Keep Karbon for workflow. Fix the document chase.
Karbon is a workflow and email-triage suite for accounting firms. RequestLoops is not a full Karbon alternative but a focused document-collection tool you can run alongside it — at $11/month per org versus $59/user/month for Karbon Team.
| Compare features | RequestLoops | Karbon |
|---|---|---|
| RequestLoops vs Karbon | ||
| Internal workflow / tasks | No (focused) | Yes (core) |
| Email triage | ||
| Document collection from clients | Yes (core) | Basic |
| Branded client portal | ||
| SMS reminders | Every plan | Limited |
| AI form builder | ||
| Pricing | Per-org flat $11/$22/$57 | Per-user $59–$89/mo |
| RequestLoops vs Karbon | |
|---|---|
| Internal workflow / tasks | No (focused) |
| Email triage | |
| Document collection from clients | Yes (core) |
| Branded client portal | |
| SMS reminders | Every plan |
| AI form builder | |
| Pricing | Per-org flat $11/$22/$57 |
| RequestLoops vs Karbon | |
|---|---|
| Internal workflow / tasks | Yes (core) |
| Email triage | |
| Document collection from clients | Basic |
| Branded client portal | |
| SMS reminders | Limited |
| AI form builder | |
| Pricing | Per-user $59–$89/mo |
Everything you need to collect documents, signatures, and data
From simple file uploads to complex multi-step forms. RequestLoops handles it all.
Smart Reminders
Automated email and SMS reminders that adapt to recipient behavior.
AI Form Builder
Describe what you need and let AI create your form in seconds.
Pricing comparison
Karbon shines at internal workflow: email triage, tasks, kanban-style work pipelines and team collaboration. Document collection is part of it but not the centre.
RequestLoops centres on document collection — branded portal, structured requests, SMS and email reminders, AI validation. Many firms run Karbon for internal workflow and RequestLoops for the client-facing document side.
RequestLoops
| Plan | Monthly | Yearly |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $11/mo | $110/yr ($9.17/mo) |
| Pro | $22/mo | $220/yr ($18.33/mo) |
| Business | $57/mo | $570/yr ($47.50/mo) |
Yearly billing saves about 22%.
Karbon
| Plan | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Team | $59 |
| Business | $89 |
| Enterprise | Custom or included |
Karbon Team starts at $59/user/month billed annually; Business at $89/user/month; Enterprise quoted per firm.
Pricing accurate as of 2026-08-24; verify on the vendor site before contracting. For the latest pricing, see Karbon.
When to choose RequestLoops
- • Your bottleneck is the document chase, not internal triage.
- • You want a flat per-org price, not per-user.
- • You already have Karbon and want a stronger client-facing workflow.
When to choose Karbon
- • You need email triage and team workflow, not just document collection.
- • You want one tool for tasks, comms and clients.
FAQ
Everything firms ask before switching from Karbon.
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