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# Aider

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> Aider is AI-powered period close automation for accounting and bookkeeping firms, acquired by Karbon in 2025. Connect your QBO or Xero
> 
> Verdict: Rated \*\*\*\* by 0 users. Top-rated for **Overall Quality**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses Aider?

Accountants and Bookkeepers

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Aider International

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: USD 150.00
- **Pricing model**: Other
- **Pricing Details**: From USD$10 per client per month
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop)
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Australia, New Zealand, United States

## Features

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Alerts/Notifications
- Client Portal
- Collaboration Tools
- Customisable Branding
- Customisable Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Import/Export
- Data Visualization
- Document Management
- Forecasting
- Functions/Calculations
- KPI Monitoring
- Multiple Data Sources
- Performance Metrics
- Real-Time Reporting
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter

## Integrations (2 total)

- QuickBooks Online
- Xero

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Portal Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/14/portal/software)

## Related Categories

- [Portal Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/14/portal/software)
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- [Dashboard Software](https://www.capterra.com.au/directory/30839/dashboard/software)

## Alternatives

1. [OnBoard](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/179015/onboard-board-portal) — 4.7/5 (1058 reviews)
2. [Connecteam](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/153140/connecteam) — 4.6/5 (5250 reviews)
3. [Confluence](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/136446/confluence) — 4.5/5 (3687 reviews)
4. [LiveAgent](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/102188/liveagent) — 4.7/5 (1787 reviews)
5. [BoardEffect](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/151082/boardeffect) — 4.4/5 (127 reviews)

## Links

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