Alternatives · Accounting
Botkeeper alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Botkeeper alternative is Dext (2.4 GPA).
Botkeeper compared with 9 alternatives: Dext, Hubdoc, Puzzle, Karbon, Bench and 4 more.
Botkeeper is a paid product, starting at $53 per license / month at 25+ licenses, billed annually ($59 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| BotkeeperThis tool | From $53/mo | No | Web |
| Dext | Free trial · from $25.21/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Hubdoc | Free trial · from $12/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Puzzle | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Karbon | From $59/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Bench | From $199/mo | No | Web |
| Canopy | From $74/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jetpack Workflow | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
| TaxDome | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
| Zeni | From $494/mo | No | Web |
Price against what you get
Botkeeper starts at $53 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 8 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Dext and Puzzle.
Karbon, Bench, Canopy and Zeni score higher without starting lower. Hubdoc and Jetpack Workflow start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Botkeeper
Dext
Receipt and invoice capture that codes documents for your ledger
- Dext starts at $25.21 per month for up to 250 documents, billed annually ($31.50 billed monthly).
- Dext also lists iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Dext also covers expense tracking.
- Dext does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Small businesses that want receipts and bills coded before they reach the books
Hubdoc
Captures bills and receipts and sends the data to accounting software
- Hubdoc starts at $12 USD per month after the free trial.
- Hubdoc also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Hubdoc also covers documents and expense tracking.
- Hubdoc does not cover workflow automation and reports, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Bookkeepers who chase clients for receipts every month
Puzzle
AI-driven accounting software for startups and small businesses
- Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Puzzle also covers invoicing and expense tracking.
- Puzzle does not cover workflow automation, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Startups that want runway and burn figures from their books
Karbon
Practice management software for accounting firms
- Karbon starts at $59 per user / month, billed yearly ($79 billed monthly).
- Karbon also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Karbon also covers tasks, shared inbox, time tracking and invoicing.
- Karbon does not cover reports and bookkeeping, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Accounting and bookkeeping firms that need to track client work
Bench
Bookkeeping done by an assigned bookkeeper, with optional tax filing
- Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
- Bench does not cover workflow automation, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Owners who want someone else to do the bookkeeping each month
Canopy
Practice management software for accounting and tax firms
- Canopy starts at $74 per user / month, billed annually ($93 billed monthly).
- Canopy also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Canopy also covers time tracking and invoicing.
- Canopy does not cover bookkeeping, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Accounting and tax firms that want one system in place of several apps
Jetpack Workflow
Workflow and project management built for accounting firms
- Jetpack Workflow starts at $40 per seat / month, billed annually ($49 billed monthly).
- Jetpack Workflow also covers templates, tasks and time tracking.
- Jetpack Workflow does not cover bookkeeping, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Bookkeeping and accounting firms with recurring client deadlines
TaxDome
Practice management and client portal for tax and accounting firms
- TaxDome also lists an iOS app.
- TaxDome also covers templates, documents, forms and invoicing.
- TaxDome does not cover reports and bookkeeping, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Tax and accounting firms that want one system for clients and work
Zeni
AI bookkeeping with a finance team, for startups and small companies
- Zeni starts at $494 per month and up, billed annually ($549 billed monthly).
- Zeni also covers expense tracking and bill pay.
- Zeni does not cover workflow automation, which Botkeeper does.
Suits: Venture-backed startups that want bookkeeping and CFO help from one vendor
Limits worth knowing in Botkeeper
- It is sold to accounting firms, with one license per client entity, not to a business keeping its own books.
- The listed licenses are software only: the firm manages and administers the work, and extra services are bought separately.
- There is no free trial; monthly billing can be cancelled anytime, while an annual plan commits for the full year.
- Support is tiered, and the licenses include standard support with paid upgrades.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Botkeeper?
The alternatives to Botkeeper in this directory are Dext, Hubdoc, Puzzle, Karbon, Bench, Canopy, Jetpack Workflow, TaxDome and Zeni. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Botkeeper.
Is there a free alternative to Botkeeper?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Dext, Hubdoc, Puzzle and Jetpack Workflow offer a free trial.
Which Botkeeper alternatives work on Android?
The Botkeeper listing does not include an Android app. Dext, Hubdoc, Karbon and Canopy list one.
Which Botkeeper alternatives work on iOS?
The Botkeeper listing does not include an iOS app. Dext, Hubdoc, Karbon, Canopy and TaxDome list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 18, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.