Tools That Help You
Make Better Decisions
Free tools from Plus & Minus to help you evaluate accounting systems, tighten up your setup, and make better decisions faster. Actively comparing software? Start with our Best Accounting Software Guide and our QuickBooks Alternative overview.
Ask Pam — Plus & Minus Accounting Advisor
Get instant answers about accounting software, ERP features, and whether Plus & Minus is right for your business. Pam knows our entire product inside and out.
Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?
Answer 10 questions and get a personalized breakdown of where QuickBooks is holding your business back — and what to do about it.
True Cost of Accounting Software Calculator
See the real cost of your current accounting setup — including hidden costs from reconciliation, module fees, and consultant hours — compared to Plus & Minus.
📄 Free Templates & Checklists
Simple templates and checklists you can use immediately. We'll keep adding more as the library grows.
Chart of Accounts Starter Template
A clean COA structure you can tailor by industry, location, or department.
Use with the COA tutorial →Year-End Close Checklist
Ten essential steps for closing the books accurately before tax season.
Read the Checklist →💰 Free Calculators
Quick estimators that help you quantify what outgrowing entry-level software really costs in time and money.
True Cost of Accounting Software
See what your current accounting setup really costs, including reconciliation time, module fees, and consultant hours.
Open Calculator →Plus & Minus Pricing Calculator
Enter your number of companies and users to see your exact Plus & Minus price.
See Your Price →Not sure where you fall? Read the Outgrown QuickBooks checklist, then book a demo if you want to see your workflow in a unified system.
📑 Free Readings & Guides
Practical reads you can use while you evaluate tools and build a cleaner accounting setup.
Accounting Software Buyer's Guide
What to evaluate — and what to ignore — when comparing accounting software vendors.
Get the Guide →Outgrown QuickBooks Checklist
A one-page summary of the biggest signs it's time to move beyond entry-level tools.
Read the Checklist →What Happens After You Buy
The onboarding process step by step, from pre-conversion review and data mapping to training and support.
See the Process →✅ Free Assessments
Two quick assessments to see whether you're still a fit for your current software or whether a unified accounting system is a better next step.
Have You Outgrown QuickBooks?
10 questions. Under 3 minutes. Personalized score and category breakdown delivered instantly.
Take the Free Assessment →Have You Outgrown Your Accounting Software?
Not on QuickBooks? This free 2-minute quiz works for any system, including Xero, Sage, NetSuite, and Dynamics.
Take the Quiz →⚖️ Compare Plus & Minus
Side-by-side comparisons for buyers weighing Plus & Minus against other systems.
Plus & Minus vs QuickBooks
Enterprise ERP versus small business accounting, and how to tell which one fits.
Read the Comparison →Plus & Minus vs NetSuite
A non-modular, single-file system compared with NetSuite's modular approach.
Read the Comparison →Plus & Minus vs Acumatica
Simpler architecture and transparent pricing compared with Acumatica's consumption-based model.
Read the Comparison →Ready to See Plus & Minus in Action?
All of these tools point in the same direction. If you like what you see, the next step is a live demo with our team.