Astra Engage
7.6#3 in accounting practice management softwareFrom $449 a yearAndroidiOSWebAPI
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BrightManager
6.9#11 in accounting practice management softwareFrom £409.25 a yearWeb
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| Fact | Astra Engage | BrightManager |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance | The maker says its infrastructure is SOC 2 Type II audited and that HIPAA business associate agreements are available with dedicated database silos. | Bright says it is aligned to ISO 27001 and complies with GDPR and the UK Data Protection Act 2018. |
| Integrations | The product pages describe links among CRM accounts, projects, proposals, portals, and the product catalog, including project visibility in client portals. | Listed integrations include Xero, QuickBooks, FreeAgent, Sage, Companies House, Ireland’s CRO, BrightPropose, BrightAccountsProduction and BrightTax. |
| Support | Support is offered by email with a typical 24-hour response and by phone weekdays from 9 AM to 5 PM Central Time. | Bright lists BrightManager help guides, phone support at 01926 355 366, email support and weekday opening hours. |
Astra Engage plans
- Service Desk add-on$60 a month
- Starter$449 a year
- Professional$1,529 a year
- Enterprise$2,499 a year
BrightManager plans
- Essential£42.63 a month
- Advanced£57.85 a month
- Premium£57.85 a month
- Essential£409.25 a year
- Advanced£694.26 a year
- Premium£694.26 a year
Pick Astra Engage if…
Astra Engage suits small and mid-sized businesses that want CRM, proposals, project management, and client portals in one platform. Its described industries include MSPs, agencies, professional services, and manufacturing.
Pick BrightManager if…
BrightManager suits accounting practices, bookkeepers, and payroll bureaus that need to coordinate compliance work, client onboarding, documents, and time. Practices should consider the per-user starting price and plan-specific contract terms.