I hear you on this, PNutButterBananas, and know that for many business owners and bookkeepers, work orders are a staple part of managing a set of books. I'm glad to hear that you've left feedback about this already with our team and want to assure you that the product developers do read through the comments and consider them in future updates for the product. You can see when new features are implemented by keeping an eye on this page, which is updated quarterly at this time: QuickBooks Online Feature and Product Updates
I know that taking on the fees of a third-party solution may not be the best course of action for your business. I encourage you to make whatever decision leads you to a solution that works for you. I'll be here if you had any other concerns you'd like to share.
