Ignition
The #1 platform for professional services to get paid and run their business.
Overview
Ignition is a client engagement and commerce platform for professional services businesses, particularly accounting and bookkeeping firms. It streamlines the front-end of the client relationship by combining proposals, engagement letters, and payments into a single, seamless workflow. This helps firms get paid faster, reduce administrative overhead, and manage scope creep.
✨ Key Features
- Digital Proposals & Engagement Letters
- Integrated Payments (Direct Debit & Credit Card)
- Automated Invoicing & Billing
- Service & Pricing Library
- Client Onboarding Workflows
- Dashboard & Reporting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration of proposals, engagement letters, and payments.
- Strong focus on the accounting and bookkeeping industry.
- Automates workflow creation in other practice management systems.
Unique Value: Streamlines the entire front-end of the client relationship, from proposal to payment, ensuring firms get paid on time and reduce administrative work.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Accounting firms
- Bookkeeping businesses
- Other professional services (e.g., legal, consulting)
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Firms that need a comprehensive, back-end workflow or task management system (Ignition focuses on the engagement/payment side)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more seamless and automated experience for client onboarding and payment collection specifically for accounting professionals than generic proposal or invoicing software.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Scale tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: N/A
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