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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great product extraordinary customer support!
Reviewed on 30/05/2018
In it's fully developed form this product would be second to none! At the moment we use the product primarily for form population and transcript reports.
Pros
Integrated Form population - detailed client survey - transcript reports - assistant for innocent spouse and penalty abatement
Cons
no chronological record per client to record calls and history of actions taken - no integrated calendar per user per client integrated to a record showing actions taken - email is not very functional or user-friendly at this point.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Canopy is the Admin on our team!
Reviewed on 01/06/2021
we have been with Canopy for several years and starting out they did not have the features they do now. They are very responsive with feature requests and we really like the improvements they have made. Canopy is constantly improving the user environment and making a better product.
Pros
Canopy allowed us to grow our client base without having to add additional personnel. using canopy tasks to track where the team members are, and to take notes, and hold communications (emails) we can assist each other when answering client questions. This way clients aren't playing phone tag with one individual. The file storage with client portal allows the clients to access their documentation 24/7/365 eliminating the need to email documents back and forth.
Cons
Unfortunately Canopy does not sync with QuickBooks desktop.
Reasons for Choosing Canopy
Trello really only let us track tasks. we switched for the more robust features and the client portal available in Canopy.Switched From
TrelloReasons for Switching to Canopy
Canopy is specifically geared for accountants and had the features we needed for our Bookkeeping clients- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Terrible!
Reviewed on 18/06/2021
Disliked. Empty promises. Tried multiple times to cancel my subscription, without success. I would never recommend this company and its software to anyone. Taxdome would be my starting suggestion, or just about anything else.
Pros
The whole "pull transcripts" thing used to be a draw, but it's really not that unique once you've been in the tax business. It doesn't take that much work to pull transcripts and figure out what's going on with them the 'old-fashioned way'.
Cons
Terrible support. Refusal to update and improve software even with known bugs and issues. Not compatible with all screen sizes and they make you do workarounds. Broken buttons/links inside the user navigation. Can't refund through the app.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Going to miss Canopy!
Reviewed on 30/12/2022
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.
Response from Canopy
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
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Review of Canopy - 1 month in
Reviewed on 29/11/2021
I like Canopy and I'll continue to use it. I'm glad I'm working on the conversion in November rather than Feb/March. I expect to have everything perfect by the chaos of tax season.
Pros
I love the portal and the client/entity set up. I love that everything related to my workflow is in Canopy (except the tax return). It's very nice to have everything in one system.
Cons
The syncing with QBO hasn't been as easy as I'd like, but that may be an Intuit issue as well. There are issues when duplicate clients are created and you merge them. If the client was already linked in Canopy, that link is broken and I don't know how to recreate it. I hear that a function to sync specific clients in Canopy is coming soon and that should resolve my issue.
I haven't been able to pull a transcript yet. I keep getting "Pull Failed". I'm not sure if this in an IRS issue or Canopy. Hopefully this can be resolved soon.
Reasons for Choosing Canopy
I wanted a system that did everything. Canopy has the CRM, task management and the document management together. The tax transcripts functionality was a big deciding factor as well.Reasons for Switching to Canopy
TaxDome didn't have the tax transcripts. Karbon looked very complicated.- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 5.0 /10
Canopy is a good option- not sure if they are the best though.
Reviewed on 29/11/2021
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.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Practice Management
Reviewed on 29/11/2021
Overall, Canopy is a good tool for client relationship management. Using the task list is a great tool to make sure deadlines do not get overlooked.
Pros
Canopy makes it easy to securly share tax sensitive documents with clients.
Cons
Getting transcripts from the IRS using Canopy can be a challenge.
Alternatives Considered
ShareFileReasons for Switching to Canopy
I use Tax Help Software. Canopy made it much easier to impliment the file sharing system than the other choices.- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Impressed Customer
Reviewed on 29/11/2021
It is so helpful in maintaining adequate project management and clear workflow for all staff.
Pros
Customer support. I have questions and suggestions all the time and I love that by using the chat support I get prompt answers and endless follow-up from support staff.
Cons
Transferring clients over created several duplicates and ultimately some lost information in the transition.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
Such a great option if you have the budget
Reviewed on 07/12/2021
I did the free trial and it was so nice to have all those features, but if you want to have access to everything you need to take out your wallet and pay a lot.
Pros
It's so easy to use, the interface is so slick and powerfull.
Cons
The price point is not for small tax practices just starting to build their portfolio on tax resolution
Alternatives Considered
SmartVaultReasons for Switching to Canopy
Its the top of the top in office management and tax resolution management but you're limited to the basic functions if your clientele is under 200 and after that you have to pay a high price.- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Best Project Management Software
Reviewed on 05/01/2023
I absolutely love this software! I could not do my day to day without it. I use it for tracking my bookkeeping, corporate compliance tracking, tax return management, e-signatures, task management, emails, calendar, and fed and state forms.
Pros
I love the project management aspect and the all of the templates. Recurring task and notifications. Email capability.
Cons
I would love to see templates for e-signature email notifications, ability to turn on and off different payment methods
Response from Canopy
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate your feedback! We're excited to hear the impact Canopy is making at your firm.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
My critic on a CRM System that I believe in.
Reviewed on 29/11/2021
There are a few things that can be better, but overall a great product.
Pros
As a person that needs everything organized, I am happy to see that Canopy fulfills my OCD.
Cons
Takes a too long for the requested changes to take place.
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Salesforce Sales CloudReasons for Choosing Canopy
They are not as organized and Canopy in many of things. besides, CS Suite isn't worth the price.Reasons for Switching to Canopy
We have employees of all ages and needed a CRM system that is user friendly for all ages.- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Canopy Software is a powerful and user-friendly CRM tool!
Reviewed on 10/01/2023
Overall, my experience with Canopy Software has been very positive. The platform is user-friendly, customizable, and offers a wide range of automation options that have helped me save a lot of time. The reporting features also provide valuable insights that have helped me improve my sales performance. I would definitely recommend Canopy Software to other businesses looking for a powerful CRM solution.
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Canopy Software is a powerful and user-friendly CRM (customer relationship management) platform that helps businesses manage their customer interactions and sales processes. I've had the pleasure of using Canopy Software and would like to share my overall experience with the platform.Pros:Easy to use: Canopy Software has a user-friendly interface that is easy to navigate, even for users with little to no experience with CRM software.Customizable: The platform allows for customization of the sales pipeline and other processes to fit the specific needs of each business.Automation: Canopy Software offers a wide range of automation options, such as automated email campaigns, which can save businesses a lot of time.Integrations: Canopy Software seamlessly integrates with other popular business tools like Google Calendar, MailChimp, and Slack.Reporting: The platform provides detailed reports on sales performance and customer interactions, which allows businesses to make data-driven decisions.
Cons
Cons:Limited customization of the interface, the design of the platform can't be changed.Price could be a problem for some small businesses, but it is worth the investment.
Response from Canopy
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate your feedback, Jermill. Have you talked to your customer service rep about adding you company's logo to the interface? It's one of our favorite features!
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Solve many jobs in a short time with Canopy...
Reviewed on 30/11/2022
I've been using Canopy for a 1 year now and I absolutely love it. The software is amazing, it works perfectly for my needs and it integrates well with the rest of our system. It's very easy to use, has a great interface and a huge range of features.
Pros
I had been looking for a simple accounting solution to help me manage my clients' invoices, and discovered this product. It is simple, easy to use, and has a ton of features. Within a few months, I was able to set up my clients' invoices in a matter of minutes, and start using it. I also turned it into a project management tool.
Cons
Canopy has proven to be a robust and reliable solution that has helped streamline our document management processes, and it works well with our accounting software. The interface is very easy to use, the adaptation time to the software is very short, and it worked smoothly.
Response from Canopy
Thank you for this amazing feedback, Deniz!
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Canopy - our new best friend
Reviewed on 28/12/2022
Our experience with Canopy has been a very positive one. Their customer support is excellent. I have appreciated them reaching out to us to see how we are doing certain tasks and we are able to give them suggestions for change. I would recommend this product to other firms outside our demographic. I don't want the competition to have the advantage we have with Canopy!
Pros
We switched from Office Tools to Canopy over 2 years ago. The implementation and data transfer was almost seamless. The mobile app and client portal have been invaluable to our client base. We were implementing Canopy before COVID so when the shut downs hit we were already ahead of the game for being digital for everything with a portal and app that worked and was easy for our client base to use.
Cons
I wish the reporting was more accurate so our utilization rates were a better reflection. It would nice to customize reports for what the firm values with certain items.
Response from Canopy
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate your feedback! We're excited to hear the impact Canopy is making at your firm.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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- Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10
Canopy is a great all in one!
Reviewed on 09/12/2022
Pros
I really enjoy the fact that my CRM, billing, and document management is on one platform.
Cons
I'm still getting used to the features. I do wish that it had some additional options for payment syncing, link sharing outside of the portal, and the option to add further correspondence to a task.
Response from Canopy
Thank you for this feedback, Stephen! Have you hear about our new Secure Links feature!? It allows you to securely share documents and request signatures from people who do not have the customer portal! Take a look at the update here: https://www.getcanopy.com/product-updates/get-esignatures-faster-with-secure-links-canopy#:~:text=The%20secure%20link%20is%20sent,designate%20them%20to%20do%20so.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Better than Great
Reviewed on 13/12/2022
Canopy has helped me improve the remote part of my business, so I can serve Clients around the world, even when I am not in the US.
Pros
The better-than-bank security made the choice a no-brainer.
Cons
The instant access to files that a Client uploaded wasted precious seconds every time I accessed a Client's folder.
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SuralinkReasons for Switching to Canopy
Better security for sensitive files.Response from Canopy
We're glad you're enjoying Canopy Joshua! Thank you for your time leaving a review and we hope to continue making your practice as secure as possible for years to come!
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Constant Improvements
Reviewed on 22/05/2021
Canopy is very useful as it is, but this company seems dead set on always improving its operation & structure. At least monthly, I get an opportunity to view what is new on Canopy and what they are working on next. I can keep my finger on the pulse of my clients so I can quickly respond to their expectations.
Pros
When my client's upload documents to the portal, Canopy lists that activity, I click on it, and I am able to take action on it right away.
Cons
I would like to be able to adjust the timekeeper when I start it or while it is running.
Alternatives Considered
DT PracticeReasons for Switching to Canopy
Price and ease of use.- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
GREAT PRODUCT- Depth of Use
Reviewed on 20/12/2022
Record keeping is great. I will look into how I can expand use for our firm since we use primarily as a client portal with work flow management and document storage.
Pros
Canopy is great to use to keep client information safe and secure. With such advancements in technology, it is imperative to have a platform like this where the information can be conveniently accessed by both the users and clients, active or archived... it's just great.
Cons
No difficulty at all... I just wish all clients will utilize this platform... I may have to require them to do so!
Response from Canopy
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate your feedback, Kailee
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Great software - even for those in a solo practice.
Reviewed on 19/12/2022
I have tired other softwares and this one has been a great fit and easy to adopt.
Pros
The document storage and communication tools.
Cons
A little pricey for all the bells and whistles.
Response from Canopy
Thank you for taking the time to leave this review! We appreciate your feedback, Aimee.
- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
EA Support
Reviewed on 15/12/2022
I love it
Pros
Ease of use make it so it does not take alot of time to set up and follow
Cons
Not always designed to assist tax resolution out side norm
Alternatives Considered
IRS Solutions SoftwareReasons for Switching to Canopy
Ease and price- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10
CPA Firm review of Canopy
Reviewed on 02/12/2021
Pros
I like the client portal because I am able to communicate with the client, request documents from the client, and share documents securely through the portal.
Cons
I do not like that the projects regenerate as soon as you indicate that the current project is completed. I would like to be able to specify when a recurring project regenerates. For example, I do not want a tax return project to regenerate and appear on my dashboard as something that needs to be worked on as soon as I finish the tax return project for the current year. It would not need to regenerate until the following year.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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Great Product! Such a Time Saver!
Reviewed on 07/08/2019
Love it! I would recommend it to anyone who regularly deals with IRS transcripts! Has saved us so much time!
Pros
Pulling IRS transcripts using this software is a dream. When you get transcripts through the IRS website you have to pull them one at a time, and if they aren't ready yet you have to repeat this process everyday. With Canopy, you enter the taxpayer's information and then all you have to do to refresh the information is click the refresh button. So much easier to use! Plus you can setup multiple client at one time and let the software run in the background until it has checked them all with the IRS, meanwhile you can move on to other work.
Cons
It would be easier if you didn't have to reestablish the link to the IRS everyday, and wait for the IRS code to come through. However, for security reason I understand why this is necessary.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Canopy - Firm Saving
Reviewed on 21/05/2021
Love Canopy! Decreases the time I am spending on administrative task.
Pros
Canopy allowed us to flex during the pandemic by offering our clients an easy client portal to use. The clients were able to share their documents for tax preparation. Our firm was then able to upload tax returns for their review. And the e-sign function for the 8879 was amazing. My favorite part is the transcript function to pull clients data from IRS. The transcript report package a professional document to provide to the client that is branded to our firm.
Cons
Haven't discovered any cons with the package. They seem to always be one step ahead of my needs.
- Industry: Legal Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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- Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10
Client Management Solution
Reviewed on 08/12/2021
Very easy process in signing up. Went a long time without the need for upgrade so I was able to fully try the system before buying.
Pros
My clients enjoy the portal and state it is very user-friendly and easy to navigate. I also enjoy the transcript service as it makes pulling new transcripts very fast.
Cons
I wish the software allowed for integration with Outlook. I would like to be able to send an email through Outlook and have the email automatically posted to my client's account. I use the software for case management so this is necessary to outline steps in the case so I do a lot of copy and pasting.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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- Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10
Robust office management tool that is consistently rolling out new features and improving...
Reviewed on 08/02/2018
I am able to view my team and company status on a variety of indices easily. As new features roll out I have been able to reduce my reliance on other software solutions.
Pros
I love that is product is a one stop area for many of my daily management duties. I can see what tasks my team members have been assigned and how far along they are in the processes.
Cons
I would like a couple of reports to have more customization. The ability to place signature fields and check boxes on PDFs would be great.