CropBook
CropBook: A free Canadian farm ledger with receipt scanning and CRA-ready exports. Ranked #26 of 26 in Farm Accounting Software by our editors (6.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small Canadian farms needing free tax-ready records.
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSmall Canadian farms needing free tax-ready records
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free plan includes receipt scanning and farm bookkeeping
- Automatically classifies entries to CRA T2042 box codes
- Exports XLSX, CSV, QBO-compatible files, and receipt archives
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Canadian grain-farm bookkeeping rather than broad farm accounting
- No stated crop, livestock, inventory, or enterprise accounting tools
- Terms allow paid tiers to be introduced in the future
Our verdict on CropBook
CropBook is bookkeeping software for Canadian grain farmers who need organized records for tax preparation and farm programs. It scans receipts, extracts vendor, amount, date, and GST details, then classifies transactions to CRA T2042 box codes. The farm ledger tracks income, expenses, and net position, with filters for year, category, or date range. The service is available on the web and iPhone, making it suitable for small farms that want a focused digital recordkeeping workflow.
The published offering has one Free plan, currently provided at no charge. It includes receipt scanning, CRA T2042 classification, the farm ledger, GST/HST tracking, and income tracking for AgriStability and AgriInvest. The plan also supports XLSX farm-book exports, CSV and QBO-compatible exports, and receipt ZIP archives organized by box code. That combination gives farmers several ways to share records with an accountant or move information into another bookkeeping process. Terms also allow paid tiers to be introduced in the future, so its long-term pricing structure may change.
CropBook’s strongest fit is basic Canadian farm bookkeeping where tax categorization, receipt organization, and straightforward reporting matter more than operational depth. Its focus on grain-farm records keeps the workflow centered on receipts, income, expenses, GST/HST, and program-related income. Farms seeking crop, livestock, inventory, or enterprise accounting should choose a broader farm-management or accounting product instead. Choose CropBook for a free, tax-oriented ledger and export workflow; avoid it when the farm needs detailed production or inventory accounting.
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CropBook fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Crop cost tracking | Not verified |
| Livestock tracking | Not verified |
| Enterprise tracking | Not verified |
| Farm reports | Yes |
| Tax-ready records | Yes |
| Inventory tracking | Not verified |
| Platform support | Web_and_mobile |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS |
| Support | Email, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | cropbook.ca |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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