Determine which product you want,
Each includes 2-user license, introductory support program, 1 year of upgrades, user's manual & administrator's manual. All products run on the Windows and Mac operating systems.
4Q Core Accounting : chart of accounts, GL, AR, AP, Financial Reports, Admin.
4Q Business Accounting : core features plus customer, vendors, inventory, sales, purchases
Additional individual user licenses and unlimited user licenses are available.
Then determine in which form you want it,
Compiled : nonmodifiable modules, programmable reports.
Compiled with APIs : additonal ability to transfer information to your custom-built applications.
Open Source : full access to the GUI and all functions within the 4Q modules.
Number of Users : 4Q products come with a 2-user license. Purchase additional users individually or purchase an unlimited user licence. Each product has its own per user license cost.
Look up the price in the following table.
— note : all prices are in US dollars —
| Price Matrix (2-user licence) |
Compiled |
with APIs |
Open Source |
| 4Q Core |
$5,800 |
$7,800 |
$17,800 |
| 4Q Business |
$11,800 |
$17,800 |
$30,800 |
Do you need additional products?
Additional User Licenses : Each 4Q application comes with license allowing any two users simultaneous access to the application when the application is run under 4D Server. To enable more users to have simultaneous access you will need additional users license.
NOTE: a 4th Quarter user license is different from the 4D database license. For multi-user access to the 4th Quarter application you must have a sufficient number of both 4Q and 4D user licenses. 4Q user licenses are purchased from Braided Matrix; 4D user licenses are purchased from 4D, Inc. The following prices are for 4Q user licenses only.
| Additonal Product |
4Q Core,
Compiled or Open Source |
4Q Business, Compiled or Open Source |
| Additional User License |
$350 |
$500 |
| Unlimited User License |
$7,800 |
$10,800 |
Multiple Currency Support : supports an unlimited number of foreign currencies and foreign currency rates. This module is provided at an extra charge in the compiled products. It is included at no extra charge with all source code versions.
| Additonal Product Price |
in Compiled versions |
in Open Source versions |
| Multi-currency support |
$1,500 |
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SuperReport Pro Report Editor : provides a means to create and shared customizable and programmable reports between users of the 4Q application. SuperReport is purchased directly from the Automated Solutions Group.
| Additonal Product Price |
Check current price* |
purchase direct from vendor |
| SuperReport Pro Editor |
$499 |
Automated Solutions Group |
External Payroll Application : handles pay, tax, vacation and other expenses pertaining to employees on a state-by-state basis. Payroll applications are supported by third parties, run independently from 4Q, and result in data that is imported into 4Q through it's payroll interface. Payroll is purchased directly from the CheckMark Software .
4th Dimension (4D) Server
Required to run 4Q Core, Business, or Job Cost & Accounting Software. Includes 2-user license plus 4D backup software. Payroll is purchased directly from the 4D, Inc.
| Additonal Product Price |
Check current price* |
purchase direct from vendor |
| 4D Server |
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4D, Inc. |
* Prices are latest shown as of June 2010. Check vendor's web site for current prices.
DOWNLOADS
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4th Quarter Demo: is free. Download the Mac or PC versions from our "Demos" page, or contact us for a free CD. The demo consists of fully functioning compiled program -- no additional software is required. It includes the User's Manual.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Introductory 4Q Support Program: Included with initial purchase
5 hours of telephone, fax and email support for one year, including free updates and discounts on upgrades.
Annual 4Q Upgrade Program (2nd Year & Beyond): 25% of the cost of your license per year
Access to prerelease versions, free updates, free upgrades and discounts on new products for the year.
Hourly Support: $440 for 4 hours
We offer a 10% discount on hourly support when purchased with the Upgrade program.
Leasing
Payment for software and services can be arranged through Capital Funding Group's leasing program. Leasing allows you to expense your purchase before you've paid for it and will not appear on your balance sheet or affect your existing lines of credit. Leases can be approved within 48 hours of your application. For more information, call (888) 468-5822, or visit them at www.leaseapp.com.
Multiple Licenses
If a single licensee wants to run multiple copies of 4Q simultaneously using multiple 4D servers (as is appropriate for some multi-company situations) then we offer discounts for the purchase of additional licenses. The following "quantity" discounts only apply for multiple copies sold to one licensee.
Copy # |
% Discount |
1 |
0 |
2 |
30 % |
3 or more |
50 % |
Note: All licenses must be held in the name of one licensee. The discounts do not apply to user licenses.
Returns Policy
4Q Core, 4Q Business, and 4Q Job Cot & Accounting Software may be returned to Braided Matrix within 60 days of purchase for a full refund. Purchases of source code products are nonrefundable. Charges for programming, consulting, training and support are nonrefundable.
Payment
Products provided with additional source code license require prepayment in the form of business checks or money orders. We accept VISA and MasterCard, US domestic and international money orders, and business checks for core, business, and job cost products. All prices are quoted in US funds. Prices may change without notice.
Each product is priced to support two simultaneous network users. Additional user licenses are available at extra cost.
The Core Accounting product supports the General Ledger, AR, AP, Cash journals and other back-office accounting functions.
The Business Accounting product supports all the featues of the Core Accounting product plus customers, vendors, sales, purchasing, sales people, sales taxes, and the management, assembly and pricing of inventory.
Additional modules can be purchased for either package to add support for 4Q API's (inter-application communication), multi-currency, and programmable reports.
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SUPPORT & TRAINING
Bug Fixes: are free.
The current version of 4Q, including all bug fixes, are available to all licensed owners for their first year. These versions are available through our FTP site. Braided Matrix only supports the current version of the program.
New Versions
Beyond your first year you must subscribe to the Annual 4Q Upgrade Program to gain continuous access to the current version through the FTP site. This subscription also assures you access to the bug fixes provided with the new versions.
Annual 4Q Upgrade Program: 25% of the cost of your license per year.
Access to prerelease versions, free updates, free upgrades and discounts on new products for the year. The price of the Annual 4Q Upgrade Program depends on the cost of your license. If your license is kept current, then the subscription cost is 25% of your original license fee per year. However, if your membership in the 4Q Upgrade program lapses for one year or more, then the cost to resubscribe is 25% of the current cost of the license for your product, times the number of years expired. In order to keep the renewal cost based on your original license fee you must maintain continuous membership in the renewal program.
Hourly Support: $440 for 4 hours
Hourly support can be pre-purchased for $440 for each 4 hour block. We offer a 10% discount on hourly support when purchased with the 4Q Annual Upgrade program.
On-Site 4Q Source Code Training: Prices vary. Please call for a quote.
3-day, on-site training for 4D developers.
- 4Q Users and Administrators Training Class: Prices vary. Please call for a quote.
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- 3-day, on-site training.
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REQUIREMENTS
4th Quarter products require a 4D Server in order to run over a network. Customizing 4th Quarter requires a full suite of 4th Dimension development tools. This includes the 4D Development environment, 4D Insider, and 4D Compiler. These products must be purchased separately, and are available through most software mail-order outlets, from 4D, Inc. or directly from Braided Matrix.
Leasing
Payment for software and services exceeding $3,000 can be arranged through Capital Funding Group's leasing program. Leasing allows you to expense your purchase before you've paid for it. Leases do not appear on your balance sheet and do not affect your existing lines of credit. Leases can be approved within 48 hours of your application. For more information contact Jeff Egberg at (888) 468-5822 x204, or visit them at www.leaseapp.com.
Returns Policy
Products provided in compiled form may be returned to Braided Matrix within 60 days of purchase for a full refund. The unused portion of annual service contracts is refundable at any time.
Source code purchases are nonrefundable. Charges for programming, consulting, training, support and other services are nonrefundable.
Shipment
You can receive most products by email. Or, you can download the latest versions from our FTP site. Demo packages including software disk and literature are provided and shipped by US Mail at no extra charge. Express shipping costs extra.
Payment
We accept on-line payment for the purchase of programming, consulting, training, support, and runtime licenses. Products provided with additional source code license require prepayment in the form of business checks or money orders.
We accept VISA, MasterCard, American Express, Discover, or eCheck through PayPal, and we accept US domestic and international money orders, and business checks.
All prices are quoted in US funds. Prices may change without notice.
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