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BrightManager vs FYI
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.
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Choose BrightManager if your accounting practice needs deadline-driven workflows, client onboarding and a branded portal alongside time and profitability reporting. The main reasons to look elsewhere are the paid-only model and plan-specific user and contract limits.
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FYI brings document management, practice workflows, and client tools together across its plans. The five-user minimum and per-user prices make plan costs important to check before choosing.
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| BrightManager | FYI | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Intermediate: A$30 per user a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | brightsg.com | fyi.app |
| On accounting practice management software | #11 of 29 | #7 of 29 |
BrightManager: what it does well
- Creates tasks and subtasks from compliance deadlines.
- Client portal supports e-signatures and form submissions.
- Tracks chargeable and non-chargeable time.
- Reports on client profitability and aged work in progress.
- Integrates with accounting, filing and Bright products.
What to know first
- No free plan is offered.
- Essential is limited to 2–12 users per user licence.
- Premium and Advanced are single-user plans with fixed contract terms.
FYI: what it does well
- Dedicated client workspaces and automatic email filing
- Integrates with Microsoft apps and practice systems
- 30-day trial includes all features and team participation
- All plans include premium customer support
- Offers time tracking and staff capacity planning
What to know first
- No free plan is listed
- At least five users are required
- Prices exclude GST
- Microsoft 365 MFA is the only supported MFA
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