Canopy

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The #1 Practice Management Software for Accounting and Tax Firms

How to Replace Canopy

Overview

Canopy is an all-in-one practice management software designed to help accounting and tax firms consolidate 10+ software tools into a single platform. It provides client engagement, document management, workflow automation, time and billing, and tax resolution features built around client management as the foundation. The platform includes AI-powered features to eliminate repetitive tasks and help firms build autonomous practices.

Features

69 features across 15 categories

AI(5)

Auto-fill FormsAI

AI-powered auto-fill of forms using CRM info or scanned documents

Generate Client ChecklistsAI

AI-powered generation of client checklists from prior-year returns or firm templates

InsightsAI

AI-powered insights for firm management and performance

Smart PrepAI

AI-powered preparation tools for tax and accounting work

Summarize Threads & Draft RepliesAI

AI-powered email summarization and draft reply generation

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

CRM(2)

Client Management

Centralized client list with views, filters, and information organization

CRM

Customer relationship management with auto-fill capabilities

Also in: monday.com, Setmore, HubSpot

Client Engagement(7)

Client Intake

Collect information, files, and agreements to proposals from clients

Client Portal

Branded, secure, multi-functional client portal available on web and mobile app for client interactions

Client Requests

Client request feature with automatic reminders for pending client information

EngagementsPremium

Credit-based engagement sending with unlimited use per client after first use

Engagements & Proposals

Send proposals with eSignature capabilities and track from proposal to re-engagement

Questionnaires & Organizers

Client questionnaires and organizers for information collection

Smart IntakeAIPremium

AI-powered client intake with credit-based system for automated data collection

Communication(3)

Email Integration

Integrate and manage email communications within Canopy

Email Management

Send, view, organize, and act on all email communications from within Canopy

Team Collaboration

Collaborate with teammates on emails, tasks, and files with @mentions

Also in: Jobber, Jira, Insightly

Document Management(10)

Desktop Sync & Print Driver

Sync documents to desktop and print directly to Canopy

Document Interaction

Preview, edit, collaborate on, annotate, adjust, combine, and work on files

Document Management

Upload, store, manage, and organize unlimited internal and client documents with folder templates

Document Storage

Secure, unlimited document storage for internal and client files

File Organization

Separate internal and client docs, use folder templates, and share with clients

Firm Workpaper Storage

Dedicated storage for firm work papers

Integrated eSignature

Gather eSignatures with secure links or verify identity with KBA

Native File Annotations

Annotate files directly within Canopy

Retention Policies

Set document retention policies for compliance

Secure File Exchange

Secure exchange of documents between firm and clients

Integration(1)

QBO Integration

Build service items, locations, categories and classes in QBO and sync in Canopy

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Mobile(1)

Mobile Apps for Workflow

View and manage tasks on the go, clients can follow to-do lists

Also in: monday.com, Smartsheet, Calendly

Payments(4)

Canopy Payments

Process and record client payments in Canopy

Client Mobile App for Payments

Clients can view and pay invoices or review payment history on mobile

Payments

Collect card and ACH payments from clients

Surcharging

Apply surcharges to payments

Also in: Lightspeed POS, Acuity Scheduling, Setmore

Reporting(6)

Billing Reports

Pre-built reports for billing and revenue tracking

Capacity Planning ReportPremium

Plan team capacity with reporting

Custom Reports & FormulasPremium

Create custom reports and formulas for analysis

Pre-Built Dashboards

Monitor firm data with pre-built dashboards

Profitability ReportPremium

Track profitability with pre-built reports

Staff Utilization ReportPremium

Track and analyze staff utilization

Security(5)

Custom Roles

Create custom user roles with specific permissions

Customizable Folder Permissions

Control access and permissions for document folders

Data Security

Best in class standards for protecting firm and client data

KBA eSignaturePremium

Identity verification before accessing and signing documents with unique information

Security Controls

100+ controls to govern users' access

Tax Resolution(9)

At-a-Glance Transcripts

Years of data summarized into one easy-to-read table

Automated Transcript Pulling

Set and forget automated data requests and table updates

Collection CasePremium

Manage collection cases with penalty and spousal relief options

Letter Templates

Pre-written letter templates to respond to IRS letters and notices

Notice Template Library

Library of notice templates for various tax scenarios

Secure IRS Login

Set up credentials and download transcripts directly into Canopy

Tax ResolutionPremium

Comprehensive tax resolution module with transcripts, notices, and administrative forms

Transcripts & Notices

Get IRS transcripts and tax notices with automated pulling and templates

Version Comparison

Easily identify discrepancies between old and new transcripts

Team Management(1)

Capacity Planning

Plan and manage team capacity

Templates(1)

Canopy Bookkeeping Templates

Templates designed specifically for bookkeeping firms

Time & Billing(4)

Invoicing

Create and manage one-time and recurring invoices, apply service items, send reminders

Time & Billing

Track time entries, create invoices, and manage payments

Time Tracking

Track and manage time entries and budgets to build invoices and reports

WIP

Work in progress tracking for billable work

Workflow Automation(10)

Automation

Automate conditions and actions on standalone tasks and subtasks or in templates

Custom Statuses

Create custom task and project statuses

Process Management

Utilize templates, perform bulk actions, and set up recurring tasks

Productivity Management

Set and track time on each task and view productivity reports for team

Projects & Tasks

Create and manage tasks, assign staff, record notes, get updates

Recurrences

Set up recurring tasks and workflows

Roles for Task Assignment

Assign tasks based on user roles

Views & Filters

Drill down on and save desired views of work happening in firm

Workflow

Project and task management with automation capabilities

Workflow Templates

Pre-built templates for common workflows and processes

Pricing

STARTER

$45/user/month or $540 annually
  • Client Engagement
  • Document Management
  • Manage Client Intake
  • Send Proposals
  • Track work from proposal to re-engagement
  • Integrate Email
  • Collaborate with teammates
  • Secure branded Client Portal
  • Collect eSignatures
  • Tag & segment client list
  • Store internal work papers & client files
  • Control access & permissions
  • Send secure links for clients

ESSENTIALS

$66/user/month or $792 annually
  • Everything in Starter
  • Complete Practice Management Solution
  • Manage Client Intake
  • Send Proposals
  • Track projects from proposal to re-engagement
  • Integrate Email
  • Collaborate on emails, tasks, & files
  • Centralize all client interactions
  • Mobile app for firm and clients
  • Collect eSignatures
  • Tag & segment client list
  • Store internal work papers & client files
  • Control access & permissions
  • Collect payments & maintain revenue integrity
  • Monitor firm data with pre-built dashboards
  • Send secure links for clients
  • Track time & manage invoices

STANDARD

$150/month for unlimited users
  • Client Portal
  • Mobile App for Clients & Firm
  • Connected Email
  • Notify team with @mentions
  • CRM
  • Engagements & Proposals with eSignature
  • Client Requests
  • Questionnaires & Organizers
  • Custom Roles
  • 2,500 clients included (add more as needed)

PRO

Popular
Contact Sales
  • Everything in Standard
  • Custom Reports & Formulas
  • Additional modules available

Document Management Module

$36/user/month
  • Secure File Exchange
  • Unlimited Document Storage
  • Unlimited eSignatures
  • Retention Policies
  • Customizable Folder Permissions
  • Native File Annotations
  • Firm Workpaper Storage
  • Desktop Sync & Print Driver

Workflow Module

$32-$40/user/month
  • Projects & Tasks
  • Automation
  • Workflow Templates
  • Recurrences
  • Custom Statuses
  • Roles for Task Assignment
  • Custom Reports & Formulas (PRO)
  • Staff Utilization Report (PRO)
  • Capacity Planning Report (PRO)

Time & Billing Module

$22-$31/user/month
  • Generate & Send Invoices
  • Time Tracking
  • WIP
  • Collect Card & ACH Payments
  • Surcharging
  • Pre-Built Reports
  • Profitability Report (PRO)
  • Custom Reports & Formulas (PRO)

Smart Intake Add-on

$11/client (tiered pricing available)
  • AI-powered client intake
  • Credits-based system
  • 5 free credits to start
  • Credits sold in blocks of 25

Engagements Add-on

$6/client (tiered pricing available)
  • Send engagements and proposals
  • Credits-based system
  • 5 free credits to start
  • Credits sold in blocks of 25

Tax Resolution Add-on

$50/user/month (annual billing)
  • Transcripts and Notices
  • Library of admin forms
  • IRS transcript pulling
  • Notice creation

Transcripts & Notices Standalone

$50/user/month (annual contract)
  • IRS transcript pulling
  • Notice creation
  • 3 free successful transcript pulls and notice creations

Collection Case

$100 per case
  • Collection case management
  • Penalties and spousal relief cases included

KBA eSignature

$1.25/KBA credit
  • Client identity verification
  • Enhanced security for document signing

Enterprise/Custom Plans

Contact Sales
  • Custom pricing for firms of any size
  • Custom user limits
  • Custom module combinations

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Canopy

Monthly$22/mo
Yearly$264/yr
5-Year Total$1.3k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~8 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyEasy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $24
SaaS
$264
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $72
SaaS
$792
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $120
SaaS
$1.3k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 69 features at easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Canopy alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 69 features.

Buy Canopy

Better Value
Monthly cost$220/mo
3-year total$7,920
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$60,000
Maintenance$900/mo
3-year total$92,400
Dev time~5 months

Buying Canopy saves ~$84,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 69 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

3 known integrations

EmailIRSQuickBooks Online