We recently learned of Botkeeper’s closure.

This is a difficult moment. First and foremost for the Botkeeper team and employees affected. But it’s also a stressful time for the accounting firms, founders, finance leaders, and operators who relied on Botkeeper to manage their bookkeeping.

If you’re now scrambling for a replacement solution, you’re not alone.

This guide is designed to help you evaluate your next steps thoughtfully, including what to prioritize in a new AI bookkeeping partner and where you might look next.

What This Means for Botkeeper Customers

When a finance provider shuts down, the disruption goes beyond software access.

You may be facing:

• Uncertainty about historical financial records
• Incomplete reconciliations
• Delayed month-end closes
• Upcoming investor reporting deadlines
• Payroll or accounts payable concerns
• Fundraising timelines at risk

Before evaluating new providers, your first priority should be:

1. Secure access to all financial records
2. Export reports and transaction histories
3. Confirm tax filings and compliance status
4. Assess the current state of reconciliations

Once your financial data is secured, the next step is choosing a stable, scalable replacement.

What to Look for in a New AI Bookkeeping Provider

This is not just about replacing software. It’s about restoring financial visibility quickly.

Prioritize:

• Real-time bookkeeping (not monthly batch updates)
• Clear human oversight
• Transparent communication
• Smooth data migration
• Industry-specific expertise
• Scalable support 

Top 4 Botkeeper Alternatives:  

Option 1: Zeni

Zeni is an AI-powered bookkeeping and finance operations platform that also gives you a dedicated team of financial experts..

Featured Services

• AI-powered bookkeeping
• Real-time financial  reports
• Dedicated team of financial experts
• Tax services
• Bill pay and expense management
• Business credit cards and banking accounts 

Zeni combines automation with human expertise in a unified platform.

Companies Best Suited for Zeni

Zeni works best for:

• Startups to Enterprise
• Venture-backed companies
• SaaS, fintech, E-commerce, AI, and tech-enabled startups
• Professional service companies
• Teams that need real-time financial visibility

If you’re managing burn, runway, and investor reporting, Zeni is designed around those needs.

Technology Integrations

Zeni integrates with:

• QuickBooks
• Netsuite
• Stripe
• Brex
• Ramp
• Major payroll providers
• Banking platforms

If you currently use QuickBooks, the transition is typically smooth. Our team handles data migration and reconciliation cleanup to minimize downtime.

Next Step

Schedule a demo to determine if Zeni is the right fit for your business.

Option 2: Pilot

Pilot is a well-known accounting and bookkeeping provider for startups.

Featured Services

• Bookkeeping
• CFO services
• Tax services
• R&D credit support

Companies Best Suited for Pilot

• Venture-backed startups
• Founders seeking outsourced accounting support

Technology Integrations

Pilot integrates with:

• QuickBooks
• Gusto
• Stripe
• Other startup finance tools

Option 3: Digits

Digits focuses on automated accounting software with AI-driven insights.

Featured Services

• Automated bookkeeping
• Real-time dashboards
• Financial reporting
• AI-powered insights

Companies Best Suited for Digits

• Early-stage startups
• Founders comfortable managing more finance internally
• Teams prioritizing software-driven automation

Technology Integrations

Digits integrates with:

• QuickBooks
• Stripe
• Banking platforms

Digits may appeal to teams that want automation-first tools without full-service finance support.

Option 4: Docyt

Docyt provides AI-driven accounting automation with a focus on operational efficiency.

Featured Services

• AI bookkeeping automation
• AP automation
• Multi-entity accounting
• Real-time reporting

Companies Best Suited for Docyt

• Multi-location businesses
• Companies with high transaction volumes
• Teams seeking automation-heavy systems

Technology Integrations

Docyt integrates with:

• QuickBooks
• Xero
• Banking platforms
• POS platforms

How to Get Started with Zeni

If you decide to explore Zeni, here’s how the process works:

1. Initial consultation and data review
2. Secure migration of historical financial data
3. Cleanup and reconciliation verification
4. Platform onboarding and dashboard setup
5. Ongoing AI-powered bookkeeping with expert oversight

Our priority during transitions is speed, stability, and clarity.

A Final Note

Provider closures are disruptive. But they also present an opportunity to reassess your financial operations and ensure they’re built to scale.

Whether you choose Zeni or another provider, we encourage you to prioritize:

• Financial transparency
• Real-time visibility
• AI technology with a dedicated team of experts
• Long-term stability

If you’d like to explore whether Zeni is a good fit for your team, schedule a demo. We’re here to help  take your bookkeeping to the next level.