Deputy or Reckon? How to Pick the Right Fit for Your Team
Stop researching and start deciding. Our feature-by-feature comparison of Deputy and Reckon gives mid-market Australian businesses the clarity they need — in minutes, not hours.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side feature ratings for Deputy and Reckon.
| Feature | Deputy | Reckon | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoicing | Deputy edges out Reckon on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more. | ||
| Expense tracking | Reckon has a slight edge in expense tracking. | ||
| Bank reconciliation | Reckon significantly outperforms Deputy on bank reconciliation, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area. | ||
| Payroll | Reckon has a slight edge in payroll. | ||
| Tax reporting and BAS | Deputy holds a small advantage in tax reporting and bas. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Multi-currency support | Deputy holds a small advantage in multi-currency support. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Inventory management | Reckon has a slight edge in inventory management. | ||
| Project accounting | Reckon holds a small advantage in project accounting. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Budgeting and forecasting | On budgeting and forecasting, Reckon is marginally stronger — but Deputy still delivers a solid experience here. | ||
| API and integrations | Deputy holds a small advantage in api and integrations. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision. | ||
| Ease of setup | When it comes to ease of setup, Deputy pulls clearly ahead of Reckon — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. | ||
| Value for money | When it comes to value for money, Deputy pulls clearly ahead of Reckon — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team. |
Invoicing
Deputy
Reckon
Deputy edges out Reckon on invoicing, though the gap is modest enough that other factors may matter more.
Expense tracking
Deputy
Reckon
Reckon has a slight edge in expense tracking.
Bank reconciliation
Deputy
Reckon
Reckon significantly outperforms Deputy on bank reconciliation, making it the stronger choice for businesses that prioritise this area.
Payroll
Deputy
Reckon
Reckon has a slight edge in payroll.
Tax reporting and BAS
Deputy
Reckon
Deputy holds a small advantage in tax reporting and bas. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Multi-currency support
Deputy
Reckon
Deputy holds a small advantage in multi-currency support. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Inventory management
Deputy
Reckon
Reckon has a slight edge in inventory management.
Project accounting
Deputy
Reckon
Reckon holds a small advantage in project accounting. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Budgeting and forecasting
Deputy
Reckon
On budgeting and forecasting, Reckon is marginally stronger — but Deputy still delivers a solid experience here.
API and integrations
Deputy
Reckon
Deputy holds a small advantage in api and integrations. For most mid-market Australian businesses, this difference alone would not drive the decision.
Ease of setup
Deputy
Reckon
When it comes to ease of setup, Deputy pulls clearly ahead of Reckon — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Value for money
Deputy
Reckon
When it comes to value for money, Deputy pulls clearly ahead of Reckon — a factor worth weighing if this capability is important to your team.
Pricing Comparison
General pricing information for each platform.
Deputy
From ~$6/user/month
Prices shown are approximate and may differ based on your plan, team size, and billing cycle. Verify directly with the vendor for current AUD rates.
Reckon
From ~$10/month
Pricing is indicative only and subject to change. We recommend contacting the vendor for a tailored quote based on your Australian business needs.
Pros & Cons
An honest look at the strengths and limitations of each platform.
Deputy
Pros
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Extensive integration ecosystem with 30+ connectors
- Australian tax compliance built in
- Streamlines BAS and financial reporting
- Solid feature set for its price point
Cons
- Add-on costs for advanced features
- Bank feed reliability varies by institution
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
- Support response times vary by plan tier
Reckon
Pros
- Cloud-based with reliable uptime
- Well-established platform with strong market presence
- Active user community and resources
- Regular platform updates and improvements
- Popular across Trades & Construction, Retail & E-commerce, Professional Services
Cons
- Onboarding documentation could be more comprehensive
- May require accounting knowledge to configure properly
- Add-on costs for advanced features
- May not suit every workflow without customisation
Best For
Which tool suits which use case.
Choose Deputy if you need
- ✓ Teams needing extensive third-party integrations
- ✓ Real-time data sync across platforms
- ✓ Financial reporting
- ✓ Hospitality & Tourism businesses
- ✓ Moderate data needs (employees, shifts)
Choose Reckon if you need
- ✓ Tax compliance
- ✓ Trades & Construction businesses
- ✓ Complex data models (invoices, contacts, payments and more)
- ✓ Retail & E-commerce organisations
- ✓ Invoicing and payments
Expert Verdict
Our Harvard-educated consultants' take on this comparison.
Clever Ops Recommendation
Deputy and Reckon are both proven accounting & finance platforms trusted by mid-market Australian businesses. The differences between them matter most in specific scenarios: integration requirements, budget constraints, and feature priorities. Rather than guessing, let our team of Harvard-educated consultants assess your needs and recommend the right fit — it is what we have been doing for 12+.
Migration Notes
What to know about switching between Deputy and Reckon.
Migrating Between Deputy and Reckon
Migrating between Deputy and Reckon involves transferring your core data and mapping custom fields. Clever Ops follows a structured migration process: discovery, data mapping, test migration, verification, and cutover. We typically complete migrations within 4-8 weeks. Historical data is preserved, and we run parallel systems during the transition to minimise risk. Post-migration, we provide 3 months of support to ensure everything runs smoothly.
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