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Does accounting and invoicing. Its best showing is 2nd of 4 for accounting in the US, under “Best all-rounder”.

Momentum: Stable

Where it ranks

Each category it does, ranked under “Best all-rounder” exactly as on that category's own page.

Accounting: 2ndof 4 (2nd of 4); Strongest on works with the rest, local fit and quick to set up.
Invoicing: 5thof 6 (5th of 6); Strongest on works with the rest, easy day to day and local fit.

Six of these are the same everywhere. Price to start and Local fit are for this country.

Price to start Deal-breaker: Weak2 out of 5; 5 means cheap or free for a small business today. Capped at 60 under Best on a budget.
Price as you grow Deal-breaker: Fair3 out of 5; 5 means the bill barely moves as you add clients, staff or sales. The deal-breaker for Best as you grow. Entry plans are single-user, and in the UK submitting VAT means the tier above.
Quick to set up Deal-breaker: Good4 out of 5; 5 means someone who isn’t an expert has it running in an afternoon. The deal-breaker for Easiest to start.
Easy day to day: Good4 out of 5; 5 means routine work is quick and pleasant.
Works with the rest: Excellent5 out of 5; 5 means connects cleanly to your bank and your other tools.
Local fit Deal-breaker: Good4 out of 5; 5 means handles this country’s tax, currency and bank feeds without workarounds. The deal-breaker for Best all-rounder, Best on a budget, Easiest to start and Best as you grow.
Help when stuck: Good4 out of 5; 5 means a real person answers quickly. Phone and chat support are offered on every plan, which is rarer than it sounds.
Easy to leave: Fair3 out of 5; 5 means your data exports cleanly and you can switch away.

Starting cost: $38/mo (Simple Start)Advertised: $38/mo · Flat (predictable) · Checked Sep 18, 2026 · Source
Worth knowing: Its home market, and the dearest entry plan of the four countries with a local edition.Source
Watch out for: Introductory price rises after the first months