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Accupe vs Engager
Both stand on accounting practice management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Accupe combines recurring practice work, client communication, and signature workflows, with connections to two accounting platforms. Its verification scope excludes sanctions, PEP, and adverse-media screening, so firms needing those checks will need to account for that limitation.
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UK accounting and bookkeeping firms can choose Engager for its connected pipeline, onboarding, job management and client portal, with unlimited users on the listed plan. Check how the client-count pricing and optional Xero sync and SMS charges fit your needs; there is no free plan after the 28-day trial.
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| Accupe | Engager | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone, Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Solo: £20 a month | Engager practice management: £9 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | accupe.com | engager.app |
| On accounting practice management software | #5 of 29 | #9 of 29 |
Accupe: what it does well
- Companies House records are checked daily for changes.
- Client portals include documents, messages, tasks, and signature history.
- Completed signatures receive a certificate and verification page.
- Connects with Xero and Zoho Books.
- All paid tiers include a 14-day trial without upfront card details.
What to know first
- Does not run sanctions, PEP, or adverse-media screening.
- Solo limits teams to one seat and 50 clients.
- Card collection still incurs Stripe processing fees.
- Solo includes 5 GB of storage.
Engager: what it does well
- Pipeline tracks prospects from enquiry to signed client.
- Proposals can include fees and reveal when prospects open them.
- Tasks, deadlines, Kanban boards and workflows support team coordination.
- Email syncs with Microsoft 365 and Gmail.
- Client portal mobile app is available on Android and iOS.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Monthly price scales with client count.
- Two-way Xero sync costs an optional £4/month; SMS is charged separately.
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