Express Accounts vs KashFlow
Express Accounts
nchsoftware.com
KashFlow
kashflow.comSide by side
| Figure | Express Accounts | KashFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $49.14/mo | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 10 |
| Spec score · Salon Accounting Software | 9.1 (#5) | 8.9 (#9) |
| Invoicing | Creates quotes, sales orders, invoices, recurring invoices and customer statements. | Users can customise, edit, email or print invoices and configure recurring invoices and reminders. |
| License | The EULA reserves copyright to NCH and other listed owners, making the software proprietary rather than open source. | The maker's pages reviewed do not state an open-source licence for KashFlow; the about page separately notes that its QR-code generator uses the MIT licence. |
| Purpose | Express Accounts tracks business cash flow, including sales, receipts, payments and purchases. | KashFlow is cloud-based accounting software for small businesses. |
| Rating on G2 | 4.0 out of 5 from 1 review | 3.8 out of 5 from 21 reviews |
| Rating on Trustpilot | 4.3 out of 5 from 1,597 reviews for NCH Software overall | 1.5 out of 5 from 167 reviews |
| Security | The desktop version does not require a password, while Web Access requires a username and password. | The maker's security page says it encrypts data in transit and describes a 1024-bit RSA key; it does not state a named compliance certification on the page reviewed. |
| Support | NCH publishes tutorials, how-to articles, a forum, bug reporting, feature suggestions and technical-contact links. | The support page describes a dedicated UK customer support team, a knowledge base, videos, webinars and training events. |
| What it does | Desktop accounting software for small businesses that records sales, receipts, payments, purchases and cash flow. | KashFlow is cloud accounting software aimed at small businesses, with bookkeeping, invoicing and related financial management features. |
Plans
Express Accounts
- Free (non-commercial use)Free
- Free versionFree
- Free version for small businessesFree
- Express Accounts Plus Quarterly Plan$49.14 a month
- Express Accounts Basic$159, paid once
- Express Accounts Plus$249, paid once
KashFlow
- Starter£13.50 a month
- Business£27.50 a month
- Starter (monthly)£13.50 a month
- Business (monthly)£27.50 a month
- Starter (annual)£97 a year
- Starter (annual)$97 a year
- Business (annual)$178 a year
- Business (annual)£178 a year
- Business (monthly)Price not published
- Starter (monthly)Price not published
In their own words
Express Accounts
Express Accounts is accounting software for tracking business cash flow across sales, receipts, payments and purchases. It creates quotes, sales orders and invoices, including recurring orders and invoices, and handles accounts payable with purchase orders and checks. More than 20 financial reports are available, including income statements, balance sheets and cash flow statements; sales tax tools are included. One installation can manage multiple businesses and currencies. The software imports transactions and business records from CSV files and can reconcile OFX bank statements. It integrates with Inventoria for inventory data, though both programs must be installed on the same machine for synchronization; Express Invoice can also connect when recording customer payments. Downloadable desktop use supports offline accounting. Express Accounts runs on Windows, macOS and the web, with a free non-commercial plan and a separate free version for businesses with fewer than five employees. The desktop version does not require a password; Web Access does.
KashFlow
KashFlow is cloud accounting software for small businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll. It handles purchases and expenses, mileage tracking, VAT returns, quotes and estimates. Users can customise invoices, send or print them, schedule recurring invoices and reminders, and turn quotes into invoices. Bank feeds bring transactions from multiple accounts into the service for reconciliation and cash-flow visibility. KashFlow says users can connect with HMRC to submit VAT returns online. The product lists web, Android and iOS access, a mobile app, and an accounting API for integrations and automation. Pricing lists Zapier and IRIS Pay among plan features. Starter is £13.50 per month and is limited to 10 invoices, 25 bank transactions, one user and five payroll employees. Business is £27.50 per month, with unlimited invoices and bank transactions and five payroll employees. There is no free plan, but a 14-day trial is available.