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Double vs Mayday
Both stand on financial close 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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Double brings close management, AI-assisted accounting features, and client communication together for finance teams. Its paid model requires accounting firms to have at least one billed connected client.
Visit Double Free plan ExtensionWeb
Choose Mayday if your finance team needs a structured month-end close across entities and works with one of its supported accounting platforms. QuickBooks Online users should review feature restrictions, and buyers should compare the annual starting price with the listed individual plan prices.
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| Double | Mayday | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Tax Suite: $200 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 6 | 13 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | doublehq.com | getmayday.com |
| On financial close software | #4 of 29 | #1 of 29 |
Double: what it does well
- Combines close tasks, communication, and progress in one view
- AI features support transaction handling and journal entries
- Connects with QuickBooks Online, Xero, Sage, and NetSuite
- Offers audit trails, approvals, and multi-entity close
What to know first
- No free plan
- Accounting firm subscriptions require at least one connected client
- Connected clients are billed monthly
Mayday: what it does well
- Finds missing or incorrect entries and prepares adjustments for approval.
- Approved journals can be posted to Xero or QuickBooks.
- Supports multi-entity close, approval workflows and audit trails.
- Free Basic plan includes unlimited users and live chat.
- 30-day trial requires no payment card details.
What to know first
- QuickBooks Online users cannot access BRAG or Mayday HQ.
- Some Balancer, Recharger, Deferred Revenue and Prepayments functions have QuickBooks Online limitations.
- The listed paid pricing note starts at £12.50/mo billed annually.
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