QuickBooks alternative in Canada
QuickBooks is accounting and invoicing software widely used by small businesses and accountants in Canada. If you are looking for a QuickBooks alternative, the real question is often what you actually want to replace.
QuickBooks or Crescendo: not the same tool
QuickBooks keeps the books. Crescendo handles what comes before: the missed call that gets a text, the quote followed up, the scheduled job, the invoice the morning of the job and the review request after. Its accounting page shows revenue, expenses and taxes to remit without replacing full accounting software.
When to keep QuickBooks
If your accountant works in QuickBooks and it works, keep it. Many service businesses use one tool for operations and another for accounting.
When Crescendo is enough
For a small contractor who only invoices and tracks revenue, Crescendo’s invoicing with GST, HST or provincial tax and its accounting overview may be enough. Your accountant will confirm.
Essential $499/month, or Growth $1,999/month with managed ads and Google profile. Prices in CAD, plus GST/HST. See both plans