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Hnry vs Karbon

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Hnry

Accounting

Accounting for sole traders and the self-employed

From
1/per $100 income
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Karbon logo

Karbon

Accounting

Practice management for accounting firms

From
$59/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Hnry service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only; Karbon monthly billing option only available for teams of 4 or more users
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hnry and Karbon actually diverge.

Attributes where Hnry and Karbon differ
AttributeHnryKarbon
Starting price1/per $100 income$59/month
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription

Identical on both: free tier (No), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Hnry

  • Calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeepingnot Karbon
  • Logging expenses via photo instantlynot Karbon
  • Sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-upnot Karbon
  • Automatically withholding income taxes year-roundnot Karbon

Karbon

  • Automating client document collection for tax practice intakenot Hnry
  • Tracking all client requests in workflows tied to jobsnot Hnry
  • Aligning hours worked with billable time per engagementnot Hnry
  • Automating period close by connecting practice management to accountingnot Hnry
  • Streamlining client document submission and approval workflowsnot Hnry

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Hnry

  • Service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only
  • 1% + GST fee with $1,500 annual maximum cap
  • Minimum $0.50 fee per transaction for payments under $50

Karbon

  • Monthly billing option only available for teams of 4 or more users
  • Team plan at $59/month per user minimum cost may be expensive for smaller practices
  • No seat license discounts published; scaling costs linearly with user count

Pricing, plan by plan

Hnry

1/per $100 income

No published plan breakdown. See the Hnry review.

Karbon

$59/month
  • Team$59/month
    • Per-user pricing
    • Designed for small accounting firms
    • Minimum team size of 4 for monthly billing
  • Business$89/month
    • Per-user pricing
    • Workflow automation
    • Integrations for growing practices
  • Enterprise$null/mo
    • Custom pricing
    • Tailored for large accounting firms
    • Dedicated support

Which should you pick?

Choose Hnry if

Nothing in the data separates Hnry from Karbon on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Hnry review

Choose Karbon if

Nothing in the data separates Karbon from Hnry on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Karbon review

Questions people ask

Is Hnry or Karbon better?
Neither clearly leads. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income and Karbon at $59/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hnry or Karbon?
Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income and Karbon at $59/month.
Does Hnry or Karbon run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
What is Hnry best used for?
Hnry is most often used for calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping, logging expenses via photo instantly, sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-up, automatically withholding income taxes year-round. Of those, calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping and logging expenses via photo instantly are not what Karbon is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Hnry: How much does Hnry charge?

Hnry charges 1% plus GST of independent income paid into your Hnry Bank Account, with a maximum annual fee of $1,500. Minimum fee is $0.50 per payment for transactions under $50.

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Karbon: How much does Karbon cost?

Karbon pricing starts at $59 per user per month (Team plan, billed annually) or $79 per user per month (monthly billing for 4+ users). Business plan is $89/month annual or $99/month monthly. Enterprise pricing is custom.

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Hnry: Are there joining fees for Hnry?

No, Hnry has no joining fees, upfront payments, or credit card required to sign up.

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Karbon: Is there a discount for annual billing on Karbon?

Yes, Karbon offers annual billing at a discount compared to monthly. Team plan is $59/month annually versus $79/month monthly. Business plan is $89/month annually versus $99/month monthly.

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Hnry: Is the Hnry fee tax deductible?

Yes, Hnry automatically claims its fees as a business expense on your behalf, making them tax-deductible.

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Karbon: What is the minimum user requirement for monthly billing on Karbon?

Karbon requires a minimum team size of 4 users to access monthly billing. Teams smaller than 4 must choose annual billing.

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