Accupe vs Karbon
Karbon is a strong, email-driven practice management platform widely adopted in North America and the UK. Its workflow templates and Triage inbox are excellent - but per-user pricing scales painfully, and AML/KYC, e-signatures, and Companies House remain bolt-ons. Accupe consolidates those into one platform at a per-firm price.
Feature comparison.
A direct, like-for-like look at what each platform ships out of the box.
| Feature | Accupe | Karbon |
|---|---|---|
| Practice management | Yes | Yes |
| AML/KYC built-in | Yes | No |
| E-signatures included | Yes | No |
| Client portal | Yes | Yes |
| AI document analysis | Yes | Limited |
| Companies House integration | Yes | No |
| MTD compliance | Yes | Limited |
| UAE compliance | Yes | No |
| Per-firm pricing (not per-user) | Yes | No |
| Starting price | £20/mo (whole firm) | ~£59/user/mo |
| Custom domain white-label | Yes | Limited |
| Smart Boards (kanban governance) | Yes | Limited |
| Time tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Xero + Zoho Books integration | Yes | Yes |
| 14-day free trial, no card | Yes | No |
Why firms switch to Accupe.
Four reasons we hear most often from firms moving off Karbon.
Per-firm pricing
A 5-person team on Karbon costs ~£295/month. The same firm on Accupe Growing is £55/month - flat.
Built-in compliance
Karbon has no native AML or sanctions screening. Accupe includes OpenSanctions, PEP, and adverse media checks.
Native e-signatures
Accupe ships e-signatures with SHA-256 hashing, OTP, and Certificate of Completion at no extra cost.
Companies House API
Accupe pulls live company data and tracks UK filing deadlines automatically. Karbon does not.
Pricing, side by side.
We charge per firm, not per user. That's where most of the savings come from.
Per-firm pricing
One flat price - add as many team members as you need.
Typical pricing
Most competitors bill per user - costs grow with your team.
Frequently asked questions.
How does Accupe pricing compare to Karbon?
Karbon is priced per user starting around £59/month. Accupe is priced per firm from £20/month (Solo) to £120/month (Large), making it dramatically cheaper for teams of 2 or more.
Does Accupe match Karbon's email triage?
Accupe centralises client communication in the encrypted Client Portal rather than email. For firms that want to move away from email overload, this is a feature, not a gap.
Can I migrate from Karbon to Accupe?
Yes. Accupe imports your clients, contacts, and tasks via CSV. Most firms migrate within a week.
Does Accupe support automation like Karbon?
Yes. Accupe supports recurring jobs, automation rules, and AI-suggested next actions on every task.
See the difference for yourself.
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