Head-to-head · External Audit Software
Fieldguide vs GAASFlow
Fieldguide leads on 0 checks, GAASFlow on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFieldguide · 8.9/10
- Free trialonly GAASFlow
Fieldguide scores higher on our rubric for external audit software: 8.9 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #9.
Fieldguide is the better fit for firms prioritizing AI-assisted audit execution. GAASFlow is the better fit for firms wanting structured web audit workpapers.
- Fieldguide fits best
Firms prioritizing AI-assisted audit execution
- GAASFlow fits best
Firms wanting structured web audit workpapers
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Side by side
| Feature | Fieldguide 8.9/10 Visit ↗ | GAASFlow 8.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.9 | 8.5 |
| Ranking | #5 in External Audit Software | #9 in External Audit Software |
| Best for | Firms prioritizing AI-assisted audit execution | Firms wanting structured web audit workpapers |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | Pricing on request | $3,490/yr |
| Free plan | Not checked yet | — |
| Free trial | — | 7 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Compliance | SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA | 2FA |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market |
| Features Fieldguide 5/5 · GAASFlow 5/5 | ||
| Workpaper templates | ✓ | ✓ |
| Evidence collection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Review workflows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Audit reporting | ✓ | ✓ |
| Client portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Deployment | Web | Web |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
GAASFlow is web-based audit engagement software for independent and growing CPA firms. It brings trial-balance importing, guided workpapers, evidence attachments, client PBC requests, review notes, electronic sign-offs, document… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
GAASFlow — where it wins
- Guided workpapers cover procedures, testing, exceptions, conclusions, and attachments
- Review notes, electronic sign-offs, locking, and partner approval support review workflows
- Roll-forward, branded exports, and a client PBC portal streamline engagement files
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; paid plans start at $349 per month
- PBC access centers on existing requests rather than full binder collaboration
- SOC 2 and SAML SSO are roadmap items rather than current features
- Fieldguide8.9/10 · Pricing on request
A broad audit workspace for firms that want AI-assisted, traceable engagement execution.
Visit FieldguideFull verdict → - GAASFlow8.5/10 · 7-day trial
Structured web workpapers, review controls, and client requests for growing CPA firms.
Visit GAASFlowFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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