AI bookkeeping, invoicing, expense tracking, and payroll tools.
6 tools reviewed

Automated sales tax compliance
TaxJar automates sales tax calculation, collection, and filing for e-commerce businesses in the US. It integrates with Shopify, WooCommerce, Amazon, and more. Saves SMBs from costly sales tax compliance errors.

Bookkeeping done for you by real humans + AI
Bench pairs AI-powered bookkeeping software with a dedicated human bookkeeper. Businesses get monthly financial statements without doing any bookkeeping themselves. More expensive but completely hands-off.

Capture and process receipts automatically
Dext (formerly Receipt Bank) extracts data from receipts and invoices automatically using AI, then pushes it to QuickBooks, Xero, or Sage. It eliminates manual data entry for expense management. Popular with accountants and their clients.

Trusted accounting for small businesses
Sage Accounting is a well-established SMB accounting tool with strong VAT and tax compliance features, especially for UK businesses. AutoEntry (now Sage) captures receipts automatically. Long-trusted brand in accountancy circles.

Simple cloud accounting for small businesses
Kashoo is a straightforward accounting app with AI-powered transaction categorisation that learns from your habits. It's particularly valued for its simplicity and fast bank reconciliation. A solid QuickBooks alternative for very small teams.

Bookkeeping for startups and growing companies
Pilot provides outsourced bookkeeping, CFO services, and tax prep powered by AI software with human expert review. Targeted at funded startups and fast-growing SMBs. Pricing is high but includes expert oversight.