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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated August 26th, 2026 # Reviews of Canopy Ease of use 4.5 Customer Service 4.5 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews NB Neal B Office ManagerAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Our clients like it because they can more readily communicate with the tax preparers, unload documents, review the tax return before it is ready to be signed, pay the invoice for the prep and sign the document all in one place. “ August 17, 2026 LV Larissa V Office managerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “That certain features aren't included like an appointment scheduler, or the ability to schedule Emails.“ December 16, 2025 AC Amanda C Tecnical Services AdministratorAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “It made accessing all client info faster, saves us time with files, helped us standardize processes, cut out busy work and simplified so many of our processes and provides better tracking for all workflows.“ December 12, 2025 VH Veronique H AssistantAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “I also don't like the fact that I cannot bulk assign tasks within the task area, only within the client list.“ December 17, 2025 AL Alina L OwnerAccounting, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It brings together client management, workflow tracking, document storage, and tax resolution tools into one centralized system, which significantly improves organization and efficiency.“ December 12, 2025 CB Cortland B Firm OwnerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months. “That pricing approach feels archaic and outdated.“ December 12, 2025 AS Andrew S PartnerAccounting, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “The value you get for having most of the tech deck all in one spot cannot be beat! Plus it is pretty intuitive and has responsive CSR's. If you're not able to figure it out on your own, it also has a vibrant community where you are able to collaborate with others to find solutions and develop best practices.“ December 12, 2025 AP Alicia P COOFinancial Services, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Tried to get assistance requesting a phone call, however no one called me. “ December 18, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 286 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Karen C. CPA / Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Game changer" December 29, 2021 5.0 Pros We luckily chose Canopy as our client portal system pre-pandemic. When the shut down occurred, we were ready to continue servicing our clients during this very termultuous time. AS we move forward from the pandemic, our clients have found they like having a single source to share documents virtually. We as a firm continue to develop our skills in Canopy and now use it for engagement letters, tax documents and any communications with our clients Cons Wish there could be better isolation of reminder emails or emails when a client performs as action. Alternatives considered [Jetpack Workflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/135007/Jetpack-Workflow/)[Ignition](https://www.capterra.com/p/140861/Practice-Ignition/) Reason for choosing Canopy Pricing, ease of use and setup Review Source BS Brent S. President Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Change is always hard, but it will be worth it!" December 12, 2025 5.0 Overall, my staff really enjoys the software and the ease of use once the implementation was done. Change is always hard, but it's nice to be able to look back and say that it was worth it. Pros We shopped for a long time for a program that was capable of replacing multiple other applications in our tech stack....and didn't find anything that we liked more than Canopy. We now have our client portals, communications, billing, task management and more in one platform that is easily accessible online or from the mobile app. Cons Some of the setup was challenging and takes some time. I wish that there were better integrations directly with Thomson Reuters to move tax returns easily into the system. Alternatives considered [TaxDome](https://www.capterra.com/p/186749/TaxDome/) Reason for choosing Canopy Employees all weighed in and liked Canopy's user interface. Switched from [GoFileRoom](https://www.capterra.com/p/234657/GoFileRoom/)[CS Professional Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/89836/CS-Professional-Suite/) reduce tech stack, get client portal, go cloud-based Review Source DC David C. Managing Member Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Just OK...needs improvement" December 22, 2025 3.0 Ok. Customer support and consulting have been just ok. I have asked multiple times for a strategic quarterback to help design and build a system that lines up with our business model. Pros Portal, task visibility, modern look and feel, task automation, folder structure, clean look and feel, Cons Flexibility, Best/Leading practices, Invoicing/Billing, assigning tasks, training, Executive Dashboard, calendar functionality, Hierarchy between Engagement and Task and sub tasks, Alternatives considered [Financial Cents](https://www.capterra.com/p/186837/Financial-Cents/)[CCH ProSystem fx](https://www.capterra.com/p/176070/CCH-ProSystem-fx/)[TaxDome](https://www.capterra.com/p/186749/TaxDome/) Reason for choosing Canopy Strategic direction ...We have asked on multiple occasion to meet with the development team to see a roadmap of the future and express our concerns about current issues. Switched from [OfficeTools](https://www.capterra.com/p/165549/OfficeTools/) Needed a more sophisticated workflow, reporting and portal. Review Source CE Christina E. Partner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "3 months in" December 22, 2025 4.0 I think they listen and try to incorporate changes that the accounting firms need. Software was not really built for public accounting. Pros The assistance we received from the onset was excellent. Staff was attentive and got us the answers we needed. Cons Reporting has a lot to be desired. There need to be more canned/stock reports. The insights function with answers/liveboards are to complicated. Time needs to be more in line with a typical timesheet, totals for days without having to run filters. Alternatives considered [Karbon](https://www.capterra.com/p/156181/Karbon/)[Firm360](https://www.capterra.com/p/197013/Firm360/) Reason for choosing Canopy There were differences in each, but Canopy seemed to provide more of what we needed within one program. Switched from [IRIS Practice Engine](https://www.capterra.com/p/236395/IRIS-Practice-Engine/)[Adobe Acrobat](https://www.capterra.com/p/251329/Adobe-Acrobat-DC/) Consolidate software into one and have additional features. And Practice Engine was our billing and project management. Review Source AP Alicia P. COO Financial Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy - Still have a lot to learn...." December 18, 2025 4.0 Overall CANOPY is good. Still have to learn more about automations and the Ai integration. Want to ensure that everything this tax season is set it and forget it for the most part. Pros Everything in one place--CRM, email capability, secure client portal; understand that we will have the capability to also text our clients. Need to find out more about this capability. Cons ensuring I am leveraging all of it's capabilities to my benefit. Have to figure a lot out on my own. Tried to get assistance requesting a phone call, however no one called me. Will try to sort things out via tutorials. Switched from [Redtail CRM](https://www.capterra.com/p/121349/RedTail-CRM/) Looking for functionality that included integration of email Review Source MA Max A. CPA Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "All-in-One CPA Firm Solution" December 22, 2025 5.0 Overall, Canopy's platform has reduced the time spent on day-to-day admin tasks drastically. It has made our client's file and communication experience with us easy and painless. And it looks to be built for future advancements. We've been very satisfied after 1+ years of fully using the platform. Pros Canopy is an all-in-one solution for our client information, files, portal, and time & billing. File and task sharing with our clients in real time is amazing. Cons There are some features that have been requested and noted by Canopy but have yet to make their product update roadmap. Alternatives considered [CS Professional Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/89836/CS-Professional-Suite/) Reason for choosing Canopy Canopy seemed the most modern and developed of the alternatives we looked at. Switched from [Revver](https://www.capterra.com/p/123400/revver/) The solutions we were using weren't cutting it anymore. Review Source ML Melissa L. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It really is that good" December 16, 2025 5.0 Don't know how we survived without it! We are very happy with the product and delighted to have such dedicated support. Pros We LOVE that Canopy brings all the information and documentation needed to one place. This save a great deal of time. Managing work flow has never been easier with Canopy's intuitive tools. Cons Honestly, they continue to make improvements based on user feedback. Our dislikes keep getting fixed! I would really like to have a working calendar tie into the mix. So we could see and or reschedule client appointments without having to use a stand alone calendar. Alternatives considered [monday.com AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Reason for choosing Canopy It had everything we needed in one place. Implementation and set up was super easy. Switched from [UltraTax CS](https://www.capterra.com/p/79430/eDiscovery-Point/) Old system was VERY outdated. We were looking for an all in one solution that was truly web based - not hosted. Review Source AL Alina L. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Recommend canopy" December 12, 2025 4.0 Pros Canopy is a powerful and well-structured practice management platform designed specifically for accounting, tax, and bookkeeping professionals. It brings together client management, workflow tracking, document storage, and tax resolution tools into one centralized system, which significantly improves organization and efficiency. Cons Canopy also stands out for its tax resolution capabilities, including IRS transcript access and resolution case management, which are extremely valuable for firms dealing with compliance and tax issues. The interface is clean and user-friendly, and onboarding is relatively smooth even for teams transitioning from other systems. Switched from [Small Office Tools - Time Sheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/161361/Small-Office-Tools-Time-Sheet/) Didn’t like old software didn’t have a lot of features Review Source DB Detra B. Business Administrator Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Exceptional and More" December 12, 2025 4.0 Stellar is the way I would describe my experience with Canopy. Despite the challenges, the benefits far exceed everything else. Instead of using five different systems to communicate with clients, Canopy has placed them all in one place. I believe our clients with enjoy Canopy as well. Pros I like the ease of communicating with clients and having a one-stop shop for interactions with our clients. The ability to invoice and receive payments of all kinds in one system is helpful. Sharing files and receiving signatures has been beneficial for our firm. Cons The ease of communicating with spouses has been a learning curve. In addition, we have had challenges with preferred names as we are a personable firm. Switched from [Docusign](https://www.capterra.com/p/121506/Docusign/)[Practice](https://www.capterra.com/p/276189/Practice/) Canopy enabled us to consolidate all of these through their one system. It has made work much more efficient. Review Source Dustin J. District Manager Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Customer Service is Terribly - This Company is too new to meet deadlines" January 2, 2020 3.0 Purchased a license in order to use their Tax Prep software (NOT the tax management software - ability to track clients and manage the funnel of taxes). Was told everything would be ready in time, and I ensured they knew I was only buying now because the Tax Prep software was going to finally be ready. (They told me 4 different dates for when this would be ready as I've been working with their sales for 2 years, waiting for them to get things together). Jumped in and decided to make them our company for our tax prep business, and everything went wrong. Salesperson we worked with had quit, implementation team was slow, and then I got off the phone with a support person who casually mentioned that the tax software was tossed out for this year. We had no clue, completely SOL as we have 4 weeks until tax season started and had to rush to find another company. All done without an apology, just "oh that's funny, I thought everyone knew that we couldn't get the software ready", even though we were assured that it would be - for a quick sale I imagine. Lots of back and forth with different support team members. We had been paying for two months and getting everything switched to their platform - which took an enormous amount of time and effort from our people, just to be told they won't have it ready for us and we will not receive a refund. I told the support manager before about this review being posted and was told I "might get a call back" for help. Pros The software is cloud based and therefore easy to access. Cons The company consistantly made promises that they were unable to uphold. Pushbacks on product releases that we desperately needed, and no refund for their mistakes. Not the company you want to go with when you need something dependable. They're a tax company which makes it even more absurd that they mess around with deadlines. Alternatives considered [Intuit ProConnect Tax](https://www.capterra.com/p/249727/ProConnect-Tax/) Reason for choosing Canopy We thought they would be able to deliver everything to us at a decent price. Switched from [Drake Tax](https://www.capterra.com/p/176133/Drake-Tax/) We counted on Canopy and they totally blew it. Review Source SK Scott K. Owner/CPA Accounting Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "Thomson Reuters File cab vs Tax Canopy" June 27, 2022 4.0 Within two weeks of starting my 30 day free trial, I had it set up (so I could evaluate the details and functionality) and decided to switch from Thomson Reuters File Cab. Another local CPA had also finished his vetting process so Tax Canopy already came highly recommended. Pros Free support - chat in or ph call. Templates for global folder creation. Once this is figured out, you can populate new client files with all the needed folders in less than 30 seconds. Using "Tags" to identify clients to send email blasts inside Canopy - brilliant! Unlimited file storage. Thomson Reuters charges me which is odd in this day and age with super affordable data storage. Annotations to files (i.e. PDFs) without paying for an ADobe license. Client portals. I've used other portal software, including the Thompson Reuters VO portal, but Canopy has this down to simple science. The Desktop Assistant allows you to edit live Word and Excel files. Cons File migration from File Cab. I wrote a how-to process sheet for my firm so this is doable just time-consuming. Don't let that deter you as it is part of the pain to switch from one software to another. We also are ditching Thomson Reuters Practice CS (i.e. their time and billing software) for the one inside Canopy. The invoicing and reporting are much weaker in Canopy compared to Practice CS so this is a problem but wasn't a deal-breaker. Canopy has assured me that better reports are forthcoming and I trust Canopy. Switched from [CS Professional Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/89836/CS-Professional-Suite/) Mostly lower cost but the better features of Tax Canopy was cinched the deal. Review Source EJ Emma J. Administrative Specialist Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Value, Easy to Use, Great Platform! " December 12, 2025 5.0 10/10 experience with Canopy! The positives far outweigh the negatives, and you get a lot of value for the price you pay. Pros You get the best bang for your buck with Canopy. It has a wide variety of features, while being very user friendly. They are always coming out with new features as well and trying to be an all inclusive platform. The support team has always been helpful and responsive as well. Cons The Beta Features can be confusing sometimes. I feel like they should not be launched until all of the "kinks" are worked out, as some features don't work properly and it leads to confusion. Switched from [CCH ProSystem fx](https://www.capterra.com/p/176070/CCH-ProSystem-fx/) Less expensive and more functions available. Review Source KB Kalvin B. Tax Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Kalvin's Canopy Review" December 12, 2025 5.0 Canopy has been a huge help to our firm for so many different reasons. We can just about complete our entire tax workflow and process through Canopy. The constant improvements and new features also indicate a high level of commitment to helping users of all levels. Pros The accessibility to incorporate multiple email accounts for your own profile as well as the incorporation of the google calendar. Also, integrating different AI features to help ease the overall experience. Cons The inability to communicate with other methods than email can often be a hindrance. Being able to text or communicate through a messaging system using a client's cell phone number would be very beneficial. Review Source KD KayLynn D. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy has it all!" December 17, 2025 4.0 Overall it has been good. Easy to use, etc. Clients love the app. Everything is all in one place. Easy to use on the go as well. Pros That is covers all the areas a CPA firm needs. I don't have to go get several different softwares and services to be able to run my business. Cons Key features usually roll out after tax season has started for the year. So that makes me feel like I'm always behind on the features that have come out. Review Source RN Robert N. Partner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Growing Firm Loves Canopy" December 26, 2025 5.0 Pros Clients love it, the UI is great and it's super user friendly! We do almost every important function of the business inside of Canopy and it has become a great resource for us! Cons I do wish Canopy had the option to assign client numbers to clients. I also wish that the engagement credits had more price drops for firms with a larger number of clients. Review Source SE Sarah E. Executive Assistant Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canopy is a must-have!" December 12, 2025 5.0 Pros Canopy Tax has been an excellent system to work with. The platform is intuitive, well-organized, and makes managing tax work far more efficient than traditional methods. I especially appreciate how clearly information is laid out, which reduces errors and saves time during preparation and review. The workflow tools help keep everything on track, collaboration is seamless, and the system feels thoughtfully designed for real-world tax professionals. Overall, Canopy improves productivity, organization, and confidence throughout the tax process. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable and user-friendly tax system. Cons The initial learning curve was a bit difficult, but once I got used to it it's literally the best thing ever. Review Source DP Debbie P. Associate Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love Canopy!!" December 12, 2025 5.0 I have used it for 4 years and they keep adding functions to make our workflow easier!! Customer support has been on target every time as well!! Pros Customer support is awesome!! Canopy is easy to use for both our clients and the firm. Every new function they add has been wonderful! Cons The box size when you add a file to give your clients access to that document, and it pops up for each item. Needs to be smaller. Review Source AS Andrew S. Partner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great for growing firms" December 12, 2025 5.0 Overall, would highly recommend Canopy to other small cpa firm owners. The value you get for having most of the tech deck all in one spot cannot be beat! Plus it is pretty intuitive and has responsive CSR's. If you're not able to figure it out on your own, it also has a vibrant community where you are able to collaborate with others to find solutions and develop best practices. Pros The user-friendly interface makes Canopy a no brainer. I have worked at a large firm and clients much prefer using this for file sharing, making payments and having everything through one app. Cons As the company is still growing, there are still a lot of features being rolled out. I look forward to see them continue to roll out new items. I am looking forward to CRM API linking with CCH Axcess and their tax software so changes made in Canopy can be sent directly to Axcess vs. updating manually. Review Source CN Carrie N. Tax Administrative manager Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Love Canopy and its a must have for a Tax Firm!" January 6, 2026 5.0 So great! Improved our Firm from the Get Go! I loved that I can see my teams outstanding and completed work in my dashboard. Pros Client/Firm Management System all in one! Love that we can do billing, client support, and workflows! Cons If/Then statements would be bice to have in Workflows and mass updating a workflow type when making a change. Review Source TW Tammy W. Senior Tax Advisor Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Best investment for our firm to date." December 12, 2025 5.0 We have loved every part of Canopy. Clients love the portal. It is saving us both time and our clients money. One client recently learned that they did not have to go somewhere to get docs scanned in that they could do it directly from the app on their phone saving both time and money. Pros Ease of pulling transcripts and keeping client documents organized. Managing tasks and keeping employee time to ensure accurate billing has been a huge help in our firm. Cons Onboarding was more difficult than expected due to an issue with a previous trial many years ago. Once we were able to fix that and get through it, it has been great. Review Source AK Abby K. Accounting Manager Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Simplifies Workflow, but Some Features Need Polish" July 8, 2025 4.0 Pros What I liked most about Canopy is how much time it saves managing client documents and deadlines. The task tracking and built-in client portal make collaboration easier and reduce back and forth emails. It's especially helpful during tax season when things get chaotic. Cons Some of the reporting features feel underdeveloped. I sometimes struggle to get the exact data I need without exporting it to Excel. Also, mobile access could be smoother it's functional, but not great on the go. Review Source PM Paul M. Tax Accountant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "2024 Review of Canopy" March 10, 2025 5.0 Overall, my experience with Canopy was positive. It helped us achieve our goals. Pros Canopy allowed my business to efficiently organize hundreds of clients. It helped our team work together on numerous complicated projects over the multiple years that we used Canopy. I also liked that I could use all of the training that was available. Cons There was a lot to learn to use how to use Canopy effectively. The financial cost to use Canopy was significant. Review Source DH Daniel H. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A good, but expensive product" March 3, 2025 4.0 Overall it was a good product that served my primary use requirements. However, it wasn't a perfect solution for the needs of my firm and was relatively expensive. Pros Document management and signature requests. Cons The client request process could've been improved. The software was also relatively expensive for add-on features. Review Source ML Megan L. Assistant Principal Education Management Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Easy-to-Navigate, Time-saving program" March 19, 2025 5.0 I use Canopy for our team's annual audit. It is very helpful to have all of the tasks and information in one, easy-to-navigate platform. Pros Canopy is easy to navigate, simplifies my tasks, and helps me manage information with team members efficiently. Cons I cannot think of any cons to Canopy. It has been a great addition. Review Source KG Kyle G. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Local Tax CPA Firm" December 9, 2022 5.0 Overall, we are very happy with Canopy. It has allowed our firm to operate more efficiently, allowing for a number of manual processes to be automated, giving us more visibility over workflow, and the list of positives goes on and on. The software is not perfect, but they do a great job of listening to feedback. They are continuously making improvements. Pros The software is easy to use for us internally as well as for our clients. Our firm has drastically benefited from the workflow, file management and client management features. We look forward to moving over our time and billing to have everything under one login. Cons We would love to see a more robust Home-Admin page, bulk e-sign requests from templated letters (engagement letters), roles by contact to integrate with tasks to populate assignees (e.g., Partner, Bookkeeper, Preparer, Reviewer, etc.), limit parent task completion to select users (to avoid false completed tasks), share documents with non-portal users, send invoices to non-portal users, parent-sub invoicing, time & billing improvements, allow for folder templates to be applied when tasks are applied, allow for doubling clicking on a file to default to "Edit File" instead of preview mode, allow to search spouses on mobile, allow for additional formatting in Notes section. Reason for choosing Canopy Easy of use, multiple product offerings under one login, mobile, Sales Rep was great, Feel Trail was very important to get a feel for the product, price point. Review Source Response from Canopy December 15, 2022 Thank you for this detailed feedback, Kyle! We're glad Canopy is working for your firm and streamlining your processes. We hope to address many of your specific recommendations in the near future as well! Follow along our new feature roadmap (or request a new feature yourself) by logging in here: https://feedback.getcanopy.com/ Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.