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Hurdlr vs QuickBooks Self-Employed
There's an important wrinkle before comparing these. Intuit has discontinued QuickBooks Self-Employed for new customers and now directs them to QuickBooks Solopreneur. So for anyone signing up today, this is really Hurdlr versus Solopreneur. For existing QBSE users, it's a question of what to switch to.
Side-by-side
| Hurdlr | QuickBooks Self-Employed | |
|---|---|---|
| Available to new users? | Yes | No. New users are directed to QuickBooks Solopreneur |
| Monthly price | $9.99/mo (Premium); free tier available | $20/mo (Solopreneur) |
| Yearly price | $99.99/yr ($8.33/mo) | $215/yr ($17.92/mo) |
| Automatic mileage | Semi-automatic free; full automatic on Premium | Automatic GPS tracking (toggle on) |
| IRS-compliant mileage log | Yes | Yes (date, destination, purpose, miles; PDF/Excel export) |
| Beyond mileage | Invoicing, expense capture, real-time tax estimates | Full accounting: invoicing, banking, tax estimates (QuickBooks Online platform) |
| Integrations | Banks, Uber, FreshBooks, Square, Stripe, PayPal | QuickBooks Online ecosystem |
QuickBooks Self-Employed discontinuation, QuickBooks Solopreneur replacement, $20/mo ($215/yr) pricing, and GPS/IRS-compliant mileage facts verified against Intuit official and support pages, 2026-06-05. Hurdlr pricing and features from Hurdlr's help center and App Store listing, 2026-06-05.
Hurdlr
A mileage-first freelancer finance app with a usable free tier, available to new users today.
Strengths
- Free tier with unlimited semi-automatic mileage
- Cheaper than Solopreneur: Premium is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr
- Invoicing and bank-connected expense capture
- Small app (61.6 MB)
Watch out
Full automatic mileage needs Premium, and it is not a complete double-entry accounting system the way QuickBooks is.
Best for
Freelancers who want strong mileage tracking plus light invoicing and expenses without a full accounting suite, and a free option.
QuickBooks Self-Employed
Intuit's former solo product. Discontinued for new customers. Intuit now points new users to QuickBooks Solopreneur ($20/mo), built on the QuickBooks Online platform.
Strengths
- Automatic GPS mileage with an IRS-compliant log (PDF/Excel export)
- Full accounting: invoicing, bank feeds, quarterly tax estimates
- Tight fit if you already live in the QuickBooks ecosystem
Watch out
New users can't buy QBSE anymore. The replacement, Solopreneur, is $20/month, the priciest option here. Existing QBSE subscribers will eventually be migrated.
Best for
Solo owners who want full accounting plus mileage in one place and are comfortable with the QuickBooks platform and price.
Which should you pick?
If you're choosing today, you're really weighing Hurdlr against QuickBooks Solopreneur ($20/mo). Pick Solopreneur if you want full accounting, with invoicing, bank feeds, and tax estimates, plus mileage included, and you're already in the QuickBooks world. Pick Hurdlr if mileage and light expense tracking are the real job and you'd rather pay about half as much, or start free.
A third option
If mileage is the actual job, TruMile
If you're leaving QuickBooks Self-Employed and realize mileage is the part you actually cared about, you don't need a full accounting subscription to replace it. TruMile is a focused mileage tracker: 19.8 MB, IRS-compliant export, 40 free auto trips a month, then $7.99/mo. Pair it with whatever tax software you already use.
See how TruMile compares to each app →FAQ
Can I still sign up for QuickBooks Self-Employed?
No. Intuit has discontinued QuickBooks Self-Employed for new customers and now directs new users to QuickBooks Solopreneur, a replacement built on the QuickBooks Online platform. Existing QBSE subscribers can keep using it for now but will eventually be migrated.
What does QuickBooks Solopreneur cost, and does it track mileage?
Solopreneur is $20/month, or $215/year, and includes automatic GPS mileage tracking with an IRS-compliant log, alongside invoicing, bank connections, and quarterly tax estimates. Intuit offers 50% off the annual price for the first year.
Is Hurdlr cheaper than QuickBooks for mileage?
Yes. Hurdlr has a free tier with semi-automatic mileage, and Premium (full automatic tracking) is $9.99/mo or $99.99/yr, roughly half the $20/mo ($215/yr) for QuickBooks Solopreneur. QuickBooks costs more because it's a full accounting suite, not just a mileage and expense app.
Track every business mile, free for 40 trips a month.
No email. No credit card. A focused 19.8 MB mileage tracker with an IRS-ready export.
Download free on the App Store