What we plan it to do for accountants
Planned, not built:
- A work queue by client and due date
- Document requests with reminders
- Engagement letters and e-signature
- Recurring fees and invoices
- A client page
What is hard for accountants
An accounting practice of two to twenty people with recurring client work.
- Due dates live in a spreadsheet
- Documents are chased by email
- Engagement letters and billing are separate
What a day could look like, for accountants
In the week the BAS is due, the queue shows which clients are waiting on documents and which are ready to lodge, and the missing documents have already been asked for twice.
How we plan to make sure it works
When it is built, we will run it for weeks in a simulated business first, then let three real businesses use it for a month. Only then will it get a price here.
What software for accountants costs
Of the 5 we could price for accountants: 2 in A$, from A$59 to A$163.90 a month; 3 with no currency named. Ours is not set yet.
| Company | Lowest paid plan | Per | Free or trial | Read |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karbon | A$59 a month | per user, billed yearly | 12 Oct 2026 | |
| Ignition (Practice Ignition) | $39 a month (currency not named) | Solo plan, per month, for businesses under $200k a year in revenue; $7 for each active client over its 20 | 14 days, no credit card needed | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Xero Partner Hub + Practice Management (formerly Xero Practice Manager) | A$163.90 a month | flat price for up to 10 users, GST included, billed monthly | trial | 13 Oct 2026 |
| Financial Cents | $19 a month (currency not named) | flat price for a single-user firm (Solo), billed yearly | 14 days, no credit card required | 13 Oct 2026 |
| TaxDome | $58.33 a month (currency not named) | Essentials, per seat, worked out from $700 a year on a 3-year commitment | 13 Oct 2026 |
Each price is from the company's own pricing page on the date shown, in its own currency. Prices can differ by country. We have not set a price for ours: there is nothing built to sell yet, and the price will be on this page before anyone pays.
The full guide, with what to know about each price: accounting practice management software cost.
Questions
About software for accountants, which is not built yet
Is it built?
No. Everything on this page describes what we plan to build for accountants. There is nothing to try yet, and no price is set.
How much does accounting practice management software cost?
Among the 5 we read: in A$ the lowest paid plan is A$59 a month (Karbon); 3 more name no currency. We do not convert currencies, so compare within a group. Ours is not set yet.
Do I pay for each person?
We have not set a price for ours. Karbon, Financial Cents and TaxDome charge per user, or for extra users, on at least one plan.
Does it replace Xero or MYOB?
No. It would manage the practice's work, not the client's books.
How would due dates work?
Planned: each client has a set of recurring jobs with their dates, and the queue shows what is due.
Can clients upload documents?
Planned: a request link per client.