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Desktop Accounting
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Professional bookkeeping for small businesses. One price. No subscription. Your data lives on your computer — not a server in California.

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One-time payment · Instant download · Windows 10/11 · Works 100% offline

The math is simple.

QuickBooks Online costs as much in 4 months as Foundry Books costs forever.

❌ QuickBooks Online Simple Start

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$660/year — and risingPrice increased 18% in 2024 alone
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Your data on Intuit's serversYou don't own your books
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Stop paying, lose accessYour records held hostage
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Internet requiredUseless when your WiFi is down
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$3,300 over 5 yearsAnd climbing every year

✓ Foundry Books Essentials

✓
$89. Once. Forever.Never pay again
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Your data on your computerNobody else can see or sell it
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Yours forever, no stringsStop paying — it still works
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100% offline capableFull functionality, no internet needed
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$89 over 5 yearsThat's $3,211 you keep
$3,211
Saved vs QuickBooks Online over 5 years
100%
Offline — works without internet
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Pre-built accounts ready on day one
$0
Monthly fees. Ever.
What's included

Everything you need to run your books.

Professional accounting features that rival tools costing 10x more per year.

Invoicing & Accounts Receivable

Professional invoices with your logo. Email directly to customers, track payments, send reminders, and run AR aging reports. Partial payments supported.

Vendors, Bills & AP

Full accounts payable with 1099 tracking, W-9 management, AP aging, and automatic $600 threshold alerts. Your CPA will love it at year end.

Financial Reports

Multi-step P&L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement, Trial Balance, General Ledger, AR/AP Aging, 1099 Report, Sales Tax Report — all with CSV export.

Receipt Capture

Drop receipt photos into a Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive folder. Foundry Books detects them automatically, reads the amount and vendor via OCR, and helps you match them to transactions.

✓ INCLUDED IN ALL TIERS

Mileage Log

Track business miles with automatic IRS rate calculation. The correct rate applies for each year automatically — historical entries are never changed when rates update.

Bank & Credit Card Import

Download a CSV from any bank and import in minutes. Auto-categorization rules learn from your choices. Duplicate detection prevents double entries.

Sales Tax Tracking

Configure rates by state. Tax separates automatically from revenue on every invoice — correct GL posting means Sales Tax Payable is always accurate for filing.

Estimates & Credit Memos

Send professional estimates and convert them to invoices with one click. Issue credit memos for refunds or adjustments with proper GL reversal.

30-Day Cash Flow Forecast

See your projected cash position based on outstanding invoices and unpaid bills. Know in advance if a cash crunch is coming — not after it hits.

Pricing

One price. Yours forever.

No subscriptions. No per-user fees. No annual renewals required.

Essentials
For solo operators
$89
one-time purchase
vs $660/yr QuickBooks Online
  • ✓ Invoicing, AR & estimates
  • ✓ Vendors, bills & AP
  • ✓ All financial reports
  • ✓ Receipt capture (folder sync + OCR)
  • ✓ Mileage log (auto IRS rate)
  • ✓ Bank & CC CSV import
  • ✓ Sales tax tracking
  • ✓ 1099 vendor tracking
  • ✓ 30-day cash flow forecast
  • ✓ Single user
Buy Essentials — $89

Optional: Annual Maintenance Plan $39/yr

⭐ Most Popular
Professional
For growing businesses
$200
one-time purchase
vs $1,188/yr QuickBooks Online Plus
  • ✓ Everything in Essentials
  • ✓ Analytics dashboard + KPI cards
  • ✓ Stripe payment links on invoices
  • ✓ Full Purchase Order module
  • ✓ Fixed asset register + depreciation
  • ✓ Recurring invoices
  • ✓ Budget vs Actual report
  • ✓ Project & job tracking
  • ✓ Document attachments
  • ✓ Audit log
  • ✓ 2 users (Owner + CPA)
  • ✓ 60-day cash flow forecast
Buy Professional — $200

Optional: Annual Maintenance Plan $49/yr · Upgrade from Essentials: $100

Advanced
For complex operations
$299
one-time purchase
vs $1,980/yr QuickBooks Online Advanced
  • ✓ Everything in Professional
  • ✓ Unlimited users
  • ✓ Multi-currency
  • ✓ Inventory quantity tracking
  • ✓ MACRS & double-declining depreciation
  • ✓ Section 179 / bonus depreciation
  • ✓ 180-day cash flow forecast
  • ✓ Scenario planning
  • ✓ Customizable dashboard
Buy Advanced — $299

Optional: Annual Maintenance Plan $59/yr · Upgrade from Pro: $90

All tiers include free updates for the version you purchased. The optional Maintenance Plan adds new features, updated IRS tax tables every January, and priority support — delivered as a new download to your email.

Questions? Email us →

Switching from QuickBooks?
We made it easy.

Our built-in Migration Guide walks you through exporting your data and importing it into Foundry Books in the correct order. Most users are fully migrated in under an hour.

  • 1
    Export your data from your old system — we show you exactly which screens to use
  • 2
    Import your chart of accounts, customers, and vendors via CSV
  • 3
    Enter your opening balances — the wizard validates they balance automatically
  • 4
    Start working — your history and contacts are ready
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QuickBooks DesktopExport instructions built into the migration wizard
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QuickBooks OnlineCSV export from every major section
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Wave AccountingCustomer and vendor CSV import supported
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SpreadsheetsFormat to our template and import directly
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FreshBooksClient and expense export guide included
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"I was paying $660 a year for QuickBooks Online and only using 20% of its features. Foundry Books does everything I need at a fraction of the cost — and my data stays on my computer where it belongs."
— Beta tester, small business owner, Atlanta GA

Frequently asked questions

Does Foundry Books work without internet?
Yes — 100%. Foundry Books runs entirely on your computer. You only need internet to send invoices by email, activate your license, or use Stripe payment links (Professional tier). All other features — reports, invoicing, bank import, receipt capture, everything — work completely offline.
What happens to my data if I stop using Foundry Books?
Your data is a single file on your computer (ledger.db). It's yours. You can back it up, move it, open it with any SQLite viewer, or export all data to CSV at any time. There is no account to cancel, no server to shut down, no data to lose access to.
What is the Maintenance Plan and do I need it?
The optional Maintenance Plan ($39–$59/year depending on tier) delivers updated IRS mileage rates and 1099 thresholds every January, new features released during the year, and priority email support. It's delivered as a new download to your email — you install it over your existing copy and your database is untouched. If you skip it, your software keeps working exactly as it did — you just won't get new features or rate updates.
Can my CPA access my books?
Yes. All tiers include the ability to export your data to CSV and PDF for your CPA. The Professional and Advanced tiers add a second user seat, so your CPA or bookkeeper can log in directly with View Only access. You can also share your backup file directly — your CPA can open it on their own machine.
Does receipt capture require a phone app?
No. Receipt capture works through any shared folder — Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, or a local folder. Take a photo on your phone, save it to your shared folder, and Foundry Books picks it up automatically. No app to install, no account to create, no additional cost.
Can I upgrade from Essentials to Professional later?
Yes — upgrade pricing is available. Essentials to Professional is $100 (not $200), Essentials to Advanced is $200, and Professional to Advanced is $90. Your total cost is always less than buying the higher tier directly. Your data is preserved when you upgrade.
What operating systems are supported?
Windows 10 and Windows 11 (64-bit). Mac support is on the roadmap. If you need Mac support today, contact us and we'll let you know when it's available.
Is there a free trial?
We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If Foundry Books doesn't work for your business within 30 days, email support@foundry-books.com for a full refund — no questions asked.

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