{"id":36156,"date":"2026-04-20T17:58:47","date_gmt":"2026-04-20T12:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/?p=36156"},"modified":"2026-06-09T19:58:40","modified_gmt":"2026-06-09T14:28:40","slug":"goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/","title":{"rendered":"GoProposal vs Outbooks Proposal: Which is Better for UK Accountants?"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"vgblk-rw-wrapper limit-wrapper\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a prospect asks about pricing and does not get a reply for a few days, it creates uncertainty. Accounting firms that rely on email chains and manually created documents make the process more complicated than it needs to be. The<a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/\"> right proposal software<\/a> helps make it clear and straightforward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoProposal has been the recognised name in UK <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/\">accounting proposal software <\/a>since 2016. It was founded by UK accountant James Ashford and became part of Sage in October 2021. Outbooks Proposal is the independent alternative, built from direct experience working with UK accounting practices. It includes <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/engagement-letter\/\">engagement letters<\/a> as standard, requires no card to start a free trial and allows prospects to generate a proposal directly from the firm&#8217;s own website, without any input from the accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#The_Hidden_Cost_of_Manual_Proposals\" >The Hidden Cost of Manual Proposals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#How_GoProposal_Works\" >How GoProposal Works?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Pricing_and_Proposals\" >Pricing and Proposals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Compliance_tools\" >Compliance tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#AppsMap\" >AppsMap<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#How_Outbooks_Proposal_Works\" >How Outbooks Proposal Works?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Building_and_Sending_Proposals\" >Building and Sending Proposals<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Why_eSignatures_are_important_for_accountants_in_the_UK\" >Why eSignatures are important for accountants in the UK?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#The_Connected_Workflow\" >The Connected Workflow<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Website_Integration\" >Website Integration<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#How_the_Two_Tools_Compare\" >How the Two Tools Compare?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Pricing_Comparison\" >Pricing Comparison<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#GoProposal\" >GoProposal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Outbooks_Proposal_Tool\" >Outbooks Proposal Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Which_tool_is_right_for_your_firm\" >Which tool is right for your firm?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#GoProposal_is_the_stronger_choice_if_your_firm\" >GoProposal is the stronger choice if your firm:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Outbooks_Proposal_is_the_stronger_choice_if_your_firm\" >Outbooks Proposal is the stronger choice if your firm:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#How_much_does_GoProposal_cost\" >How much does GoProposal cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#How_much_does_Outbooks_Proposal_cost\" >How much does Outbooks Proposal cost?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Does_GoProposal_include_engagement_letters_in_its_base_price\" >Does GoProposal include engagement letters in its base price?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Does_Outbooks_Proposal_include_engagement_letters\" >Does Outbooks Proposal include engagement letters?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#What_is_the_Outbooks_Proposal_API_integration\" >What is the Outbooks Proposal API integration?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/goproposal-vs-outbooks-proposal\/#Is_GoProposal_owned_by_Sage\" >Is GoProposal owned by Sage?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>GoProposal offers an AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/the-psychology-of-pricing\/\">pricing engine<\/a>, quarterly updated engagement letters via OverSuite, automated annual fee reviews and AML identity checks, all under Sage ownership since 2021.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outbooks Proposal includes engagement letters at every paid tier, supports single and multiple signatories on eSignatures and automates payment collection from the moment a proposal is accepted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Outbooks Proposal is an accounting proposal tool that offers API <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/automated-client-proposals-api-integration\/\">website integration<\/a>, letting prospects generate a proposal from the firm&#8217;s website without any accountant involvement.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Smaller firms and sole practitioners will find Outbooks Proposal more cost-effective. Larger practices needing AML checks and deep compliance automation may find GoProposal worth the additional cost.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Hidden_Cost_of_Manual_Proposals\"><\/span>The Hidden Cost of Manual Proposals<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most accounting firms do not realise how much the <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/hidden-costs-managing-proposals-without-automation\/\">manual proposal process<\/a> costs them, not just in time but in clients they never knew they lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From a prospect\u2019s side, the process usually looks like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>They ask about fees on a Tuesday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They get a PDF on Thursday<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>By Friday they have signed with someone who replied within the hour<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even when the proposal is sent, the process is still not complete. Signatures often need follow ups, payment setup is done separately and engagement letters can be delayed or missed. This slows down onboarding and creates gaps in the workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For accounting firms, this leads to inconsistent quotes, slower <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/client-onboarding-for-accounting-firms\/\">client onboarding<\/a> and delayed cash flow even after approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.co.uk\/making-tax-digital-2025-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Making Tax Digital (MTD)<\/a> for Income Tax requiring more frequent client interaction and structured workflows, delays in proposals and onboarding can directly impact how quickly firms can take on and manage new clients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_GoProposal_Works\"><\/span>How GoProposal Works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1900\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software.webp\" alt=\"GoProposal accounting proposal software interface for client engagement and pricing\" class=\"wp-image-36161\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software.webp 1900w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-300x126.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-1024x430.webp 1024w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-150x63.webp 150w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-768x323.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-1536x645.webp 1536w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-1260x529.webp 1260w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-630x265.webp 630w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-420x176.webp 420w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-840x353.webp 840w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/goproposal-accounting-proposal-software-315x132.webp 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1900px) 100vw, 1900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoProposal is built around one idea: agree the price while you are still sitting with the client. Not in a <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/when-how-send-follow-up-email-no-reply\/\">follow-up email<\/a>. Not the next morning. Right there, in the meeting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_and_Proposals\"><\/span><strong>Pricing and Proposals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The Pricing Wizard builds suggested fees based on best practices from UK accounting firms. Answer three quick questions and the system does the rest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Every team member quotes from the same approved structure, so no two people in the firm are charging different amounts for the same work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposals are produced instantly during the meeting, branded to your firm, with service breakdowns, team pages and testimonials included<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Different templates are available for different client types, sole traders, limited companies and growing businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is one of the clearest advantages of a dedicated proposal tool over manual documents. The price feels justified before the client has had time to question it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Compliance_tools\"><\/span><strong>Compliance tools<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The OverSuite add-on generates letters of engagement instantly for the exact services selected, covering ICAEW, ACCA, AAT and CIOT standards, updated every quarter<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Anti-Money Laundering add-on handles identity verification, KYC risk assessments and ongoing monitoring inside the same platform. UK accountants have a legal obligation to verify new clients before taking them on, and GoProposal brings that process into the onboarding workflow rather than treating it as a separate task<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The annual fee review flags clients due for repricing automatically and drafts the communication to go with it<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"AppsMap\"><\/span><strong>AppsMap<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AppsMap lets you build a visual diagram of the technology tools you recommend for a client directly into the proposal. It shows how the apps connect and how data flows between them, shifting the conversation from fees to strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Outbooks_Proposal_Works\"><\/span>How Outbooks Proposal Works?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1895\" height=\"872\" src=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk.webp\" alt=\"Outbooks proposal software for UK accountants to price, propose and collect payments in one place\" class=\"wp-image-36160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk.webp 1895w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-300x138.webp 300w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-1024x471.webp 1024w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-150x69.webp 150w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-768x353.webp 768w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-1536x707.webp 1536w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-1260x580.webp 1260w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-630x290.webp 630w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-420x193.webp 420w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-840x387.webp 840w, https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/outbooks-proposal-software-uk-315x145.webp 315w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1895px) 100vw, 1895px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outbooks Proposal connects every step from a prospect&#8217;s first enquiry to payment collected, with nothing manual required between any of them. It was built from direct conversations with UK accounting firms that struggled to price consistently and propose professionally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Building_and_Sending_Proposals\"><\/span><strong>Building and Sending Proposals<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every proposal is built from a team-approved <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/pricing-your-accounting-services-guide-fixed-vs-value-based\/\">pricing structure<\/a>, so the fee is consistent regardless of who creates it<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proposals go out as a secure link. Clients open them in a browser on any device, no downloads needed<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can see exactly when a client has opened the proposal, so follow-up is always timed right<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Most firms are live and sending online proposals the same day they sign up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_eSignatures_are_important_for_accountants_in_the_UK\"><\/span><strong>Why eSignatures are important for accountants in the UK?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An engagement letter is not just a formality. It is legal protection. A properly signed letter issued before work begins defines the exact scope of work, demonstrates compliance with ICAEW and ACCA professional standards and gives you legal standing if a client disputes fees later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paper and email-based signatures create gaps. Letters sent but not returned. Days spent chasing. Documents filed inconsistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Outbooks Proposal removes every one of those gaps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Single signatory support for sole traders and individuals<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Multiple signatory support for limited companies where two directors must sign, handled automatically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>HMRC-recognised <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/e-signatures-tool-accounting\/\">eSignatures<\/a>, legally valid and professionally delivered<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clients sign from any device in under a minute via a secure link<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Connected_Workflow\"><\/span><strong>The Connected Workflow<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When a proposal is accepted, the engagement letter is generated and sent automatically. No manual trigger. No separate tool. Payment collection begins at the same moment, direct debit or card, set up within the same workflow. This removes the need to chase signatures, follow up payments or handle separate conversations later.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Website_Integration\"><\/span><strong>Website Integration<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On the Unlimited Premium plan, the proposal tool integrates into your firm&#8217;s website. A prospect visits, selects their services, reviews the pricing and receives a complete branded proposal automatically, at any time of day, without anyone from your team being involved. Setup takes few hours in total and works on WordPress, Squarespace, Wix and custom-built sites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_the_Two_Tools_Compare\"><\/span>How the Two Tools Compare?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Both tools are built for UK accounting and bookkeeping firms. Both cover proposals, eSignatures and payment collection. The differences appear when you look at what each tool includes from the start and what requires additional payment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other tools such as Ignition also operate in this space, but the proposal software comparison here focuses specifically on GoProposal and Outbooks Proposal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Aspect<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">GoProposal<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Outbooks Proposal<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Starting price<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a370\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a310\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Free trial<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">30 days, card required<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1 month, no card required<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Proposals<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Limited by plan<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited on all plans<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Engagement letters<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Add-on via OverSuite<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Included as standard<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Anti-Money Laundering checks<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Paid add-on<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Annual fee review<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Automated<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>AppsMap<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not included<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>eSignature<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes, single and multiple signatories<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Payment collection<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Via GoCardless<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">From point of acceptance<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Website integration<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Not available<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Letter standards<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ICAEW, ACCA, AAT, CIOT<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">ICAEW, ACCA<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Integrations<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Xero, QuickBooks, Karbon, GoCardless<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Xero, QuickBooks, Sage<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Ownership<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Sage, since 2021<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Independent<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Pricing_Comparison\"><\/span>Pricing Comparison<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All prices exclude VAT. <a href=\"https:\/\/goproposal.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoProposal<\/a> pricing is taken directly from their website. <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/\">Outbooks Proposal<\/a> pricing is taken directly from their website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GoProposal\"><\/span><strong>GoProposal<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Plan<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Proposals<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Users<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Solo<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a370\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">5\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a3100\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Standard<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a3140\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">50\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Premium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a3225\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All plans include unlimited clients, <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/consistent-pricing\/\">consistent pricing<\/a>, automated engagement letters and integrations with Xero, QuickBooks, Karbon and GoCardless. OverSuite and Anti-Money Laundering checks are paid add-ons, both free to trial during the 30-day period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outbooks_Proposal_Tool\"><\/span><strong>Outbooks Proposal<\/strong> Tool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Plan<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Price<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Proposals<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Engagement letters signed\/month<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Basic<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a310\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">2<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Premium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a325\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">10<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Unlimited<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a350\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">500<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Unlimited Premium<\/strong><\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">\u00a3100\/month<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">1,000<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All plans include proposals, engagement letters, digital signing and eSignature support. The personalised outgoing mailbox is available from the Unlimited plan. The website integration is on Unlimited Premium. A one-month free trial is available with no card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong> Always check <a href=\"https:\/\/goproposal.com\/pricing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">GoProposal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/\">Outbooks Proposal<\/a> directly before making any purchasing decision, as prices may be updated by either provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Which_tool_is_right_for_your_firm\"><\/span>Which tool is right for your firm?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The right tool depends on your firm&#8217;s size, client complexity and how structured your proposal process needs to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"GoProposal_is_the_stronger_choice_if_your_firm\"><\/span>GoProposal is the stronger choice if your firm:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Handles complex, multi-service clients where pricing needs to account for transaction volume and service scope in detail<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs engagement letters that update quarterly, aligned with ICAEW&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/engagement-letter-everything-you-need-to-know\/\">engagement letter requirements<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wants an automated annual fee review process with built-in repricing communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires integrated AML identity checks and KYC risk assessments in one platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Values the AppsMap feature for presenting a client&#8217;s technology stack within the proposal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has budget for the full platform including add-ons, which can reach \u00a3225 per month excluding VAT<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Outbooks_Proposal_is_the_stronger_choice_if_your_firm\"><\/span>Outbooks Proposal is the stronger choice if your firm:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is smaller, cost-conscious or setting up a formal proposal process for the first time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wants proposals, engagement letters and payment collection in one place with no add-on fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Needs a full month to evaluate the tool without entering card details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Requires support for multiple signatories on proposals and engagement letters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wants prospects to create proposals directly from your firm\u2019s website<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Is looking for a professional setup at an accessible monthly cost, starting at \u00a310<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The choice between these two tools is a question of what your firm genuinely needs, not which product offers more <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/features\/\">features<\/a> on paper<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoProposal is built for practices that use its pricing intelligence, compliance automation and AML checks regularly. If those features match your firm&#8217;s daily workflow, the investment makes sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\">Outbooks Proposal<\/a> is built for practices that want a clean, complete process without the overhead. Proposals, engagement letters and payment in one place, no add-on fees, a free trial with no card required and a website integration that no other tool offers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choose the tool that fits your firm as it is today. Try <a href=\"https:\/\/outbooks.com\/proposal\/\">Outbooks Proposal<\/a> free for a month and go live when you are ready.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_GoProposal_cost\"><\/span><strong>How much does GoProposal cost?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Base plans run from \u00a370 per month (Solo) to \u00a3225 per month (Premium), all excluding VAT. OverSuite and AML are available as paid add-ons on every plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_much_does_Outbooks_Proposal_cost\"><\/span><strong>How much does Outbooks Proposal cost?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Plans start at \u00a310 per month (Basic) through to \u00a3100 per month (Unlimited Premium), all excluding VAT. Engagement letters are included at every tier. A one-month free trial is available with no card required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_GoProposal_include_engagement_letters_in_its_base_price\"><\/span><strong>Does GoProposal include engagement letters in its base price?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GoProposal does not include compliance-grade engagement letters in its base price. These are provided through the OverSuite add-on, which is priced separately and updated regularly to meet ICAEW, ACCA, AAT and CIOT standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Does_Outbooks_Proposal_include_engagement_letters\"><\/span><strong>Does Outbooks Proposal include engagement letters?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"> Yes, engagement letters are included at every paid tier in line with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.icaew.com\/technical\/tas-helpsheets\/practice\/engagement-letters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ICAEW engagement letter requirements<\/a>. The number that can be digitally signed each month varies by plan, from 2 on Basic to 1,000 on Unlimited Premium.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Outbooks_Proposal_API_integration\"><\/span><strong>What is the Outbooks Proposal API integration?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is available on the Unlimited Premium plan at \u00a3100 per month. It embeds the proposal tool into the firm&#8217;s website so prospects can select services, receive instant pricing and get a complete proposal automatically, without any input from the accountant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Is_GoProposal_owned_by_Sage\"><\/span><strong>Is GoProposal owned by Sage?<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, GoProposal was acquired by Sage in October 2021 and continues as a standalone product available on the Xero and QuickBooks app stores.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><!-- .vgblk-rw-wrapper -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a prospect asks about pricing and does not get a reply for a few days, it creates uncertainty. Accounting firms that rely on email chains and manually created documents make the process more complicated than it needs to be. 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