ConvertStatement vs ProperConvert
ProperConvert by ProperSoft is a desktop application (Windows-focused) for converting bank and credit card statements to accounting formats. It supports unlimited pages on paid plans and handles encrypted PDFs. ConvertStatement is a web-based tool with rule-based parsers built for specific banks.
Feature
ConvertStatement
ProperConvert
Platform
Web-based — works on any device with a browser, no install needed
Desktop app — Windows-focused, per-device licensing required
Pricing
From $9/month for 300 pages — simple page-based pricing
$19.99/month or $179.99/year — unlimited pages per device
Export formats
CSV, Excel, OFX, QBO — all formats on all plans
QBO, QFX, OFX, QIF, CSV — wider format selection including QIF and QFX
Accuracy
Rule-based: exact extraction, verifiable against source PDF
Advertised as accurate but users report ~80% reliability on complex statements
Free tier
10 pages without signup, 50 pages/month with free account
No free tier — paid subscription only
Encrypted PDF support
Standard PDF processing — encrypted PDFs not supported
Handles password-protected and encrypted PDFs
Setup and ease of use
No setup — upload and download immediately from any browser
Download, install, configure — Windows-only, may need template adjustments
Data handling
In-memory processing, nothing stored on servers
Local processing on your Windows machine — files stay on your device
The verdict
Choose ConvertStatement if you want web-based access from any device with automatic bank detection and zero setup. Choose ProperConvert if you need unlimited pages, QIF/QFX format support, or encrypted PDF handling on a Windows machine.