Our verdict · 7.9/10 Good
A pleasant, uncomplicated option for owners who find QuickBooks overwhelming. The trade-off is fewer integrations and less depth for growing businesses.
Key takeaways
- Best for: Small businesses in the US and Canada.
- Strongest area: Ease of use (8.8/10). Weakest: Integrations & ecosystem (6.6/10).
- Price: $30 / month, or $324 / year — free trial available.
- Watch out for: Limited third-party integrations.
What is Kashoo?
Kashoo is a straightforward double-entry accounting app for small businesses in the US and Canada. A single plan includes unlimited invoices, users and attachments, bank feeds, sales-tax tracking and multi-currency, with Square and payroll integrations.
Kashoo is made by Kashoo and is reviewed here as a accounting tool. It is priced on a subscription basis, and our editorial score is 7.9 out of 10, calculated from six weighted criteria.
Who it’s for — and who should skip it
Choose Kashoo if
- Small businesses in the US and Canada
- Owners who want one simple plan
- Square-based retailers
Not for you if
- Businesses needing payroll built in
- Companies with complex inventory
Key features
Unlimited invoices with online card payments.
Automatic bank feeds with categorisation.
Track sales tax across jurisdictions.
Tag income and expenses to projects.
- Square
- PaymentEvolution
- Stripe
Pros & cons
What we like
- Unlimited users and invoices on one plan
- Clean, easy interface
- Multi-currency included
- Square integration
Watch out for
- Limited third-party integrations
- Payroll only via partners
- Fewer advanced reports than QuickBooks or Xero
Pricing & true cost
| Plan | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Kashoo | ≈ $30 / mo | Monthly; about $27/month billed annually |
Pricing watch-out: Single plan; 14-day free trial with no card.
Contract questions to ask before you sign
- Does the plan auto-renew, and how many days’ notice do you need to cancel?
- Is the advertised price for annual billing? What is the month-to-month price?
- Is the first-year price a promotion? What will renewal cost, and is it capped?
- Is there a minimum number of seats, or a charge for inactive users?
- Are onboarding, implementation or premium-support fees extra?
- How do we export all our data if we leave, and in what format?
General questions for any vendor — not findings about this product. Build a full checklist with our requirements builder.
Indicative USD pricing, last checked November 5, 2026 (source). Vendors change prices and promotions often — always confirm on their website. Model your own numbers with our SaaS TCO calculator.
Score breakdown
| Criterion | Weight | Score | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features & fit | 25% | 7.3 | 1.80 | |
| Ease of use | 20% | 8.8 | 1.80 | |
| Value for money | 20% | 8.4 | 1.70 | |
| Support & reliability | 10% | 8.0 | 0.80 | |
| Security & privacy | 10% | 8.1 | 0.80 | |
| Integrations & ecosystem | 15% | 6.6 | 1.00 | |
| Overall | 100% | Weighted for business software products | 7.9 | |
Security & compliance facts
| Item | Status | Question to ask Kashoo |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-factor authenticationStops most account takeovers from reused or phished passwords. | Not verified by us | Can admins enforce MFA for every user, on every plan? |
| Single sign-on (SAML/OIDC)Lets you remove a leaver’s access everywhere from one place. | Not verified by us | Is SSO included on the plan we are buying, or only on enterprise tiers? |
| SOC 2 Type II reportIndependent audit of the vendor’s security controls — often required by larger customers. | Not verified by us | Can we see your current SOC 2 Type II report (under NDA if needed)? |
| ISO/IEC 27001 certificationInternational standard for running an information-security programme. | Not verified by us | Which legal entity and services does your ISO 27001 certificate cover? |
| GDPR data processing agreementNeeded if you handle personal data of people in the EU/UK. | Not verified by us | Do you offer a signed DPA and list your sub-processors? |
| HIPAA business associate agreementRequired before US healthcare businesses store protected health information. | Not verified by us | Will you sign a BAA, and on which plans? |
We have not yet verified these items for Kashoo against a primary source, so we don’t claim them either way. Check Kashoo’s trust or security page and ask for documents in writing.
Before you buy any accounting tool
Check Kashoo against the same list we use for every accounting tool — and confirm each point on the plan you intend to buy, not the top tier.
- Supported bank feeds for your accounts
- Invoicing with online payments
- Sales tax / VAT handling for your regions
- Accountant or bookkeeper access
- Reports: P&L, balance sheet, cash flow
See every ranked option in Accounting Software.
Kashoo alternatives
Pick an alternative by what matters to you
- Cheaper
Zoho Books≈ $15/mo vs $30/mo at 10 users (cheapest paid plans, indicative) - Has a free planZoho BooksKashoo has no free plan; Zoho Books does
- Better integrations
QuickBooks OnlineIntegrations score 9.4 vs 6.6 - Stronger on security
Sage IntacctSecurity & privacy score 9.0 vs 8.1 - Higher overall scoreQuickBooks OnlineOverall 8.5 vs 7.9
Computed from our published scores and indicative pricing for tools in the same category as Kashoo. Scores are editorial; see the methodology.
Editor’s picks
Low-cost, US-focused bookkeeping software that pairs neatly with Patriot Payroll.
Free invoicing and accounting for freelancers and very small businesses.
Invoicing-first accounting for freelancers and service businesses.
Review history
- Scored under methodology v2.0 (six weighted criteria, computed overall score).
Kashoo FAQ
Does Kashoo include payroll?
No. Payroll is available through partner integrations such as PaymentEvolution.
Is Kashoo double-entry accounting?
Yes, it keeps a full double-entry ledger behind its simple interface.
Does Kashoo have a free plan?
No, Kashoo does not offer a permanent free plan, but a free trial is available. Pricing starts at $30 / month, or $324 / year (indicative).
Who is Kashoo best for?
Kashoo is best for: small businesses in the US and Canada; owners who want one simple plan; square-based retailers.
How is the Kashoo score calculated?
The 7.9/10 overall score is a weighted average of six sub-scores — features & fit, ease of use, value, support & reliability, security & privacy, and integrations — using the published weights for software products. Affiliate relationships have no input. See our methodology page for the full rubric.
What are the best alternatives to Kashoo?
Popular alternatives include Patriot Accounting, Wave, FreshBooks. See our comparisons for side-by-side verdicts.