How Abide compares with ATOM and TaxDome.
Tax practice tools differ most in how they charge and in what they leave out. Here is the side-by-side.
How each one charges
| Platform | Pricing model | Price | Users |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abide CRM | Firm subscription | $397 a month standalone, or $247 a month as a managed IT add-on | Unlimited |
| ATOM | Office subscription | $199 to $279 a month | Unlimited |
| TaxDome | Per-seat subscription | $800 to $1,200 per user per year | Cost rises with headcount |
Communication and marketing
| Capability | Abide CRM | ATOM | TaxDome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Two-way email | Included | Not included | Included |
| Two-way SMS | Included | Add-on | Not confirmed |
| Email marketing | Included | Not offered | Not offered |
| SMS campaigns | Included | Not offered | Not offered |
| Funnels and websites | Included | Not offered | Not offered |
| Reviews and referrals | Included | Not offered | Not offered |
AI and security
| Capability | Abide CRM | ATOM | TaxDome |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI voice and conversation tools | Add-on | Not offered | Partial |
| AI message responses and tasks | Add-on | Not offered | Partial |
| Endpoint antivirus and EDR | Through VWS | Not offered | Not offered |
| Network monitoring | Through VWS | Not offered | Not offered |
| Security awareness training | Through VWS | Not offered | Not offered |
| WISP technical safeguards | Partial support | Not offered | Not offered |
Where Abide is different, and where it is not
QuickBooks
Abide connects to QuickBooks through connectors. It is not a built-in two-way sync.
Fax
There is no built-in fax. Add a third-party e-fax service if you need one.
Document management
Abide stores and requests documents, but it is a general-purpose tool rather than one built only for accounting records.
Competitor prices and features come from information we compiled and can change at any time. Check each vendor for its current plans before you decide.