AuditFile vs AttestWork

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Higher score AuditFile #2 in External Audit Software 9.0/10 From $199/user/mo · 14-day trial ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit AuditFile

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

• AuditFile fits best

  Established firms needing a complete audit suite

• AttestWork fits best

  Small firms seeking affordable automation

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Side by side

Feature	AuditFile 9.0/10 Visit ↗	AttestWork 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#2 in External Audit Software	#3 in External Audit Software
Best for	Established firms needing a complete audit suite	Small firms seeking affordable automation
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	$199/user/mo	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Free trial length	14 days · card required	5 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile, Self-hosted	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web, iOS	Web
Support	Email, Phone, Docs	Docs
Integrations	6 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features AuditFile 5/5 · AttestWork 5/5
Workpaper templates	✓	✓
Evidence collection	✓	✓
Review workflows	✓	✓
Audit reporting	✓	✓
Client portal	✓	✓
Specs
Deployment	Web	Web
Our review
Pros	Covers audit, review, compilation, reporting, and workpaper workflows AI supports evidence review, drafting, risk identification, and conclusions Imports trial balances from QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite	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
Cons	Professional starts at $199 per user per month No free plan is available Native mobile access is limited to iOS	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
Our verdict	AuditFile is a cloud-based audit platform for CPA firms, internal audit teams, and government users. It brings audit, review, and compilation workflows together with risk assessment, trial-balance management, workpapers, findings,… Read the review →	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 →

Strengths and trade-offs

• AuditFile — where it wins

  • Covers audit, review, compilation, reporting, and workpaper workflows
  • AI supports evidence review, drafting, risk identification, and conclusions
  • Imports trial balances from QuickBooks Online, Xero, and NetSuite

  Where it doesn't

  • Professional starts at $199 per user per month
  • No free plan is available
  • Native mobile access is limited to iOS

• 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

• AuditFile9.0/10 · From $199/user/mo · 14-day trial

  A broad audit suite with AI, review controls, integrations, and mobile access.

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

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

  Visit AttestWorkFull verdict →