BYOL QuickBooks Hosting: Keep Your License, Ditch the Hardware
You already paid for QuickBooks. Why would you pay for it again just to host it in the cloud?
BYOL (Bring Your Own License) means exactly what it sounds like: you bring your existing QuickBooks Desktop license, and we host it. You pay for hosting only. No license markup, no forced repurchase, no hidden software fees.
➜ schedule a call to verify your license is BYOL-eligible
EezyCloud is a full BYOL hosting provider. $58.30/user/month for hosting. Your license is your license.
How Much BYOL Saves You
QuickBooks License Costs (Without BYOL)
If a hosting provider forces you to license through them:
| Edition | Annual License Cost | 3-Year Cost |
|---|---|---|
| QuickBooks Pro | $549-799/year | $1,647-2,397 |
| QuickBooks Premier | $799-1,099/year | $2,397-3,297 |
| QuickBooks Enterprise (5-user) | $1,740/year | $5,220 |
| QuickBooks Enterprise (10-user) | $2,940/year | $8,820 |
| QuickBooks Enterprise (30-user) | $4,200/year | $12,600 |
With BYOL (EezyCloud)
License cost: $0 (you already own it)
Over three years, BYOL saves:
- Pro: $1,647-2,397
- Premier: $2,397-3,297
- Enterprise (5-user): $5,220
- Enterprise (10-user): $8,820
- Enterprise (30-user): $12,600
That’s money that stays in your business instead of going to a hosting provider for software you already paid for.
Which Providers Support BYOL?
| Provider | BYOL Support | Details |
|---|---|---|
| EezyCloud | Full BYOL | All editions, no restrictions |
| Rightworks | No BYOL | Must license through them |
| Ace Cloud | Limited | Case-by-case, prefer their license |
| Summit Hosting | Yes | BYOL for most editions |
| gotomyerp | Yes | BYOL supported |
| Apps4Rent | No BYOL | License bundled in plan |
BYOL + TechSoup = Maximum Savings
Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions can purchase QuickBooks through TechSoup at steep discounts (up to 75% off retail). With EezyCloud’s BYOL model:
1. Buy QuickBooks at TechSoup discount
2. Host on EezyCloud at $58.30/user/month
3. Save on both the license AND the hosting
Providers that don’t support BYOL eliminate your TechSoup savings entirely.
How BYOL Works on EezyCloud
Step 1: Provide Your License Key
Share your existing QuickBooks Desktop license key (found in your QuickBooks installation or original purchase email).
Step 2: We Install Your Edition
We install your specific QuickBooks edition (Pro, Premier with your industry version, or Enterprise with your user count) on your dedicated Azure instance.
Step 3: We Activate Your License
Your license activates on the cloud server, replacing the activation on your old local machine.
Step 4: You Start Working
Log in and work. Same QuickBooks, same license, new infrastructure.
What About License Transfers?
QuickBooks Desktop licenses can be transferred between computers (which is what cloud migration is). Intuit allows this as part of normal license management. We’ve done hundreds of BYOL activations.
BYOL Questions Answered
Can I use a QuickBooks license I bought years ago?
Yes, as long as the version is still within Intuit’s 3-year support window (currently 2022-2026).
What if I have a subscription-based QuickBooks Desktop license?
Subscription licenses (the current Intuit model) work with BYOL. Your subscription continues as normal — you’re just running it on cloud infrastructure instead of local hardware.
What if I have multiple licenses for different editions?
We host them all. Multiple editions and company files on the same dedicated instance is a common configuration.
Does BYOL work with QuickBooks Desktop add-ons?
Yes. Enhanced Payroll, Assisted Payroll, and other add-on subscriptions continue to work in the hosted environment.
Can I bring tax software licenses too?
Yes. BYOL applies to Drake, Lacerte, ProSeries, UltraTax, and other software you host alongside QuickBooks. Bring all your licenses.
What if I need to upgrade my QuickBooks edition later?
Purchase the upgrade directly from Intuit (at retail or through your reseller). We install the new version on your hosted environment. No re-migration needed.
BYOL by Edition and Industry
By QuickBooks edition: Pro BYOL | Premier BYOL | Enterprise BYOL | POS
Tax software BYOL: Drake | Lacerte | ProSeries | UltraTax
By industry: Construction | Nonprofit (TechSoup + BYOL) | CPA Firms | Manufacturing
Compare providers: Full comparison | Pricing breakdown | Migration guide
Beyond hosting: EezyCloud gives you access to the full EEZY platform — CRM, POS, payments, time tracking, fleet, AI, and more.
The BYOL Bottom Line
Hosting providers that force relicensing are padding their margins with your money. EezyCloud’s BYOL model is simple: you own the software, we provide the infrastructure. No markups, no forced purchases, no hidden fees.
$58.30/user/month for hosting. $0 for your license. Azure dedicated. SOC2 certified.