# Page 3 | Canopy Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 3 - Is Canopy the right Accounting Practice Management solution for you? Explore 285 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/150647/Canopy-Tax/reviews --- Canopy 4.5 (285) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 3 - Reviews of Canopy ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 51-75 of 285 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use LS Leonid S. Director of Tax Services Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy is great!" January 6, 2026 5.0 Organization of files in Canopy are very reliable and easy to go back and retrieve anything you need. Putting time in is taking longer than I expected. It needs more organizing and thinking from people who created this wonderful tool. Pros Organization of files in Canopy are very reliable and easy to go back and retrieve anything you need. Cons Putting time in is taking longer than I expected. It needs more organizing and thinking from people who created this wonderful tool. Review Source CG Carra-Danielle G. Office Admin. Facilities Operations Oil & Energy Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy really lives up to its name!" November 12, 2025 5.0 Canopy is a wonderful central hub for team communication, company updates, and resources. Integrated with tools like SharePoint and advanced search features for documents, media, and employee profiles it is a very useful application. Pros I love that it has a place to personalize your homepage, follow topics, and access news/events. Being a hub, it helps with organization and collaboration. Cons though I use it I think I like the kudos the least. Mostly because my organization rarely uses it and it isn't really recognized. 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 GK Garrett K. Managing Member Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy for Accounting" December 17, 2025 4.0 Good over the last 5 years, it has come a long way! Clients seem to love the portal and the ability to see all their documents securely. Pros Managing and organizing tasks and having the client portal in the same place. The ability to have tasks reoccur automatically is great! Cons Not having the ability to integrate invoicing into QBD, use a another payment processor in the program, and editing and then signing a PDF. Review Source TS Tomi S. Admin Manager IT Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Admin Manager/IT" December 12, 2025 4.0 This has been a learning curve. The transition was difficult but once we started using it more it has been easier to function in. Pros I really like that we have turned 5 different programs into one place. The ability for the clients to have a portal is the best. Cons Time entry screen and the dates not staying the same. Also on the WIP screen there needs to be a setting to show all unbilled WIP for the clients. Switched from [CS Professional Suite](https://www.capterra.com/p/89836/CS-Professional-Suite/) To be more automated and to go to the cloud. Review Source PH Pam H. Owner and tax preparer Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great for the price " December 27, 2025 4.0 Overall Canopy is perfect for my small business. The task management and workflows work well for my small team. Pros Canopy is easy to setup and utilize. My customers find it intuitive to use as well. Also support has been accessible and helpful. Cons When clients set up their login info. Sometimes it seemed the reset password didn’t work as expected and we had to contact support. 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 AS Amanda S. Administrator Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Worth the transition" December 15, 2025 4.0 Transition wasnt as smooth as I would have hoped but I really like my agent. She had done a great job helping me. Pros Ease of use, simplicity and value. I feel like we are going to better utilize this system over the system we just replaced. Cons Missing some functions we had with our old provider. I was informed that some of the things we need are in the works though. Switched from [CCH ProSystem fx](https://www.capterra.com/p/176070/CCH-ProSystem-fx/) Pricing was a big factor in our decision to switch. 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 BB BRIANA B. Owner Accounting Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Fancy service for a low coat" December 17, 2025 5.0 I have only been using it for about a month and I already want to upgrade to the service for time tracking and invoices! Pros There are a lot of great features for the price. Sharing and requesting files with clients is amazing! Requesting electronic signatures makes my small firm feel like we can provide a high dollar service! Cons Cost for step by step implementation. However I can Google anything I need help with and it takes me to Canopy’s FAQ for quick answers. 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 YG Yesica G. Operations Manager Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Decent Program" March 21, 2025 4.0 Not bad, overall we like using it at work Pros Multiple ways to access/find documents which is great Cons Have to create business and personal portals separate. Also, we have a cap on the clients we can add, which isn't helpful. Review Source CR Christine R. Founded CEO Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Overall useful " December 26, 2025 4.0 It has been overall useful. Once I get clients to start using the portal it will benefit us all . I would purchase it again . Pros I like That everything is mostly in one place . Secure for my clients . I like that clients have an app they can access and that I have one too . Cons Learning curve was steep for me and my clients . I currently only have 3 clients using the portal. I also don’t like that it isn’t listed by company but by the \[sensitive content hidden\] name . I wish there was better customer service . 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 AD Allen D. Operations Manager Food & Beverages Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Business Management Made Easy!" March 2, 2025 5.0 Pros Canopy helped me run my company with ease. The interface is extremely user friendly Cons Logo got lost in a bunch. Maybe make it stand out more? Review Source GB Gabriel B. job cost manager Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Great tool" April 25, 2025 5.0 Great tool to have on the tool belt. It is easy to use and manage. Our team loves it. Pros I like how easy it is to work in. Also the training for a beginner is very easy. Most people don't like change. Cons Its a little slow sometimes but I am not sure if its our service. I have made a request to support about this already. 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 JB Jamieal B. owner Apparel & Fashion Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Canopy review" April 30, 2024 5.0 It is fast reliable and has a lot of different perks that can be used for your projects and what your doing Pros Canopy's progress tracking features are generally well-liked by users since they enable teams to efficiently monitor and manage project progress. These features include real-time visibility, task-level tracking, milestone tracking, performance metrics, visualization tools, and tasks management integration. Cons Some consumers may be concerned about cost, especially smaller companies or teams with tighter resources. Users have expressed interest in assessing the cost structure and making sure that the features and functionalities match the value offered. 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 Juventino G. Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good software with strong features and lots of promise at a pricey point. " November 23, 2021 4.0 My overall experience with Canopy has been a good one thus far. Even though I bitch about the cost l, I continue to stay because of the ease of use, simplicity for my clients, and automation I’ve created within my tech stack. Pros The best feature is the client portal and mobile app. It has been a business transformation blessing from way before COVID was ever a thing. I remember way back in 2017 when the mobile app was nearly launching how it revolutionized the way my clients do business with me. This is what has kept me on Canopy in spite of the price hikes. Cons Canopy recently has changed their pricing model and I don’t like it because it increases the barriers to tax professional adoption. There are other titles out there who bring good feature sets and a much lower price point and has given me reason to start shopping elsewhere. What keeps me at Canopy is not wanting to invest the time in moving my clients files over to a new system, notifying my clients that I virtually moved virtual offices, and avoiding the headaches of all the client questions that would ensue. Alternatives considered [TaxDome](https://www.capterra.com/p/186749/TaxDome/)[Taxaroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/168924/Taxaroo/) Reason for choosing Canopy I wanted a more integrated experience and an online only software. Taxaroo left me desiring a better client portal experience and way back in 2016-2017 their offering was not as strong as CanopyTax. Switched from [TaxAct Business](https://www.capterra.com/p/186938/TaxAct-Business/)[Taxaroo](https://www.capterra.com/p/168924/Taxaroo/) I wanted a good tax management experience and the one provided by Canopy was superior to other competitors at that time around 2016-2017. Review Source JZ John Z. EA Legal Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Canopy is a good option- not sure if they are the best though." November 29, 2021 4.0 On a scale of 1-10, I would say it is a 6.5 or a 7. There are many functions that make this very easy to use, however, as time passes the development team decides to take the ease of use and make it more challenging. Too much focus on making the interface "pretty" and not enough on actual items that make productivity better. Pros The product is simple to use. However, Canopy likes to make changes to items that do not need any changes. In doing so, they break their own system for several days and the new function isn't worth the hassle. Transcripts are now significantly more complicated and time-consuming to get to. Cons The fact that the backend team decides to make changes as to what they think is best for the client. Most of their changes do not have any positive effect on how we operate the practice and only make things more challenging and frustrating to use. Switched from [PitBullTax](https://www.capterra.com/p/163644/PitBullTax/) Pitbull was terrible in terms of being user-friendly. Review Source BM Brian M. CPA Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Canopy is Great for Small- and Mid-size Tax and Bookkeeping Firms" December 16, 2022 5.0 Pros The two features that my firm likes the most in Canopy is the Client Portal and Tax Resolution (IRS transcript delivery service). When purchasing the software, we knew we needed a Client Portal through which clients could exchange documents with us via their smartphone, and we've really liked that feature (being able to brand it as "ours" is a nice touch). What we didn't know - until we used it - was just how much time we save with pulling IRS transcripts through Canopy's Tax Resolution tool versus pulling transcripts through IRS e-services. Once your Form 2848 is on file with the IRS, you can pull every transcript for which you're authorized for a given client with the touch of a button. They download directly from the IRS in PDF format, and with one more button you can save every transcript to the client's file. The time savings is incredible, versus downloading individual transcripts one year and one form at a time. Cons I personally feel that the e-signature process is a bit clunky, but that's probably just because I don't have much experience with IRS-approved e-signatures (which require knowledge-based authentication). But at least I know that Canopy is compliant with IRS regulations concerning e-signatures! Alternatives considered [Jetpack Workflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/135007/Jetpack-Workflow/) Reason for choosing Canopy Honestly, the built-in Client Portal functionality, coupled with the ability to pull IRS transcripts directly from the IRS into Canopy (via their "Tax Resolution" module) were key selling points to us, and differentiated Canopy from all other competitors we considered. Review Source AR Alison R. CEO Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Where to start " November 24, 2021 4.0 There are other options out there and I could easily stick w sharefile. However I wanted to up my game and show my clients a better higher tech experience. As you know, solopreneurs have a hard time competing w the small to middle size firms. Seems like you need to up your game or at least let me know about your game! Pros Clients like the portal. It has helped improve the perception that my firm cares about their info. It also feels very organized. It is easy to set up a portal. Cons Yegads, what to me seems like obvious items, the organizer doesn’t roll over from prior year to current year. Your current solution is for me to set up customer accounts for each member of a family unit. This seems dumb and a waste of accounts, my and my team’s time, my money and the client perception and experience. If i as a customer was asked by my firm to re enter all prior year into, I would be beyond annoyed. I would wonder what kind of high tech experience Alison isn’t offering me. As a customer, I would also be less inclined to complete it because It is a waste of my time. Your customer service and training library aren’t helpful. Since it is very self serve, I have no idea what to look for in terms of better ways to use canopy because I don’t know what I don’t know. You let us all know at the innovation summit about the 100 new features you have rolled out. My admin and I were dumbfounded to learn this. How did we not know About the cool ways you are trying to make my life better? Do you offer monthly training or “ask me anything” webinars that don’t require me to pay extra or upgrade to a higher level. If you do, why don’t I know about them? If you don’t, why don’t you? It seems like you would help me have a better experience with the software and keep me as a recurring customer. Also, it is hard as nails to get requests followed up on. Customer service isn’t great. Alternatives considered [TaxDome](https://www.capterra.com/p/186749/TaxDome/)[Jetpack Workflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/135007/Jetpack-Workflow/) Reason for choosing Canopy The product seemed like a great entry way to start. It seemed easy to use. And it looked cool for my clients. I have appreciated how the portal seems organized. Some of my clients have told me it is hard to use. Would like some ideas on how to help my clients want to use it rather than. Email me their private info. Review Source CM Chuck M. CPA/Owner Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Going to miss Canopy!" December 30, 2022 5.0 I love Canopy. I am closing my CPA practice and joined a national firm. There must be 50+ applications and multiple locations for document storage and management. I still find myself using Canopy every day while transitioning my clients over to the new firm. I can't say enough how functional Canopy is in managing the client work. Also, the folks at Canopy are great to work with. New additional functionality is added all the time. The development team has an open ear to ideas and improvements. Canopy is only going to get better with time. I would continue to use it if I could. Pros Canopy is a great tool for all-in-one tracking of client relations, tasking, workflow, and running a CPA firm. I loved being able to go straight to the client home page and having access to all of the client information. Contact information, notes, tasks, important contacts related to the client, recent files, engagements - all of the information right there! Fantastic. Then I can drill down under communications to all of the client emails and correspondence with the client. Tax organizers are accessible from there too. All the information in one location! The fact that I could request an IRS transcript through Canopy for clients was amazing. Cons I didn't use the online payment system since I used another system to payments. I wasn't a fan of the pricing plan but it still was comparable with other vendors. Overall there wasn't much about Canopy that I didn't like. Reason for choosing Canopy We looked at several applications and even looked at hiring a software consulting company to build out a software solution on top of existing CRMs. In the end, although Canopy didn't have everything we wanted, what they did have was great and we could tell that they were on a great trajectory for continual future improvements. Review Source Response from Canopy January 18, 2023 We're ad to see you go Chuck but so happy Canopy was the right fit for you! We hope to work with you again in the future. Good luck at your new venture. - The Canopy Team MH Mary H. Office Manager Accounting Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Very user friendly for the price." December 2, 2021 5.0 Great for task management, document management, daily use, easy to learn and use Pros Easy to use, email/communication integration, Document storage unlimited Cons Email search function is less than ideal/doesnt work at all from within a client. Can't start Word/Excel files from within Canopy Wish it would also track time for each team member for the week - would make a secondary time and attendance unnecessary. Alternatives considered [Canvas](https://www.capterra.com/p/127214/CANVAS/)[Gusto](https://www.capterra.com/p/131882/Gusto/)[Microsoft Teams](https://www.capterra.com/p/168668/Microsoft-Teams/)[Karbon](https://www.capterra.com/p/156181/Karbon/) Reason for choosing Canopy see above Switched from [Aero Workflow](https://www.capterra.com/p/158169/Aero-Workflow/) Ease of use, document storage, price Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.