| Gross revenue | $2,009,800 |
| Intercompany (eliminated) | −$46,328 |
| Operating expenses | $1,263,512 |
| Group net income | $699,960 |
Intercompany eliminated automatically · Demo data
ActivityApproval-first AI
- FIRMA AI drafted the June management-fee entry — Home Health to Vantage Capital, $4,992.Awaiting approval
- You reconciled the May intercompany fees across IT, Media and Home Health.2h ago
- Invoice INV-IT-2026-0205 sent to Rocky Mountain Dental Group · $8,500.31m ago
- FIRMA AI flagged bill BSP-2026-0512 from Bridgepoint Staffing as overdue.Awaiting approval
No entry posts without human sign-off · Demo data
Live panel built from the read-only demo at demo.nexusfirma.io. Vantage Capital Partners is an illustrative multi-entity group — synthetic demo data, no real customer, financial, or personal identifiers.
FIRMA vs QuickBooks
Built for the multi-entity reality QuickBooks charges you twice for.
QuickBooks is excellent for a single company. But run several entities and the model works against you: a subscription per company file, no native intercompany, and a consolidated view you have to assemble yourself. Here is the honest comparison.
Capability
NEXUS FIRMA
QuickBooks Online
Multiple entities / companies
1, up to 5, or unlimited by tier
Typically one company file per paid subscription
Adding another business
Add it to the same workspace — no new bill
Generally a separate subscription per company
Intercompany transactions
Roadmap capability
Not native — manual journal entries in each file
Consolidated group reporting
Automatic consolidated P&L with eliminations
Commonly built by hand in Excel or via add-ons
Intercompany eliminations
Eliminated automatically on consolidation
Manual elimination entries
Entity switcher
One login switches across every entity
Switch or re-log in between company files
Approval before posting
AI drafts; every entry requires human sign-off
Varies by workflow and edition
Double-entry accounting
Yes — full double-entry ledger
Yes
Comparison reflects how QuickBooks Online is commonly used for multiple companies as of 2026. QuickBooks is a trademark of Intuit Inc.; FIRMA is not affiliated with or endorsed by Intuit. Final pricing depends on the plans and offers each business selects — see your vendor for current terms.
FAQ
Will my QuickBooks Online data import into NEXUS FIRMA?
Yes. Import starts with chart of accounts, customers, vendors, opening balances, and source exports. FIRMA keeps migration review owner-approved before the new books go live.
Do I need a separate login for every LLC?
No. NEXUS FIRMA gives you one dashboard for every entity in your plan, with role-based permissions by entity.
Is consolidated reporting included in all plans?
Multi-entity views are included on Professional (up to 5 entities) and Enterprise (unlimited). Starter is built for one entity.
How much does NEXUS FIRMA save at 5 entities?
A Plus-style QuickBooks plan at 5 entities runs around $575/month. NEXUS FIRMA Professional covers up to 5 entities for $149/month — a savings of roughly $426/month, or about $5,112/year.
Does FIRMA handle intercompany transactions?
Yes. FIRMA handles intercompany transactions and eliminations natively so owners do not need to rebuild due-to and due-from activity in spreadsheets.
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