What Acomba does

Acomba is a Quebec-based provider of accounting and business management software serving Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, operating as a product brand under the parent company ACCEO Solutions Inc. Its portfolio spans the legacy on-premise Acomba desktop suite used by 40,000+ SMBs, the cloud-based Acomba GO platform with tiered subscription plans ($30-$259/month), the hosted Acomba Online offering ($255/month plus per-user fees), and industry- and function-specific extensions including Acomba Construction (CCQ-compliant payroll and project billing), Solutions de paie (Quebec payroll and T4/RL-1 production), MyPaycheque.net, the Gestion des biens asset management module, Secure Online Backup, and a free Acomba for Students edition. Underlying technology is a modular architecture spanning desktop, browser, and mobile (via the SnapX computer-vision integration for invoice/receipt capture), with 40+ complementary modules and connections to a third-party developer ecosystem building Acomba-compatible integrations.

Acomba generates revenue primarily through recurring subscriptions (cloud seats at $12-$69/user/month, desktop subscriptions at $157-$230/month, online hosted service at $255/month plus per-user), supplemented by per-employee payroll processing fees, professional services (year-end, configuration, training), training courses ($159-$449), and one-time fees such as the $789 Asset Management license. The go-to-market model is channel-first: 300+ authorized resellers across Quebec handle localized sales, implementation, and support, while 1,200+ accounting firm partners serve as influencers and referral sources, and 150+ educational institutions extend brand familiarity to future accountants and business owners. Direct channels (phone sales, self-serve online purchase for Acomba GO) complement but do not displace the partner-led motion.

The company is privately held with no public financial disclosure, has approximately 160 employees, and operates exclusively in the Canadian market with no announced international expansion. Differentiation rests on three decades of Quebec-specific regulatory compliance (Quebec payroll, CCQ construction payroll, T4/RL-1 production, Quebec tax handling), a deeply embedded provincial partner ecosystem, and localized human technical support by phone, positioned against the encroachment of cloud-native, English-first competitors in the broader Canadian SMB accounting category.

Name

Acomba

Legal name

ACCEO Solutions Inc.

Website

https://acomba.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Acomba is a Quebec-based accounting and business management software provider serving Canadian small and medium-sized businesses through a cloud (Acomba GO), desktop, and hosted product suite, distributed via 300+ resellers, 1,200 accounting firms, and 150+ educational institutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Quebec

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Software Subscriptions: Recurring monthly and annual subscription revenue from Acomba GO (cloud), Acomba Online, and Acomba desktop software. Includes base packages with optional modules and user additions.
2. User/Seat Licensing: Additional user fees for Acomba GO ($12/user/month), Acomba Online ($69/user/month), and per-employee payroll processing fees with volume-based discounts.
3. Professional Services: Fee-based professional services including payroll year-end, accounting period close, fiscal year-end, T4/RL-1 production, software configuration, data import, and training.
4. Cloud/Hosted Services: Acomba Online hosted service with base monthly fee ($255) plus per-user charges, including automatic updates and centralized backup.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Acomba develops and sells accounting and business management software for Canadian small and medium-sized businesses, offered as a desktop suite, a cloud-hosted edition (Acomba Online), a fully web-based modular platform (Acomba GO), a construction industry edition with CCQ-compliant payroll (Acomba Construction), and a Quebec-compliant payroll module backed by MyPaycheque.net. The product family covers general ledger, accounts receivable/payable, invoicing, inventory, payroll, project management, and asset management, and is sold primarily through a Quebec reseller network, accountants, and direct channels.

Product overview

Acomba offers a comprehensive ecosystem of accounting and business management solutions for Canadian SMBs. The product portfolio includes: (1) Acomba — the flagship desktop/classic accounting software (also available as cloud-hosted Acomba Online) used by over 40,000 SMEs; (2) Acomba GO — a fully web-based modular management platform with tiered plans from $30/month; (3) Acomba Construction — all-in-one software for construction companies; (4) Payroll Solutions — Quebec-compliant payroll with MyPaycheque.net platform; (5) Asset Management (Gestion des biens) — fixed asset tracking and depreciation module; (6) Secure Online Backup — automated cloud backup service; and (7) free Student version for educational purposes. The solutions are modular and can be customized with over 40 complementary features, offering both on-premise and cloud deployment options.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Acomba GO: Online intuitive and performant management software for SMBs - accounting, invoicing, payroll, sales tracking and more
• Acomba Construction
• Acomba Payroll Solutions
• Acomba Online
• Acomba Asset Management
• Acomba X
• Acomba Professional Services Suite
• MyPaycheque.net
• MaPaie.net

Products and services

• Acomba (Desktop) Classic desktop accounting and business management software for Canadian SMBs across all sectors, offering core accounting, invoicing, inventory management, and payroll functionality with 40+ complementary modules, available on-premise and as a cloud-hosted edition.
• Acomba GO Fully web-based modular management software for SMBs accessible from anywhere via browser on computer or tablet, offering accounting, invoicing, payroll, customer management, inventory, and project management through tiered plans.
• Acomba Online (Acomba en ligne) Cloud-hosted edition of the classic Acomba desktop software, providing identical functionality without local installation, with automatic updates, centralized backup, and unlimited telephone support for SMBs.
• Acomba Construction All-in-one construction management software covering project management, invoicing, accounting, and CCQ-compliant payroll specifically designed for Quebec construction companies.
• Solutions de paie (Payroll Solutions) with MyPaycheque.net Complete Quebec-compliant payroll package covering payroll calculation, T4 and RL-1 form production, direct deposit, and the MyPaycheque.net platform for electronic pay stub delivery for SMBs using Acomba or Acomba GO.
• Gestion des biens (Asset Management) Standalone fixed asset management module for companies with multiple assets, providing asset inventory, depreciation calculation supporting over 10,000 scenarios, financing tracking, and detailed reporting, sold for $789 one-time/annual.
• Sauvegarde en ligne (Secure Online Backup) Standalone automated cloud backup service for Acomba customers, with data stored in Canada, daily validation, file versioning up to 180 days, and a 3-month free trial, starting from $17/month for 5 GB.
• Centre de formation en ligne (Online Training Centre) Paid self-serve online training platform offering video courses and interactive quizzes on Acomba and accounting workflows, with each course accessible for 30-90 days and unlimited viewing at individually priced rates.
• Acomba pour étudiants (Acomba for Students) Free student edition of the Acomba accounting software distributed through 150+ educational institutions, allowing students and job seekers to learn and practice on the same platform used by 40,000+ Canadian SMBs.
• Accountant's Drill (by Acomba) Standalone tool for accounting firms that imports, communicates, and analyzes client data from Acomba, Sage 50, QuickBooks, Dynacom, and other accounting systems to streamline review and compilation engagements.

Quantifiable outcome

• 40,000+ Canadian SMBs rely on Acomba for their accounting and management needs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability2 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 1,200+ Accounting FirmscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProfessional accountants and bookkeeping firms using Acomba for client services, with exclusive features and the Accountant's Drill tool for data import from various accounting software.
• 300+ ResellerscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller network across Quebec providing local sales, implementation, configuration, and ongoing support for Acomba customers.
• 150+ Educational InstitutionsminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSchools and colleges teaching Acomba software in accounting and business programs, with free student licensing and instructor resources.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Wave Accounting: Wave (now part of H&R Block) is a Canadian-founded cloud accounting platform offering free and low-cost accounting, invoicing, and payroll to SMBs, directly competing with Acomba GO on price and ease-of-use.
• FreshBooks: FreshBooks is a Canadian SMB-focused cloud accounting and invoicing platform, directly competing with Acomba GO for service-based SMBs and freelancer segments.
• Sage Business Cloud Accounting: Sage Business Cloud Accounting is the cloud-native counterpart to Sage 50, directly competing with Acomba Online and Acomba GO for Quebec and Canadian SMB customers seeking browser-based accounting.
• QuickBooks (Intuit): Intuit's QuickBooks is the dominant SMB accounting platform in North America with QuickBooks Online and Desktop variants, directly competing with Acomba's desktop and cloud products for Canadian SMB and accountant mindshare.
• Xero: Xero is a global cloud-native SMB accounting platform with growing Canadian presence, directly competing with Acomba GO on cloud-based accounting for small businesses and accountants.
• Sage 50 (Sage Group): Sage 50 is a long-standing on-premise/desktop accounting solution for SMBs in Canada with strong accountant channel adoption, directly competing with Acomba's flagship desktop product and accountant partner program.
• AccountEdge: AccountEdge is a desktop and mobile accounting solution for small businesses and accountants, competing directly with Acomba's flagship desktop product in the North American SMB market.
• Zoho Books: Zoho Books is a cloud-based accounting platform targeting SMBs with invoicing, automation, and a broad suite, competing with Acomba GO on modern UX and integrated business workflows.

Broad incumbents

• NetSuite (Oracle): Oracle NetSuite is a cloud ERP targeting SMB and mid-market with financial management, competing with Acomba's premium offerings and Acomba Online for growing Quebec SMBs with more complex requirements.
• Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central: Microsoft's Business Central is a broader ERP/financial management solution targeting SMBs and mid-market, competing with Acomba's higher-end tiers and professional services suite for growing Quebec SMBs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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