NorthOS review
Tax-oriented bookkeeping for Canadian sole proprietors, with GST/HST tools and receipt capture.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
NorthOS is a bookkeeping app for Canadian sole proprietors and side hustlers who want expense tracking organized around tax obligations. It maps expenses to CRA T2125 categories, tracks revenue against the GST/HST registration threshold, and calculates remittances using the Quick or Regular method. Web, iPhone, and Android access supports bookkeeping across devices, while project and invoice tracking gives it some day-to-day business coverage alongside its tax focus.
Its strongest fit is Canadian tax-oriented recordkeeping. NorthOS scans receipts from Google Drive and attaches them to transactions, logs mileage and calculates business-use percentage, and tracks invoices and overdue amounts. A bookkeeping assistant can categorize transactions and update books. Google Drive and Stripe are its listed integrations, so businesses relying on a wider accounting or commerce ecosystem should check whether those connections meet their workflow needs. The focus is narrower than a full accounting suite, making NorthOS more suitable for a sole proprietor than a business looking for broader bookkeeping depth.
According to the published plans, Monthly costs CAD 12 per month and includes receipt scanning, T2125 expense mapping, a GST threshold tracker, a GST/HST remittance calculator, and a mileage log. Annual costs CAD 119 per year and includes all product features; both plans mention a 14-day free trial, and the product says subscriptions can be cancelled anytime. The site describes the current lower amounts as limited-time beta prices and says subscribers joining during beta keep that rate while subscribed. There is no free plan. NorthOS is worth considering for sole proprietors who want its specific tax and receipt tools; businesses needing a full accounting suite or broader platform connections should look elsewhere.
NorthOS pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Maps expenses to CRA T2125 categories and tracks GST/HST thresholds
- Calculates remittances with the Quick or Regular method
- Captures Google Drive receipts and logs business mileage
- Where it doesn't
- Focused on tax-oriented bookkeeping rather than a full accounting suite
- Receipt scanning is tied to Google Drive
- Email is the listed support channel
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