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DocNag vs DocChase

DocChase is a small document-collection tool for bookkeeping firms with a Solo plan at $12/month (up to 15 active clients), Firm at $26/month (75 clients, 3 team members) and Practice at $49/month, all with a 14-day free trial, as shown on docchase.app. DocNag does the same core job with a permanent free plan: $0 for 3 active requests, $19 for 25, $39 for 100, with automatic reminders on every plan.

Pricing and features checked October 2026 from each product's public pages. They change, so confirm on DocChase's site before deciding. We are the maker of DocNag, so weigh this accordingly; we've tried to be fair.

DocChaseDocNag
Built forMonthly document collection for bookkeeping firmsDocument collection for US solo bookkeepers and tax preparers
PricingSolo $12, Firm $26, Practice $49 per month as displayed (checked on docchase.app, November 2026); the page does not say whether these are annual or monthly ratesFree for 3 active requests, $19/month for 25, $39/month for 100; month to month
LimitsCounted in active clients: 15 on Solo, 75 on Firm, unlimited on Practice; team seats start at FirmCounted in active requests, not seats; no per-user charge
Free option14-day free trial, no credit cardPermanent free plan for 3 active requests, no card
RemindersAutomatic email reminders on every plan with customizable cadence; SMS on PracticeAutomatic email reminders on every plan, every 3 days, firmer tone on the third; no SMS
Client loginNone: magic link, email code verificationNone: private upload link per request
Getting startedStart a 14-day trialSign up with an email, no card, and send a first request the same day

Choose DocChase if…

You have a steady list of up to 15 recurring monthly clients and want the lowest entry price, a configurable reminder cadence, or SMS later.

Choose DocNag if…

You want a permanent free plan to test with real clients first, or you count work by open requests rather than by client headcount.

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3 active requests free, no card needed. Set up your first request in two minutes.

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