Right Networks
Cloud hosting platform for accounting applications.
About Right Networks
Right Networks hosts QuickBooks Desktop, Drake Tax, Lacerte, ProSeries, Sage, and similar legacy desktop applications on managed cloud servers so staff can access them from any browser or device. Day-to-day, that means a multi-user QuickBooks Desktop file sits on Right Networks infrastructure instead of an office server, with automated nightly backups and SOC 2-certified security baked in. Firms stop maintaining physical servers and their IT overhead drops accordingly. The fit is narrow but clear: established practices with significant investment in desktop accounting or tax software that cannot or will not migrate to cloud-native alternatives. A 10-person firm still running QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise and Drake Tax because the migration cost is too high gets real value here. Firms already on QuickBooks Online or cloud-native tax platforms do not. The shortcomings are structural. Right Networks does not modernize your software — it lifts the same desktop application into the cloud. Performance depends on internet reliability, and latency during peak tax season is a real complaint among users. Pricing is quote-based and scales per user, so costs at larger firms can exceed what a full software migration would have cost over the same period. Switching hosts later is painful because data extraction from a managed environment is rarely clean.
Best for
Accounting firms wanting to host desktop applications in a secure, managed cloud environment
Key Features
- Secure cloud hosting for desktop accounting applications
- QuickBooks Desktop cloud hosting with multi-user access
- Automated data backup and disaster recovery
- Remote access to tax software and accounting tools
- Managed IT infrastructure for accounting firms
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hosts QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise with true multi-user access — up to 40 simultaneous users on one company file
- SOC 2 Type II certified infrastructure removes the compliance burden firms face when auditors ask about data security
- Automated daily backups with point-in-time restore, replacing the manual backup routines most small firms ignore
- Supports concurrent hosting of tax software and accounting applications on one hosted desktop, so staff switch between Drake and QuickBooks without VPN juggling
- Eliminates on-premise server maintenance — no hardware refresh cycles, no Windows Server licensing headaches
- Dedicated IT support team with accounting software knowledge, not generic helpdesk staff unfamiliar with QuickBooks file structures
Cons
- Pricing is quote-only and scales per user — multi-partner firms routinely pay more annually than a full migration to cloud-native software would cost
- No free trial or evaluation tier; you cannot test performance on your actual file sizes before committing
- Latency is noticeable on large QuickBooks files during high-traffic periods, particularly January through April
- You are hosting the same aging software with the same workflow limitations — Right Networks does not fix anything broken in the underlying applications
- Data portability is limited; extracting your hosted environment cleanly if you switch providers or move in-house takes significant IT effort
- Smaller user community than competing hosts like Ace Cloud or MyQBHost, so peer troubleshooting resources are thinner
Ledger Brief Take
Positioned squarely as infrastructure rather than innovation — this is managed hosting for traditional desktop accounting applications that firms want to migrate to the cloud without rebuilding workflows. The value proposition centers on compliance-ready environments and eliminating the IT overhead of maintaining servers for QuickBooks Desktop, Drake, or similar legacy tools. Best fit for established practices with significant desktop software investments who need cloud access without software migration headaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions accountants ask about Right Networks.
How does Right Networks pricing work?
Pricing is quote-based and billed per user per month. Right Networks does not publish rates publicly. Expect costs to reflect the number of hosted users, storage requirements, and which applications you need hosted. Request a quote directly; a 5-user firm and a 25-user firm will see very different numbers.
Can Right Networks host QuickBooks Desktop with multiple users accessing the same file?
Yes. QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise on Right Networks supports up to 40 concurrent users on one company file. Multi-user mode works the same way it does on a local server — users need the appropriate QuickBooks license count, which Right Networks does not provide. You supply the licenses; they supply the infrastructure.
How does Right Networks handle data security and compliance?
Right Networks holds SOC 2 Type II certification and runs on infrastructure with 256-bit encryption in transit and at rest. Backups run automatically with point-in-time restore available. For firms subject to IRS Publication 4557 or state data security requirements, the hosted environment is documented and auditable.
Who is Right Networks best suited for?
Firms with existing desktop software investments they cannot easily abandon — QuickBooks Desktop Enterprise, Drake Tax, Lacerte — and no dedicated IT staff to maintain on-premise servers. It is not the right fit for firms already using QuickBooks Online, cloud-native tax platforms, or those open to migrating off desktop software entirely.
How does Right Networks compare to Ace Cloud Hosting or MyQBHost?
All three host QuickBooks Desktop and tax software in managed cloud environments. Right Networks has stronger enterprise credibility and documented compliance certifications. Ace Cloud and MyQBHost tend to publish clearer pricing and offer trial periods. Right Networks is the safer choice for larger firms with compliance scrutiny; the alternatives are more transparent for smaller practices evaluating cost.
What happens to my data if I leave Right Networks?
Your company files and data belong to you, but extraction from a managed hosting environment requires coordination with their support team. QuickBooks backup files and document storage can be downloaded, but the process is rarely self-service. Plan for IT involvement and test an extraction before your contract end date if you plan to switch.