KiwiBooks is an AI-powered bookkeeping platform designed for sole proprietors, landlords, small businesses, and farmers. It helps you manage invoicing, expenses, receipts, mileage, and cash flow, all in one place, while keeping you tax-ready year-round.

How much does it cost?

KiwiBooks is just $15/month after a free 14-day trial. No credit card required to start. Accountants and bookkeepers get free unlimited access to all their clients' books through our Partner Program.

Is my financial data secure?

Absolutely. We use bank-level 256-bit encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and never sell your data. Your financial information is protected with the same security standards used by major financial institutions.

Can I connect my bank accounts?

Yes! KiwiBooks connects securely to over 10,000 financial institutions. Transactions are automatically imported and categorized using our AI, saving you hours of manual data entry.

What tax forms does KiwiBooks support?

KiwiBooks generates reports aligned with Form 1040, Form 1065, Schedule C (self-employment), Schedule E (rental properties), and Schedule F (farming). Everything is organized for easy tax filing.

Can my accountant access my books?

Yes, for free! You can invite your accountant, bookkeeper, or tax advisor to view and collaborate on your books in real-time. There's no extra charge for accountant access.

Comparison Guide

KiwiBooks vs Sage

Legacy enterprise accounting, built for finance teams, not self-employed people.

The KiwiBooks Advantage

KiwiBooks wins on price, simplicity, and sole-proprietor focus, every time.

The Landscape

Sage is a legacy accounting platform serving mid-market and enterprise businesses. Sage Accounting starts at $20/month but is designed for businesses with finance staff. Sage 50 is desktop-first and priced at $60–170/month.

Who This Affects

None of the typical sole proprietor personas, therapists, landscapers, cleaning service owners, freelancers, consultants, or realtors, should be using Sage. The tool requires accounting expertise, has no AI bookkeeping agent, and offers no Schedule C support.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature	KiwiBooks	Sage
Monthly Price	$15 flat	$20–62+ (Accounting) / $60–170+ (Sage 50)
AI Capabilities	Full agentic AI with natural language chat	Sage Copilot (limited automation)
Tax-Ready (US Schedule C)	Built-in IRS Schedule C/E/F mapping	No, generic chart of accounts
Target User	Sole proprietors, no accounting knowledge needed	SMBs with finance staff
Setup Complexity	Zero setup, AI guides onboarding via chat	High, requires accounting expertise
Mobile App	Full iOS/Android + web	Limited mobile functionality
Mileage Tracking	Built-in IRS-rate tracking	Not included
CPA Access	Free, invite your CPA anytime	Not included at base price
Invoicing	Full invoicing with payment tracking	Available (Sage 50)
Integrations	Plaid, Stripe (focused integrations)	Extensive third-party ecosystem
Free Trial	14-day trial	30-day trial