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Free Accounting Software in Canada | HelloBooks Free accounting software for Canadian small businesses: up to 200 transactions in total, GST/HST and QST handled, 1 live bank feed and 2 users. No credit card, no expiry.

Free accounting software, free bookkeeping software and free invoicing software for Canada, with up to 200 transactions, GST/HST and QST, and a live bank feed where your bank is supported.

Free Plan · Canada

Free accounting software in Canada for small businesses

Invoices, bills and quotes included within 200 transactions, with GST/HST and QST handled. HelloBooks Free is a permanent plan, not a trial: no credit card and no expiry.

Free Plan with invoices within 200 transactions, bills & quotes — no credit card.

What the Free Plan includes

The rule behind the plan is simple: Free covers up to 200 transactions in total — the count doesn’t reset each year. The 200 figure is a lifetime transaction cap, not an AI-credit number.

  • Up to 200 transactions
  • Invoices, bills and quotes included
  • GST/HST and QST on your invoices and bills
  • Unlimited email payment reminders
  • 1 live bank feed where your bank is supported, or statement upload
  • 2 users, so you and your accountant can both work in the books
  • Free AI credits to get started (upgrade for more)
  • 10 WhatsApp sends (a one-time allowance)
  • AP/AR aging, P&L, balance sheet and cash flow reports
  • Full mobile app for iOS and Android

The limits, stated plainly

Free includes up to 200 transactions, 1 live bank feed, 2 users, free AI credits to get started and 10 one-time WhatsApp sends. Invoices sent from Free carry a small “Powered by HelloBooks” badge.

When the free AI credits run out, AI categorisation pauses and the books carry on manually. Upgrade to get more AI credits; paid plans can also top up with a credit pack. You are never locked out of your own accounts.

When to upgrade

Upgrade when you need more than 200 transactions, more bank feeds, more users, or more AI. Pro is C$22.99/month per entity (or C$229/year per entity) with unlimited users, unlimited bank connections and multi-currency. Your ledger and history carry over unchanged.

How teams use HelloBooks

What HelloBooks does for businesses like yours

“AI categorizes every transaction automatically and learns from your corrections, so a small team keeps clean books without spending evenings on manual data entry.”
Small business · US
“For a practice managing dozens of client books, automated reconciliation turns a full day of matching into a background task — review the AI matches, approve, and move on.”
Accounting practice · US
“Snap a receipt on your phone and the AI reads, categorizes, and files it — bookkeeping stays current even for people who would rather not think about numbers.”
Freelancer · mobile-first

Illustrative scenarios describing what the product does for each business type — not attributed customer reviews.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is the Free Plan really free?
Yes. Sign up with an email. No card is collected and there is no trial countdown. Free is a permanent plan.
What happens when I use up my free AI credits?
Free includes free AI credits to get started. When they run out, AI categorisation pauses and your books keep working. Upgrade to get more AI credits; paid plans can also top up with a credit pack.
Does the Free Plan handle GST/HST and QST?
Yes. GST/HST and QST are handled on every plan, including Free.
How many banks can I connect on Free?
One live bank feed through Plaid where your bank is supported, and statement upload works with any bank. You can also keep unlimited manual bank and credit-card accounts that you update yourself (or by statement import). Pro includes unlimited bank connections.
How many users can I add?
Up to 2 users on Free. Pro is unlimited.
Is there a limit on invoices?
Free includes invoices, bills and quotes inside its 200-transaction allowance. Pro and higher plans remove that Free transaction cap.
Can I remove the “Powered by HelloBooks” badge?
Yes, on Pro. Free invoices carry the badge.
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