Practice management · Proposals & engagement · Payments & billing
Karbon
Practice Management Software for Accounting Firms
For Accounting firms
Straight answers
- What is Karbon?
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Karbon is practice management software for accounting and bookkeeping firms. Karbon helps accounting firms maximize productivity and scale with ease. It integrates with Xero. Pricing: US$59/month, per user, paid annually (as at September 2026).
- Who is it for?
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Karbon is for accounting and bookkeeping firms.
- What does it cost?
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Pricing: US$59 /month, per user, paid annually (as at September 2026).
- What's the catch?
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Karbon has not claimed this listing, so the description is The Firm's compilation from the vendor's own site rather than the vendor's words.
The facts
Compiled from the vendor's own site, dated- Category
- Practice management · Proposals & engagement · Payments & billing
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Price
- US$59 /month, per user, paid annually (as at September 2026)
- Works with
- Xero
- Available in
- Sold everywhere; no region stated
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, US
- Founded
- 2014
- Company size
- 51-200
- Xero App Store
- Listed
- Listing
- Compiled by The Firm from the vendor's own site
- Last checked
- 4 Sep 2026
Karbon pricing
Pricing: US$59/month, per user, paid annually (as at September 2026).Plans as published by the vendor, checked 4 Sep 2026
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team | US$59 | per month per user, paid annually | Monthly subscription only available for teams of 4+ |
| Business | US$89 | per month per user, paid annually | Monthly subscription only available for teams of 4+ |
Prices as published by the vendor. A converted figure is an approximation; the vendor bills in its own currency. See the vendor's own price page (opens in a new tab)
What it does
From the vendor's own site- Workflow Automation
- Team Collaboration
- Client Management
- Document Management
- Billing & Payments
- Time Tracking
Karbon integrations
1 integration mappedWho implements Karbon
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Karbon, answered
The questions firms search for before they trial it- What is Karbon?
- Karbon is practice management software for accounting and bookkeeping firms. Karbon helps accounting firms maximize productivity and scale with ease. It integrates with Xero. Pricing: US$59/month, per user, paid annually (as at September 2026).
- Does Karbon integrate with Xero?
- Yes. Karbon lists Xero as an integration. The Firm's directory can be filtered by Xero to see the other tools that plug into the same stack.
- What does Karbon cost?
- Karbon publishes 2 plans (checked 3 September 2026). Team: US$59 per month per user, paid annually; Business: US$89 per month per user, paid annually. Prices are as published by the vendor; current plans and limits are on the vendor's pricing page.
- Who is Karbon for?
- Karbon is practice management software for accounting and bookkeeping firms.
- Is Karbon on the Xero App Store?
- Yes. Karbon has a listing on the Xero App Store, which is one of the sources this fact sheet was compiled from. Xero is among the integrations Karbon lists.
- Are there reviews of Karbon?
- Karbon's Xero App Store listing carries reviews from Xero users. Reviews on The Firm are written by account holders under their own name and firm and checked before publication, and a rating publishes once five firms have reviewed a tool. The listing itself is a fact sheet, not a verdict.
- Who makes Karbon?
- Karbon is made by a company based in San Francisco, US, founded in 2014, with 51-200 staff, as stated on the vendor's own site (checked 3 September 2026).
- Who maintains this Karbon listing?
- The Firm compiled this listing from the vendor's own website and app-store listing (checked 3 September 2026); Karbon has not yet claimed it. Claiming is free and lets the vendor correct any detail here.
- Has The Firm written about Karbon?
- Yes. Karbon is named in 5 published pieces on The Firm, linked under Coverage on this page. Coverage is editorial and separate from this listing.
- How does a firm choose between practice management tools?
- The Firm's guide to choosing practice management software, on the Practice management category page, sets out what a practice uses this kind of tool for, what to look for and what to avoid. The directory lists every practice management tool; listing is not a ranking.
- What are the contract and cancellation terms? Vendor
- Karbon offers monthly and annual subscription options. Monthly subscriptions are available only for teams of four or more. Users can change their billing cycle after signing up.
- What support options are available? Vendor
- Karbon provides email support and offers live training sessions for onboarding. A dedicated customer success manager is available as a paid add-on.
- Where is the data hosted? Vendor
- Karbon uses cloud computing products and services to operate and deliver its web application, ensuring appropriate safeguards are in place to protect the IT operation environment.
- What security certifications does Karbon have? Vendor
- Karbon is SOC 2 Type II certified and compliant with GDPR. It also implements AES-256 bit encryption for data at rest.
- What are the alternatives to Karbon?
- Other practice management tools in The Firm's directory include Xero Practice Manager, XBert, AccountKit and Vinyl. Listing is not a ranking: each profile states what the tool does, what it integrates with and how it charges, and up to four can be compared side by side.
Answers are ours, grounded in this listing's facts; answers marked "vendor" are as published on Karbon's own site, checked 4 Sep 2026. Tell us an answer is wrong
What changed on this listing
Every edit, dated, with who made it- Sept 2026 faq updated. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 plans published. Checked by The Firm
Our coverage of Karbon
From The Firm-
Karbon MCP and AI: five jobs I used to do by hand in Karbon
A Newcastle firm owner shows five Karbon jobs AI can take on. Two need only a spreadsheet export. With an MCP connector built from Karbon's published spec, Claude reassigned a staff member's work and turned one client email into nine work items. Karbon has announced its own MCP server, so check its status before building your own.
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Firm owners are vibe coding their own integration to Karbon. No developers required.
Firm owners are taking control by creating their own tools to integrate with Karbon, eliminating the need for developers or custom software budgets. This trend highlights the ability to automate workflows and enhance reporting, allowing firms to address specific needs effectively.
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MCP for accountants, explained (without the jargon)
MCP is the plug standard that lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT talk directly to the software your firm already runs, which is why Xero, Ignition and half your app stack suddenly mention it. Here's what it actually does, what's verified versus vapour, and the questions to ask any vendor before you connect it to client data.
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The future of accounting in 2027: what the data says
A data-led look at the future of accounting in 2027, built from surveys, regulators and The Firm's own reporting rather than prediction. AI use is near universal but planning is not, the talent pipeline is thin and ageing, growth is moving to the mid-tier and acquirers, compliance is getting more frequent, and the work is heading for a repricing.
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How to set up Claude Cowork in your accounting firm: the practical guide
A practical, step-by-step walkthrough for accounting and bookkeeping firm owners setting up Claude Cowork: from choosing the right plan and settling your client-data policy to connecting the first folders and connectors. Includes the first five jobs to hand it, what to skip until later, and a pilot-to-rollout plan for the team.
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