Independent reviews & comparisons
Hands-on reviews of the software, services, and accounts Canadian small businesses use day-to-day. We use the products before we write about them, we re-check pricing each quarter, and we disclose every commercial relationship.
Incorporation & legal
Best incorporation services
Ownr vs. LawDepot vs. MyCorporation
Full hands-on comparison across price, scope, and support – federal and provincial.
Read the comparison →Legal help: DIY vs. a lawyer
LawDepot templates vs. hiring a lawyer
When DIY documents are enough, when you need a real lawyer – plus free and low-cost legal consultation services by province.
Read the guide →Money & banking
Best business bank accounts
Wealthsimple vs. Wise vs. RBC vs. Tangerine
Fees, FX, integrations, and credit options compared for Canadian businesses.
Read the comparison →Best business credit cards
Amex vs. RBC Avion vs. CIBC
Points, perks, and approval odds for new corporations – including cards that approve on personal credit.
Read the comparison →Software
Best accounting software
Zoho Books vs. Xero vs. FreshBooks vs. Wave
For Canadian businesses, with notes on GST/HST and provincial sales tax handling.
Read the comparison →Best payroll software
Wagepoint vs. Humi vs. ADP vs. Payment Evolution
CRA remittances, CPP/EI, T4s, and pricing compared for Canadian payroll.
Read the comparison →Best CRM for small business
HubSpot vs. Pipedrive vs. monday.com vs. Zoho
Features, pricing, and ease of use – from free tiers to full sales platforms.
Read the comparison →How we review
For every review, we sign up for the product, run real-world scenarios (incorporating a fake company, processing a sample payroll, importing test transactions), and document what works and what breaks. We list affiliate partners openly - the partnership doesn’t move our rankings, but it does fund the work. The disclosure page explains the rules we follow.
Last updated: June 9, 2026. We review this page when rules or pricing change. Spot an error?