GST/HST · Quick Method · QST · T2125 · T4 preparation · AI categorisation
The AI-first QuickBooks alternative for Canadian SMBs. Native GST/HST with Quick Method, Quebec QST, provincial sales tax, T2125-ready reports, T4 return preparation and AI bill OCR — start on the Free Plan, move to Pro at C$22.99/month for unlimited users.
No credit card. All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD).
1. QuickBooks Desktop Canada is ending — plan now
Intuit confirmed QuickBooks Desktop 2023 and older is discontinued for new subscribers in Canada, with support ending after May 31, 2026. QuickBooks Online is Intuit's suggested path; HelloBooks is an AI-first alternative with a Free Plan and flat CAD Pro pricing.
2. Native GST/HST + provincial coverage
GST/HST tracking with Quick Method support, Quebec QST, and provincial sales tax for BC, SK and MB. T2125-ready reports for sole proprietors. Place-of-supply logic across provinces and territories.
3. AI bookkeeping built in
HelloBooks was built AI-first — AI categorisation, OCR bill capture and anomaly detection. Free AI credits are included on the Free Plan; upgrade for more, and paid plans can also top up with a credit pack.
4. Flat CAD pricing — unlimited users on Pro
QuickBooks Online Canada EasyStart was C$30/mo when we recorded it on 30 September 2026; user counts are set per QuickBooks tier. HelloBooks Pro is C$22.99/month with unlimited users and bank connections. All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD).
5. A Free Plan that covers the basics
Where EasyStart has a monthly bill from day one, HelloBooks Free costs C$0: invoices, bills and quotes within 200 transactions/year, email reminders, 2 users and the core reports on web and mobile. The small HelloBooks footer on Free invoices goes away on Pro.
6. CA + US + UK + AU + IN from one platform
Canadian businesses with US operations, Indian back-office accounting, or AU/UK clients can run all five jurisdictions in HelloBooks. QuickBooks offers separate country versions.
| Feature | HelloBooks | QuickBooks CA |
|---|---|---|
| QBD 2023 stop-sell (May 31, 2026) | Migration tool ready; Free Plan or flat CAD Pro after cutover | QuickBooks Online Canada is Intuit's suggested path |
| Starting price (CAD) | Free Plan, no credit card; Pro C$22.99/mo | EasyStart C$30/mo (recorded 30 September 2026); see QuickBooks for other plans |
| Users | 2 on Free; unlimited on Pro | Set per plan tier |
| GST/HST Tracking | Native with Quick Method support | Native |
| Quebec QST | Native (separate from GST tracking) | Native |
| Provincial Sales Tax (BC, SK, MB) | Native per-province tracking | Native |
| T2125 (Sole Proprietor) | Reports ready for your CRA return | Available |
| Payroll forms | T4 return preparation from posted entries; T5, T5018, ROE and direct CRA e-filing on the roadmap | Through QuickBooks Payroll, a separately priced add-on |
| AI Categorisation | AI categorisation on every plan; free AI credits included | AI features; availability varies by plan and region |
| AI Bill OCR | Built-in | Receipt capture; see QuickBooks for details |
| Multi-Currency | Pro, with automatic FX | Available on selected plans |
| Bank connections | Plaid-supported, rolling out by region; statement upload today. Unlimited bank connections on Pro | See QuickBooks for current coverage |
| CPA Practice Management | Built-in for accountants | QuickBooks Online Accountant |
| CA Accountant Network | Growing /find-an-accountant directory | ProAdvisor network (mature) |
Prices checked on: HelloBooks prices from our Canadian price list, checked 29 September 2026. The only competitor price quoted is QuickBooks Online Canada EasyStart, recorded 30 September 2026 from quickbooks.intuit.com/ca/pricing. All prices in Canadian dollars (CAD).
Looking for free accounting software Canada businesses can start on today, or GST/HST accounting software built for multi-province sellers? Both start on the Free Plan.
Trying HelloBooks beside your QuickBooks file costs nothing: open a Free account and post one month in parallel. GST/HST, QST, Quick Method and T2125 reports come with every plan; Pro adds unlimited users, bank connections and USD invoicing.
No credit card required.
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