Argo Books
Argo Books is free accounting and invoicing software for small business.
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Description
Argo Books is free accounting and invoicing software for small business. Track income and expenses, send invoices, and scan receipts in minutes.
About Argo Books
What is Argo Books?
Argo Books is a desktop bookkeeping and financial management application founded by Evan in Saskatoon, Canada. It operates locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
What Argo Books does
The software handles expense tracking, receipt scanning, invoice creation, inventory counts, and rental bookings. It imports bank statements and spreadsheets without requiring bank login credentials and creates tax reports and Canadian payroll forms.
Who Argo Books is for
Argo Books is built for small business owners, startups, contractors, and solo entrepreneurs who want desktop accounting tools without storing financial data on cloud servers.
How Argo Books works
Users install the desktop application and manage financial records offline. Company files are stored on the local device and encrypted with AES-256-GCM, with optional biometric login via Touch ID or Windows Hello.
Key features
- Runs as a desktop app on Windows, macOS, and Linux that works offline
- Encrypts local company files on disk using AES-256-GCM with biometric unlock support
- Creates and tracks branded invoices with direct online card payment links via Stripe and Square
- Scans receipts and automatically categorizes expense items into transaction records
- Imports bank statements and spreadsheets from CSV, Excel, and PDF formats without connecting bank logins
- Generates financial reports including income statements, balance sheets, and Canadian payroll T4 forms
Pricing
As listed on argorobots.com, checked 14 October 2026. Prices can change; see the site for current terms.
- Free plan is $0 forever with up to 25 invoices and 10 receipt scans monthly across unlimited companies
- Premium plan costs $15 CAD per month or $150 CAD per year billed annually
Facts from argorobots.com, checked 14 October 2026
- Founded by Evan in Saskatoon, Canada
- Runs locally on Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Encrypts business data on disk using AES-256-GCM
- Offers a Free plan and a Premium plan at $15 CAD per month
Written from Argo Books's own website (Homepage, Pricing, Features, About). The maker can claim this listing to edit it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is company data stored in Argo Books?
Data is stored locally on the user's computer encrypted with AES-256-GCM, allowing full offline operation without cloud storage.
Does Argo Books require an active bank connection?
No, bank statements can be imported directly from downloaded CSV, Excel, or PDF files without entering online banking credentials.
What features are included in the Free tier?
The Free plan includes unlimited companies, inventory tracking, transaction categorization, 25 invoices per month, and 10 receipt scans.