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Botkeeper: Automated Bookkeeping for Accounting Firms

Botkeeper helps accounting firms manage client books by automating repetitive data entry. It is designed for firms looking to increase capacity and support a shift toward advisory services.

Pricing

Pricing is based on entity licenses starting at $149/month per license for 1-4 licenses. Costs decrease as more licenses are added, and annual billing saves 10%.

At a glance

Best for
Accounting firms, Bookkeeping practices, CAS (Client Accounting Services) providers
Key use cases
Transaction Categorization, Month-End Review, Client Data Management, Bank Reconciliation
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How AI is used

Botkeeper is an automated bookkeeping platform built for accounting professionals. It uses machine learning to handle transaction categorization, bank reconciliation, and journal entries, which may reduce manual data entry for firm staff.

The tool is designed for accounting firms of various sizes. By automating high-confidence entries and flagging exceptions for human review, the platform is intended to help firms manage more clients.

Beyond automation, the software includes operational tools for document management, client communication, and firm-wide performance tracking. It is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and uses bank-grade encryption to protect financial data.

Buyers should confirm how the entity-based licensing model fits their client volume and whether the available support tiers align with their onboarding needs.

Key Features

  • AI-Powered Categorization

    Uses machine learning to categorize transactions and post high-confidence entries to the general ledger.

  • Bot Review

    Scans the general ledger to detect 13 different types of exceptions and variances for human review.

  • Activity Hub

    A centralized communication space for managing interactions and feedback between the firm and its clients.

  • Smart Connect

    Links financial data from client institutions directly to the platform.

  • Firm Insights Dashboard

    Provides a view of bookkeeping operations, platform utilization, and automation performance in real time.

  • Auto Bank Rec

    Supports the review of variances between extracted statement details and general ledger activity.

  • Password Manager

    Stores credentials for client accounts and third-party services.

Use Cases

  • Transaction Categorization

    Automating the coding of daily transactions to reduce manual data entry.

  • Month-End Review

    Using automated anomaly detection to identify errors or missing entries during the closing process.

  • Client Data Management

    Centralizing client documents and credentials within a secure, standardized folder structure.

  • Bank Reconciliation

    Comparing statement details against the general ledger to identify and resolve discrepancies.

FAQ

What is an entity license in Botkeeper?

An entity license allows an accounting firm to onboard and manage a specific number of client entities on the platform.

Does Botkeeper offer a free trial?

No, Botkeeper does not offer a free trial, but it provides month-to-month billing options.

How does the AI handle accuracy in bookkeeping?

The AI posts directly to the general ledger when confidence is high (reported at 97% accuracy), while lower-confidence entries are flagged for human review.

Is Botkeeper secure for financial data?

Yes, it is SOC 2 Type 2 compliant and utilizes bank-grade encryption.

Source category: Finance & Accounting

Source subcategory: Accounting Software

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