Best Bookkeeping Software for Small Businesses
Small teams don't need every accounting feature. They need clean books, fast reconciliation, and exports their accountant can trust.
What small teams actually need
Reliable bank import (sync or CSV)
A simple categorization workflow
Fast reconciliation with clear mismatch handling
Standard statements (P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance)
Clean handoff to a CPA (exports + supporting detail)
A workflow that stays on top of the books between month-ends
Bank sync and reconciliation
For most small businesses, bank import + reconciliation is the backbone of bookkeeping. If reconciliation is painful, month-end will be painful.
Learn more about bank feeds and follow our reconciliation guide.
Simple invoicing
Keep invoicing simple unless you truly need complex billing. Prosper includes unlimited invoicing as part of the Pro plan, with recurring and bulk invoicing on Agency.
If invoicing is your entire operating system, an invoice-first product may be a better fit.
Accountant-ready exports
Your accountant usually needs the same core set of outputs every month: P&L, Balance Sheet, Trial Balance, and the transaction detail behind the numbers. Prosper includes standard statements plus an Accountant Pack export designed for CPA handoff.
How to pick a plan
Start with the plan that matches your workflow today, then upgrade when limits matter:
- Starter ($0): manual CSV import and manual categorization
- Pro ($49/mo): bank sync (up to 5 banks) + automatic categorization with review + 3 seats
- Agency ($199/mo): multi-client management (up to 15 banks) + 10 seats + 50 workspaces + concierge onboarding
Want a faster month-end close?
Start free, then upgrade when automation saves you time.