What Are the System Requirements for AccountEdge?

AccountEdge is an accounting software suite that features a variety of different accounting tools. It has become popular with small to medium-sized businesses looking for simple and reliable accounting software.

As an all-in-one software suite, AccountEdge provides a command center interface for users to run and report various business aspects. These include banking, sales and invoices, purchases, and billing, as well as payroll, inventory, and a general ledger.

Having access to all of these tools in one place has made AccountEdge extremely popular with accountants. It can even help manage local sales tax for different states and provinces. Payroll tax tables have been integrated into the software. This makes working with W2, 950, and 1099 forms a breeze.

AccountEdge is also affordable, which adds to its overall popularity among accountants. There are currently three plans available. AccountEdge Pro plans can be purchased for $20/month and include single-user access, free email support, and local desktop/on-prem access.

The AccountEdge Network Edition plan can be purchased for $30/month and includes multi-user access, free email support, and local desktop/on-prem access. Finally, the AccountEdge Hosted plan can be purchased for $40/month and includes both single and multi-user access, hosted desktop access, and free technical support.

Each plan has its own unique system requirements depending on your operating system. Currently, AccountEdge is compatible with certain Windows and Mac systems. This article will detail all the system requirements for both operating systems and each plan. It is important to note the system requirements before attempting to install it on your system.

AccountEdge Windows System Requirements

The Windows system requirements for each plan have been detailed in the sections below.

AccountEdge Pro Windows System Requirements

The Windows system requirements to run AccountEdge Pro are:

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2008 R2 or later (Small Business Edition not supported)
2 GHz processor or faster
2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended)
250 MB hard drive space
35 MB available hard drive space for each company file
Screen resolution of 1152×720 or higher
Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 11 or higher
Internet access
100 BaseT or faster Ethernet network

AccountEdge Network Edition Windows System Requirements

The Windows system requirements to run AccountEdge Network Edition are:

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2012 R2 or later (Small Business Edition not supported)
2.4 GHz processor or faster
8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
2.5 GB hard drive space
35 MB available hard drive space for each company file
Screen resolution of 1280×1024 or higher
Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 11 or higher
Internet access with a minimum upload/download speed of 20Mbps or higher

AccountEdge Hosted Windows Systems Requirements

The Windows system requirements to run AccountEdge Hosted are:

Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Windows Server 2016 R2 or later (Small Business Edition not supported)
2.4 GHz processor or faster
8 GB RAM (16 GB recommended)
2.5 GB hard drive space
35 MB available hard drive space for each company file
Screen resolution of 1280×1024 or higher
Chrome, Firefox, or Internet Explorer 11 or higher
Internet access
100 BaseT or faster Ethernet network

AccountEdge Mac System Requirements

The Windows system requirements for each plan have been detailed in the sections below.

AccountEdge Pro Mac System Requirements

The Mac system requirements to run AccountEdge Pro are:

macOS Catalina 10.15 to macOS Sonoma 14
Intel-based and Apple M1/M2/M3 chip Macs with 4 GB RAM or more
2 GB available hard disk space for program installation
Minimum of 35 MB of available hard disk space for each company file
Minimum screen resolution of 1152×720

AccountEdge Network Edition Mac System Requirements

The Mac system requirements to run AccountEdge Network Edition are:

macOS Catalina 10.15 to macOS Sonoma 14
Intel-based and Apple M1/M2 chip Macs with 4 GB RAM or more
2 GB available hard disk space for program installation
Minimum of 35 MB of available hard disk space for each company file
Minimum screen resolution of 1152×720

AccountEdge Hosted Mac Systems Requirements

The Mac system requirements to run AccountEdge Hosted are:

macOS Sonoma 14
Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection App
Intel-based and Apple M1/M2 chip Macs with 4 GB RAM or more
2 GB available hard disk space for program installation
Minimum of 35 MB of available hard disk space for each company file
Minimum screen resolution of 1152×720
Internet access with a minimum upload/download speed of 20Mbps or higher

Advantages of Using AccountEdge Cloud Hosting

Using an AccountEdge Hosted plan is the most reliable way to use the software. Using an AccountEdge Hosted plan gives you access to files on any device via the cloud. This is a great way to ensure that hardware issues never get in the way of accessing your account or important files. AccountEdge has a 99.99% uptime guarantee and will handle all of the hosting requirements for your account.

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