HelloCategorize

AI-Powered Transaction Categorization for Smarter Bookkeeping Smarter Bookkeeping

Streamline your workflow with automated transaction categorization. Upload your bank statement and let our AI handle the rest including payee detection, account categorization, and rule-based automation.

Categorization Accuracy
%
Hours Saved Per Week
+

SOC 2

Compliant & Secure

Why Categorize by HelloBooks?

Every CPA and bookkeeper knows these time-consuming challenges
01
Save hours of manual work

Automate bookkeeping tasks and free valuable time for business growth. 

02
Eliminate human error

Achieve consistent accuracy with AI-driven categorization and reporting precision. 

03
Built for accountants, bookkeepers & business owners

Tailored features designed to meet every professional’s unique financial needs. 

04
Scalable for small businesses and large firms alike

 Flexible system that adapts seamlessly to any stage of business growth. 

05
Works seamlessly with your financial software

Smooth integration ensures no disruption to existing tools and workflows. 

How It Works4-Step Process

Follow steps sequentially, reach a consistent final result. 

01
Upload Your Bank Statement

Easily import your PDF, CSV, or Excel bank statements. Our AI engine immediately begins processing 

02
Automatic Data Extraction & Categorization

Each transaction is automatically enriched identifying missing payees and assigning account categories using smart financial data enrichment techniques. 

03
Review, Approve, or Automate

Use customizable rules to automate recurring entries. Review flagged transactions with built-in filters and client collaboration tools. 

04
Examine and easily reconcile

 To swiftly examine categorized transactions, make use of the sorting, built-in filters, and recent activity tracking features. Ask Client status prompts allow you to work with clients in real time, spot duplicates, and flag entries that seem suspicious. To guarantee accuracy, our AI also facilitates bill matching and reconciliation. 

Key Features Section

Built for Speed. Powered by AI. Loved by Bookkeepers. 

AI-Powered Financial Transaction Categorization

Forget manual entries — our AI learns from past data and ensures every transaction is categorized correctly.

Custom Rules Engine

Set logic like: “If Vendor = A, set Category = Purchases & Status = Approved.” Rules apply instantly to matching transactions.

Financial Data Enrichment

Missing a payee or category? No problem. Our system enriches incomplete data using historical intelligence and machine learning.

Advanced Filters & Sorting

Filter by duplicates, GST, “to verify,” and more. Sort by date, amount, payee — whatever speeds up your process.

Bill Matching & Reconciliation

Automatically match payments to bills like Xero. Get your accounts reconciled faster than ever.

Auto-Match Engine

Recurring payments? Our system detects patterns and applies the right category without lifting a finger.

Seamless Export to
Your Accounting Software

Perfectly formatted data that imports cleanly into the tools you already use
QuickBooks Online

Direct export with proper chart of accounts mapping

Xero
Xero
Native integration with automated transaction sync
Excel/CSV Export
Import into Quick Books Accountant
Bank Feeds
Coming Soon

Bank-Level Security & Compliance

Your clients’ financial data is protected with enterprise-grade security measures

SOC 2 Type II Compliant

Independently audited security controls and data protection standards

256-Bit Encryption
All data encrypted in transit and at rest using industry-standard protocols
Secure Cloud Infrastructure

Hosted on AWS with 99.9% uptime SLA and automated backups

Role-Based Access
Granular permission controls for team members and client data access

Trusted by Accounting Professionals

See what CPAs and bookkeepers say about eliminating manual categorization
“HelloBooks transformed our practice. We went from spending 20 hours a week on categorization to just 2 hours of review time. Our clients get their financials faster and we can focus on advisory work.”
Souvin Martinez, CPA

Martinez & Associates

“HelloBooks transformed our practice. We went from spending 20 hours a week on categorization to just 2 hours of review time. Our clients get their financials faster and we can focus on advisory work.”
Robert Johnson

Senior Bookkeeper, ABC Corp

The ROI is Immediate

See how HelloBooks pays for itself in the first month

Monthly Time Savings
$

15 hours/week × $40/hour = $2,400 in billable time recovered per month

Faster Client Onboarding​
%

Process client backlogs in hours instead of weeks, increasing capacity

Error Reduction​
+

Eliminate categorization mistakes and reduce review time significantly

Client Capacity
X

Handle 5x more clients without hiring additional staff members

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your transaction volume. All plans include QuickBooks & Xero integration.

Starter

Perfect for small firms getting started

$9.99

Free/month

Up to 50 transactions

Up to 50 transactions

500 transactions free • No credit card required

Business

Perfect for small businesses and solo practitioners

Up to 500 transactions

$399.99

$10/month

Up to 500 transactions

500 transactions free • No credit card required

Up to 2000 transactions a month

Professional

Designed for CPAs, bookkeepers, and accounting firms

$30/month

Up to 2000 transactions a month

500 transactions free • No credit card required

Enterprise

For large organizations

Custom

Custom transactions/month

500 transactions free • No credit card required

Schedule a Demo Today

See HelloBooks in action with your own transaction data. 15-minute demo shows exactly how much time you’ll save.