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Uku alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Uku alternative is Financial Cents (2.4 GPA).
Uku compared with 5 alternatives: Financial Cents, Karbon, TaxDome, Canopy and Jetpack Workflow.
Uku is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $19 per month, billed annually ($25 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| UkuThis tool | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Financial Cents | Free trial · from $19/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Karbon | From $59/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| TaxDome | Paid | No | Web, iOS |
| Canopy | From $74/mo | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jetpack Workflow | Free trial · from $40/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
Uku starts at $19 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 4 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Financial Cents scores higher without starting lower.
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 Uku
Financial Cents
Practice management for accounting and bookkeeping firms
- Financial Cents starts at $19 per month, billed annually (Solo, one user).
- Financial Cents also covers documents.
Suits: Small and mid-sized accounting and bookkeeping firms
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 shared inbox.
- Karbon does not cover reports, which Uku does.
Suits: Accounting and bookkeeping firms that need to track client work
TaxDome
Practice management and client portal for tax and accounting firms
- TaxDome also lists an iOS app.
- TaxDome also covers templates, documents and forms.
- TaxDome does not cover tasks, time tracking and reports, which Uku does.
Suits: Tax and accounting firms that want one system for clients and work
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 does not cover tasks, which Uku 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.
- Jetpack Workflow does not cover invoicing, which Uku does.
Suits: Bookkeeping and accounting firms with recurring client deadlines
Limits worth knowing in Uku
- Solo is capped at 1 member and 20 active clients.
- BI analytics, public API, e-signatures and Zapier need Elite at $48 per member / month, billed annually.
- Annual billing saves about 23% against monthly, which carries a higher per-member price.
- Email triage, capacity planning and proposals are listed on the roadmap, not as live features.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Uku?
The alternatives to Uku in this directory are Financial Cents, Karbon, TaxDome, Canopy and Jetpack Workflow. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Uku.
Is there a free alternative to Uku?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Financial Cents and Jetpack Workflow offer a free trial.
Which Uku alternatives work on Android?
The Uku listing does not include an Android app. Karbon and Canopy list one.
Which Uku alternatives work on iOS?
The Uku listing does not include an iOS app. Karbon, TaxDome and Canopy list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.