A free ProperSoft alternative that runs in your browser
Quick answer
StatementTidy is a free, browser-based ProperSoft alternative for digital PDF bank statements, exporting to CSV, Excel, QBO, and QIF with no install and no licence. ProperSoft sells a desktop suite at roughly $19.99/month, $119.99/year, or a $199.99 one-time lifetime licence - worth considering if you prefer owning a desktop tool outright or need formats we do not cover.
Side-by-side
| Capability | ProperSoft | StatementTidy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$19.99/mo · ~$119.99/yr · ~$199.99 lifetime | Free |
| Delivery | Desktop application (install required) | Browser - nothing to install |
| One-time purchase option | Yes - lifetime licence | Not applicable (free) |
| QBO / Web Connect output | Yes | Yes |
| QIF for Quicken | Yes | Yes |
| CSV / Excel output | Yes | Yes |
| Breadth of formats | Broad - many converters in one suite | CSV, Excel, QBO, QIF |
| Reconciled to opening/closing balance | Varies | Yes - every conversion |
| Scanned statements (OCR) | Varies by product | Early access - not yet shipped |
Competitor details reflect publicly listed information and can change. Confirm on ProperSoft's own site before deciding.
The lifetime licence is a genuine argument
ProperSoft's one-time purchase is unusual in a subscription-heavy market, and for someone who converts statements for years it can work out cheaper than any recurring plan. We are not going to pretend otherwise. What it does not remove is the install, the licence key, and keeping a desktop tool current as bank formats drift.
Both process locally - one needs no install
As with other desktop converters, ProperSoft processes files on your own machine, so your statements are not uploaded. StatementTidy reaches the same outcome inside the browser sandbox, with no installer and no filesystem access. If your objection to hosted converters is privacy rather than convenience, both approaches satisfy it; the browser route just removes the setup.
Format breadth versus reconciliation depth
ProperSoft's suite covers a wide matrix of input and output formats across many products. StatementTidy deliberately covers fewer outputs - CSV, Excel, QBO, QIF - and puts the effort into the conversion being correct: every transaction is checked against the statement's opening and closing balance, multi-line descriptions are merged rather than split, and rows the parser is unsure about are flagged instead of silently dropped.
Try before you buy either
The honest test is your own statements. Run a real PDF through the free converter and check that the totals tie out. If the layout does not parse cleanly, a mature desktop suite may handle it and is worth the licence - and we would like to know which bank and format so we can fix the gap.
Try it on your own statement
Converted in your browser - your statement never leaves your device.
Doing this monthly or across clients?
Batch multi-file conversion and direct QuickBooks/Xero sync — join the early-access list. We only collect your email, never your statement.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free ProperSoft alternative?
Yes. StatementTidy converts digital PDF bank and credit card statements to CSV, Excel, QBO, or QIF for free in your browser, with no install, no licence key, and no signup.
How much does ProperSoft cost?
Publicly listed pricing is around $19.99 per month, $119.99 per year, or a $199.99 one-time lifetime licence covering its converters. Confirm current pricing on ProperSoft's own site before buying.
Does StatementTidy require an install?
No. It runs entirely in the browser. ProperSoft is a desktop application you download, install, and license.
Can StatementTidy export QBO and QIF like ProperSoft?
Yes. It produces QBO (Web Connect) files for QuickBooks and QIF files for Quicken, alongside CSV and Excel.
Which is better for a one-off conversion?
For a single statement or occasional use, a free browser converter avoids paying for and installing software you will rarely open. A lifetime licence makes more sense if you convert statements regularly for years.