Ace Cloud Hosting vs CARET (AbacusNext) - QuickBooks Hosting Solutions
Choosing a cloud hosting provider means finding a partner that grows with your firm - no rigid contracts, no outdated infrastructure. Ace Cloud Hosting delivers secure, scalable QuickBooks hosting built for accounting professionals, CPAs, and growing enterprises.
- Fully Managed Cloud Solutions
- 24x7 Human Support
- 99.99% Uptime
- 45 Days Rolling Data Backup
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No free trial available
CARET promotes QuickBooks hosting services, but free trial availability and duration are not clearly mentioned on their website.
No Clear Pricing Stated
Not stated QB hosting monthly/yearly pricing, so buyers usually need to contact the sales team for custom quotes and deployment details.
Limited Public Hosting-model detail
CARET mentions cloud hosting options, but public pages provide limited detail on dedicated, shared, or custom deployment models.
Limited Integration Support
Support QuickBooks and broader business apps, but they haven't mentioned any application names.
7-Day Free Trial - No credit card required
Ace Cloud Hosting publicly offers a 7-day free trial for QuickBooks hosting, with no credit card required on key product pages.
Lower, transparent pricing
Ace Cloud Hosting QuickBooks Hosting starts from $34.99 per user/month, with clear pricing that scales as your team grows.
Dedicated and custom hosting options
Ace Cloud Hosting offers standard, custom, dedicated, and unlimited hosting paths for different performance and control needs.
200+ App Integrations
Supports over 200 add-ons and can host an unlimited number of applications on higher-tier plans.
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| Features | CARET (AbacusNext) | Ace Cloud Hosting |
|---|---|---|
| Intuit Authorization | ||
| Uptime Guarantee | 99.99% | 99.99% |
| Data Backup Retention | 30 Days | 45-Day Rolling Backup |
| Free Trial | ||
| Pricing Transparency | Quote only — not public | Start from $34.99 per user/month |
| Support Availability | 24/7 standard support. 24/7 human helpdesk available as a paid add-on. | 24×7 Human Support (Always Free) |
| Contract Flexibility | Termination is only permitted for material breach; voluntary early exit is not contractually available as standard. | Month-to-month options available |
| Free Migration Assistance | ||
| Security Stack | AES-256, MFA, SOC 1/2/3, HIPAA-ready | MFA, Firewalls, EDR, IDS/IPS, Zero Trust, SOC2, and Tier 3 & 4 Data Center, AES-256 |
| Best Suited For | Legal & Accounting Firms, primarily law practices | SMBs, Enterprises, CPA / Accounting / Tax Firms |
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Why Accounting Firms Trust Ace Cloud Hosting to Host QuickBooks
High-performance cloud infrastructure, transparent pricing, and 24×7 human support, all built specifically for accounting and CPA firms that demand reliability every day.
Guaranteed Business Continuity
As a trusted cloud service provider, we deliver 99.99% uptime through US-based data center partners and data backups. High-performance computing ensures fast, uninterrupted access to your applications.
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15+ Years Experience
With 15+ years of experience, we serve as a trusted, all-in-one solution provider for the accounting and CPA community.
Three years ago, I started using Ace Cloud Hosting. I initially hesitated about the cost, but it quickly proved invaluable. Their hosting ensures my QuickBooks data is safe and accessible, no matter what. Ace Cloud Hosting's customer service stands out—they respond within minutes, track every request with ticket numbers, and even follow up to ensure issues are resolved. For a small business owner like me, this service is worth every penny, offering priceless peace of mind. I’d recommend Ace Cloud Hosting to any business owner looking for reliable, responsive support!
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Your Client Data Deserves More Than Basic Cloud Protection
Ace Cloud Hosting surrounds your QuickBooks Desktop data with a resilient security layer, advanced threat controls, immutable backups, disaster recovery readiness, and 24×7 SOC monitoring, so your firm stays productive no matter what happens outside your office walls.
Bulletproof Protection
Rest assured, your client's financial data is shielded by robust measures, including IDS/IPS threat detection, multi-factor authentication, next-gen firewalls, and cutting-edge EDR techniques, preventing ransomware and other cyber threats.
Real-Time Threat Response
Advanced security systems continuously monitor potential threats and respond in real-time to mitigate any risks, ensuring the ongoing security of your QuickBooks data.
Disaster-Resilient Shield
With automatic immutable backups and fail-safe recovery options, your data remains impervious to unforeseen disasters, guaranteeing zero downtime and uninterrupted operations.
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Intuit Authorized Commercial Hosting Provider and QuickBooks Solution Provider
We are an Intuit Authorized Hosting Provider for QuickBooks Desktop software, giving us the expertise to deliver exceptional hosting support. As a QuickBooks Solution Provider (QSP), we also offer genuine QuickBooks products at competitive prices, delivering trusted solutions end to end.
Award-Winning
Application Hosting Provider
Ace Cloud Hosting is trusted by businesses globally and has received prestigious honors, including “Best Outsourced Technology Provider” from the CPA Practice Advisor Readers’ Choice Awards for two consecutive years and “Customer Service Department of the Year” at the 2024 Stevie Awards under the American Business Awards.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is AbacusNext the same as CARET?
Can I migrate from CARET to Ace Cloud Hosting?
Does CARET offer a free trial for QuickBooks hosting?
Is Ace Cloud Hosting's support actually available 24x7 ?
Is migration assistance included in Ace Cloud Hosting and CARET plans?
Yes. Ace Cloud Hosting includes a fully assisted migration at no extra cost with every hosting plan. The team manages the setup, data transfer, and application configuration to help your firm get started quickly with minimal disruption.
For CARET, public information on migration support is limited, and some user reviews have raised concerns around onboarding and migration.
What QuickBooks versions does Ace Cloud Hosting support?
What third-party applications and add-ons does Ace Cloud Hosting support?
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