Botkeeper
Botkeeper: Botkeeper automates core bookkeeping and close workflows for multi-client accounting firms. Ranked #4 of 38 in Accounting Automation Software by our editors (8.5/10); pricing: Paid; best for accounting firms managing many clients.
At a glance
- Editor score8.5 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forAccounting firms managing many clients
- Free planNo
- Paid from$71/seat/mo
- Close task managementYes
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Automates categorization, reconciliation, journals, and month-end review
- Close Tracker shows firm-wide or client-level close status
- Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, payroll, payments, and commerce tools
Where it doesn't
- No free trial is offered
- Pricing varies by license volume and billing frequency
- Dedicated accounting services are separate from software licenses
Our verdict on Botkeeper
Botkeeper is a cloud bookkeeping automation platform for accounting and bookkeeping firms managing multiple client entities. It combines AI-powered transaction categorization, automated bank reconciliation, journal entries, loan schedules, anomaly detection, close tracking, client management, permissions, tasks, documents, and communication tools. Its web-based delivery and multi-entity support suit firms that need a shared operating layer across many client books rather than a standalone tool for one business.
Pricing is structured by license volume and billing frequency. The 25+ Licenses plan costs $53 per seat per month with annual billing or $59 monthly. The 10–24 Licenses plan costs $71 annually or $79 monthly per seat, while 5–9 Licenses costs $98 annually or $109 monthly. For 1–4 Licenses, pricing is $134 annually or $149 monthly per seat. Each published tier includes transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, journal entries, month-end review with anomaly detection, Firm Insights, and Close Tracker. There is no free trial, and dedicated accounting services are separate from the software-only license.
The platform’s main strength is workflow coverage around recurring bookkeeping and close operations. Close Tracker can show firm-wide or client-level status, while roles and permissions, task and project management, document attachments, Smart Connect, and Activity Hub extend beyond ledger automation. Integrations include QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, ADP, Paychex, Gusto, Justworks, Heartland, PayPal, Stripe, Shopify, Chargebee, Recurly, Veem, and Wave. Firms already organized around these systems should find the ecosystem fit relevant. Botkeeper is a strong choice for multi-client practices seeking centralized automation; smaller teams wanting a free starting point or businesses needing only basic bookkeeping may prefer a narrower tool.
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Botkeeper fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $71/seat/mo |
| Journal entry automation | Yes |
| Reconciliation automation | Yes |
| Close task management | Yes |
| Multi-entity support | Yes |
| Audit trail | Yes |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 17 integrations: QuickBooks Online, Xero, Bill.com, ADP, Paychex, Gusto … |
| Pricing | Paid (source) |
| Website | botkeeper.com |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Botkeeper integrations
Botkeeper lists 17 integrations on its own site.
- QuickBooks Online
- Xero
- Bill.com
- ADP
- Paychex
- Gusto
- Justworks
- Heartland
- PayPal
- Stripe
- Shopify
- Chargebee
- Recurly
- Veem
- Wave
- Expensify
- Brex
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