Botkeeper is an AI + human bookkeeping platform built for accounting firms, layered on top of QuickBooks Online and Xero. The original company wound down in February 2026 and Xendoo acquired the Botkeeper "Infinite" platform later that month; as of July 2026 botkeeper.com is live, publishing, and selling under Xendoo ownership.
HelloBooks is an AI-native bookkeeping platform for both SMBs and accounting firms: a full double-entry ledger of record, 95%+ AI categorization, Plaid bank feeds, unlimited invoicing on every plan, and a CPA/CA Partner program for firms. Free to start, Pro at $19.99/month.
The real choice is architectural: HelloBooks is your ledger, while Botkeeper is an automation layer that still depends on a QuickBooks or Xero subscription underneath.
Researched & written by the HelloBooks editorial team. Checked against Botkeeper's public pricing and docs on 2026-07-22 · how we compare.
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| Feature | HelloBooks | Botkeeper |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership | Independent — active product and roadmap | Original company wound down Feb 2026; platform acquired by Xendoo and still operating (July 2026) |
| Product model | AI ledger of record you operate (SMBs + firms) | Firm-facing AI + human automation layer on QBO / Xero |
| Underlying ledger | HelloBooks is the ledger — nothing else required | Runs on top of QuickBooks Online or Xero |
| Who can sign up | Any SMB self-serve, plus a partner program for firms | Sold to accounting firms, not self-serve SMBs |
| Starting price | Free plan + Pro from $19.99/mo (USD) | Per-client license pricing; no free plan — verify current tiers on botkeeper.com |
| Free plan | Yes — free forever, 2,500 AI credits, unlimited invoices | No free plan / no free trial |
| AI automation | AI categorization (95%+), OCR, reconciliation, anomaly detection | Auto categorization, bank rec, and journal-entry automation |
| Bank feeds | 11,000+ US banks via Plaid, real-time read-only feeds | Via the underlying QuickBooks / Xero connection |
| Firm workflow | CPA/CA Partner program: multi-client dashboard, white-label, commission | Firm dashboards, client management, close tracking |
| Security | 256-bit encryption, read-only Plaid bank connections | SOC 2 Type II, bank-grade encryption |
| Continuity | Independent vendor, active roadmap | Changed hands in Feb 2026 — confirm roadmap and contract terms with Xendoo |
No. The original Botkeeper company wound down in early February 2026 after more than a decade, but Xendoo acquired the Botkeeper "Infinite" platform on 27 February 2026 and continues to run it. As of July 2026 botkeeper.com is live, with current pricing pages and blog posts published as recently as 14 July 2026. If you are evaluating or renewing, confirm roadmap, support and contract terms directly with Xendoo.
HelloBooks is a strong alternative. Its CPA/CA Partner program gives firms a multi-client dashboard, white-label options, bulk AI operations, and partner commissions — and unlike Botkeeper, HelloBooks is the ledger itself, not an automation layer that still requires QuickBooks or Xero underneath.
HelloBooks replaces them — it is a full double-entry ledger of record. Botkeeper sits on top of QuickBooks Online or Xero and automates work inside them, so you keep paying for the underlying ledger. With HelloBooks there is no separate ledger subscription to maintain.
Yes. Botkeeper is sold to accounting firms rather than to end SMBs self-serve. HelloBooks is self-serve for any small business — free to start, Pro at $19.99/month — while also offering a partner program for firms that manage many clients.
Because Botkeeper runs on QuickBooks Online or Xero, your books already live in one of those systems. HelloBooks imports your chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items, and transaction history — including a guided QuickBooks USA company-file migration — so you can consolidate onto one platform and retire the Botkeeper layer.
HelloBooks uses 256-bit encryption and read-only bank connections via Plaid, with full audit trails on every entry. Review the HelloBooks Trust Center for current security and compliance details when standardizing your firm.
HelloBooks supports CSV import for chart of accounts, customers, vendors, items, invoices, and bills. For QuickBooks, we offer a guided one-time company-file import. For other platforms, our migration team can assist with a structured cutover.
Partner program
Multi-client dashboard, white-label, and commissions for firms.
AI bookkeeping software
The AI ledger that replaces a QBO/Xero automation layer.
HelloBooks pricing
Free plan + Pro $19.99/mo, no per-client license fees.
QuickBooks migration
Guided company-file import from QuickBooks USA.
Trust Center
Security, privacy, and reliability for firm data.
Contact sales
Plan a firm-wide move from Botkeeper.