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Compare ApexLedgerPro Free and Founder Edition.
Both editions use the same Windows installation. Free covers core bookkeeping and reporting. Founder Edition expands the same workspace with planning, AI, asset visibility, and advanced business tools.
Start with the essential workflow, then unlock more visibility and intelligence without moving to a different product.
| Feature area | Free Edition | Founder Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard and business overview | Included | Included |
| Customers, invoices, chart of accounts, transactions, journal entries | Included | Included |
| Profit and loss, balance sheet, trial balance, general ledger | Included | Included |
| Search, audit log, local backups, settings | Included | Included |
| Ask Apex AI Copilot | Not included | Included |
| What-if simulator and advanced planning | Not included | Included |
| Tax estimator and premium analysis tools | Not included | Included |
| Asset management and net worth tracking | Not included | Included |
| Upgrade path | Start here | Unlock in-app with license activation |
Why start with Free?
It gives new users a clean path into customers, invoices, transactions, reporting, and local backups without needing to commit to the advanced stack on day one.
Why unlock Founder later?
Founder Edition is for the moment when a business wants more guidance, richer planning, AI support, and a broader operational picture without switching products.