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BooksAuto for Windows

Desktop payroll, on your own computer.

Every client is an encrypted company file saved where you choose. Works offline, updates itself, and uses the same subscription as the online edition.

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Browser or Windows — your choice

One subscription. Work online, on Windows, or both.

Pay per company, and use BooksAuto wherever you work best. One login for both.

Online

☁️ In your browser

Sign in from any computer, tablet or phone. Your whole team works on the same clients, with nightly backups handled for you and encrypted SINs and bank details.

  • Nothing to install — start in minutes
  • Your team, any location, with roles
  • Client & employee portal included
  • Nightly backups
Windows

🖥️ BooksAuto for Windows

Prefer files on your own computer? Each client is a separate, encrypted company file saved in the folder you pick. Works without the internet — and the same subscription covers it.

  • Works offline
  • Automatic backups of every company file
  • Move a company online — or back — any time
  • Updates itself when a new version is out
Getting started on Windows

Up and running in minutes

  1. Buy a plan or start the trialChoose Cloud + Windows, or buy a plan — we email your private download link.
  2. Install and sign inSign in with your booksauto.online email and password. A code by email confirms it's you.
  3. Create a company filePick the folder, choose which paid company it is, add employees and run payroll.

What you need

  • Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
  • Internet to sign in the first time and for a check every few days
  • A laser printer and cheque stock for printing cheques
  • Automatic backups of every company file
  • Move a company online — or back — whenever you like
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Where to next?

PayrollCRA-accurate pay runs, remittances, T4s and ROEs.Open →Scheduling & time clockShifts, a tablet time clock and a staff app.Open →BookkeepingDocuments, bank feeds and statements.Open →Pricing50% off Payroll and Bookkeeping in year one.Open →

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