StowbillAn alternative to Suralink and AuditDashboard that runs the whole engagement
Suralink and AuditDashboard are well-known client request portals for audit firms, and both have been adding features such as e-signature and workflow. If you want document collection plus the rest of the engagement in one place, and pricing that suits firms in Pakistan and the Gulf, Stowbill is worth comparing.
At a glance
Competitor details are from public sources and third-party pricing sites as of October 2026 and may be out of date.
| Stowbill | Suralink | AuditDashboard | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Client request portal | Yes, no client login | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic reminders | Day 3, 7 and 14 | Yes | Yes |
| Published pricing | Yes, per user, clients free | Third-party sources list about $17–39 per user per month | Third-party sources list from about CA$29 per user per month |
| Stage gates and partner approvals | Yes | Not a core feature | Not a core feature |
| Trial balance and lead schedules | Yes | No | No |
| ISQM 1 firm module | Yes | No | No |
| Local currency billing (PKR, AED) | Yes | Not found | Not found |
When a portal on its own is enough
If your firm already has a working-paper system and a quality process it's happy with, and you only need to collect documents, a dedicated portal can be a good fit.
When Stowbill is a better fit
- You want requests, reviews, sign-offs, approvals and signatures in the same engagement file.
- You need evidence for ICAP, SOCPA or UAE quality reviews, not just a document inbox.
- You want to pay in PKR or AED, and not pay for client users.
Questions
Can we use Stowbill only as a client portal?
Yes. Many firms start with client requests and add gates and sign-offs later.
Do you charge per client or per engagement?
No. Pricing is per staff user. Clients and engagements are unlimited.
Last reviewed 27 October 2026. General information, not professional or legal advice.
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