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Head-to-head · External Audit Software

Fieldguide vs GAASFlow

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score Fieldguide #5 in External Audit Software 8.9/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 5 features Visit Fieldguide
GAASFlow #9 in External Audit Software 8.5/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 5 of 5 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • AI-assisted evidence analysis and testing workflows
  • Connected evidence, workpapers, review, and sign-off tracking
  • REST API, SSO, SCIM, and business-system integrations
  • 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
Cons
  • Pricing requires a demo and sales conversation
  • Broad workflow scope may exceed simpler audit needs
  • AI assistance is centered on evidence and testing workflows
  • 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
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…

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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…

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  1. FieldguideExternal Audit Software 8.9Pricing on request
  2. GAASFlowExternal Audit Software 8.57-day trial

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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