AttestWork vs Fieldguide

AttestWork8.5Visit Fieldguide7.1Visit

Higher score AttestWork #3 in External Audit Software 8.5/10 From $115/mo · 5-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AttestWork

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Fieldguide #6 in External Audit Software 7.1/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fieldguide

• AttestWork fits best

  Small firms seeking affordable automation

• Fieldguide fits best

  Firms prioritizing AI-assisted audit execution

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Side by side

Feature	AttestWork 8.5/10 Visit ↗	Fieldguide 7.1/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.5	7.1
Ranking	#3 in External Audit Software	#6 in External Audit Software
Best for	Small firms seeking affordable automation	Firms prioritizing AI-assisted audit execution
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	Not published
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud
Platforms	Web	Web
Integrations	5 integrations	80+ integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AttestWork 5/5 · Fieldguide 5/5
Workpaper templates	✓	✓
Evidence collection	✓	✓
Review workflows	✓	✓
Audit reporting	✓	✓
Client portal	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Web	Web
Our review
Pros	Unlimited attest engagements on Professional and Premium plans OCR evidence handling, risk assessment, sampling, and analytics Client portal, workpapers, review notes, and sign-off workflows	AI-assisted evidence analysis and testing workflows Connected evidence, workpapers, review, and sign-off tracking REST API, SSO, SCIM, and business-system integrations
Cons	No free plan beyond the five-day Trial Premium features require a higher monthly or annual tier Enterprise and Gov pricing is customized rather than published	Pricing requires a demo and sales conversation Broad workflow scope may exceed simpler audit needs AI assistance is centered on evidence and testing workflows
Our verdict	AttestWork is audit and attest engagement software for CPA firms handling audit, review, compilation, preparation, agreed-upon procedures, and examination engagements. Its workspace brings together engagement setup, procedure templates,… Read the review →	Fieldguide is a cloud-based platform for audit, assurance, advisory, and compliance firms. It brings engagement planning, client requests, evidence collection, workpapers, testing, review, reporting, and document management into one… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AttestWork — where it wins

  • Unlimited attest engagements on Professional and Premium plans
  • OCR evidence handling, risk assessment, sampling, and analytics
  • Client portal, workpapers, review notes, and sign-off workflows

  Where it doesn't

  • No free plan beyond the five-day Trial
  • Premium features require a higher monthly or annual tier
  • Enterprise and Gov pricing is customized rather than published

• Fieldguide — where it wins

  • AI-assisted evidence analysis and testing workflows
  • Connected evidence, workpapers, review, and sign-off tracking
  • REST API, SSO, SCIM, and business-system integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires a demo and sales conversation
  • Broad workflow scope may exceed simpler audit needs
  • AI assistance is centered on evidence and testing workflows

• AttestWork8.5/10 · From $115/mo · 5-day trial

  Affordable audit automation with workpapers, client collaboration, and AI-assisted workflows.

  Visit AttestWorkFull verdict →
• Fieldguide7.1/10 · Pricing on request

  A broad audit workspace for firms that want AI-assisted, traceable engagement execution.

  Visit FieldguideFull verdict →