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Small Business Accounting That Just Works

Import your bank transactions, categorize expenses, reconcile accounts, and generate financial reports. Professional double-entry bookkeeping without the monthly fees.

One-time payment. Yours forever. No recurring fees.

Runs on your computer
Your data stays private
No cloud, no subscriptions
Works on Mac, Windows & Linux

Tired of Paying Monthly for Accounting Software?

QuickBooks charges $30+/month. FreshBooks wants $17/month. That's $200–$400 per year—every year—just to see your own numbers. Your financial data shouldn't be held hostage by a subscription.

Books Done Fast is a one-time purchase. Pay once, own it forever. Your books, your computer, your data.

See It in Action

Clean, professional reports you can generate in seconds.

Profit and Loss report showing income, expenses, and net income with date range filtering and PDF export

Everything You Need to Run Your Books

Professional-grade accounting features without the complexity or the price tag.

Bank Transaction Import

Import CSV files from Chase, and other banks. Map custom columns for any bank format. Duplicate detection built in.

Smart Categorization

Categorize transactions quickly with smart suggestions that learn from your previous entries. Recategorize anytime.

Financial Reports

Generate Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet reports. Filter by date range. Export to PDF for your accountant or tax prep.

Account Reconciliation

Reconcile your bank statements against your records. Mark transactions as cleared and track your reconciled balance.

Double-Entry Bookkeeping

Proper double-entry journal entries with full chart of accounts. Assets, liabilities, equity, income, and expenses.

Private & Self-Hosted

Runs entirely on your computer. Your financial data never leaves your machine. No cloud accounts, no data sharing.

Up and Running in Minutes

No complicated setup. No learning curve.

1

Download & Launch

Download the app, open it, and you're ready to go. No accounts to create, nothing to configure.

2

Import Transactions

Export a CSV from your bank and import it. We support Chase and generic CSV formats with custom column mapping.

3

Categorize & Report

Categorize your transactions, reconcile your accounts, and generate P&L and Balance Sheet reports.

Stop Renting Your Accounting Software

Others Books Done Fast
Price $17–$80/mo $197 once
3-Year Cost $612–$2,880 $197
Data Privacy Cloud (their servers) 100% local
Internet Required Always Never
Works If Company Shuts Down No Yes
Price Increases Every year Never

Built For

Freelancers & Solopreneurs

Track income and expenses without the overhead of enterprise software.

Small Business Owners

Real double-entry bookkeeping with reports your accountant will love.

Privacy-Conscious Founders

Keep your financial data off someone else's servers.

Side Project Operators

Manage multiple businesses with separate books, all from one app.

Simple Pricing

No tiers. No upsells. One price for everything.

$197 one-time
  • Full application with all features
  • Bank transaction import (Chase & CSV)
  • Smart transaction categorization
  • Account reconciliation
  • Profit & Loss reports
  • Balance Sheet reports
  • PDF export for your accountant
  • Manage multiple businesses
  • Automatic database backups
  • Mac, Windows & Linux support
  • Free updates
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Frequently Asked Questions

What platforms does it run on?
Books Done Fast runs on Mac, Windows, and Linux. It's a lightweight desktop application that opens in your browser.
Do I need an internet connection?
No. Everything runs locally on your computer. You only need internet to download the app initially.
What bank formats can I import?
We support Chase checking and credit card CSV formats out of the box, plus a generic CSV importer where you can map your own columns to work with any bank.
Can I manage multiple businesses?
Yes. Each business gets its own database file. Switch between them anytime from within the app.
Is my data backed up?
The app has a built-in backup feature that creates a snapshot of your database. You can also copy the database file yourself at any time—it's just a single file.
Is this a replacement for QuickBooks?
For small businesses that need core bookkeeping—importing transactions, categorizing expenses, reconciling accounts, and generating reports—yes. If you need payroll, invoicing, or inventory management, you may still need additional tools.

Get Your Books Done Fast

One-time purchase. No subscriptions. No data in the cloud. Just simple, professional accounting software that runs on your machine.

Buy Now — $197

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