QuickBooks Desktop Download & Free Trial: Step-by-Step
This guide shows where to download QuickBooks Desktop and how to start a free trial. For the full setup path, start at our download and install hub.
How to download QuickBooks Desktop
- Go to Intuit’s official downloads and updates page.
- Select your product (e.g., Enterprise) and version year.
- Click download and save the installer file.
- Have your license and product numbers ready for activation.
Starting a free trial
Intuit offers a time-limited Enterprise trial. Download the installer, activate with the trial license, and cancel before the trial ends to avoid conversion to a paid plan.
Next: follow the step-by-step install instructions, or confirm your specs in the requirements checklist.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get the QuickBooks Desktop free trial?
Request the trial from Intuit’s Enterprise page, download the installer, and activate with the trial license. The trial is time-limited and requires cancellation before it converts to paid.
Can I download QuickBooks Desktop without buying it?
You can download the installer, but you need a valid license and product number to activate beyond any trial period.