Bench Accounting
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A few focused days to build a solid replacement
Bookkeeping and accounting for small businesses
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Features
43 features across 21 categories
Accessibility(1)
Manage finances on-the-go with iOS and Android apps.
Accounting(3)
Machine learning automatically categorizes expenses accurately.
Handle transactions and reporting in multiple currencies.
Track and manage vendor information and payment history.
Analytics(2)
AI-generated score assessing overall financial health of the business.
Track key performance indicators relevant to business profitability.
CRM(1)
Maintain customer contact information and transaction history.
Collaboration(1)
Dedicated portal for accountants to review and manage client finances.
Compliance(1)
Track all changes made to financial records for compliance.
Core Accounting(4)
Automatically categorizes transactions and reconciles bank accounts.
Matches and reconciles all bank and credit card transactions automatically.
Tracks and categorizes business expenses across all accounts.
Scan and upload receipts automatically for expense tracking.
Data Management(1)
Import transactions and export reports in CSV format.
Document Management(1)
Securely store receipts, invoices, and financial documents.
Integration(1)
RESTful API for custom integrations and data access.
Integrations(1)
Real-time connection to bank accounts for automatic transaction feeds.
Invoicing(1)
Create, send, and track invoices with automated reminders.
Payments(1)
Pay bills directly from the platform and track payment history.
Payroll(1)
Manage employee payroll, taxes, and direct deposits.
Planning(2)
Create and track budgets against actual spending.
AI-powered predictions of future cash position based on historical data.
Reporting(6)
Comprehensive balance sheet showing assets, liabilities, and equity.
Create custom financial reports tailored to specific business needs.
Visual dashboard showing business financial health and trends.
Generates profit and loss statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
Detailed analysis of revenue and expenses by category.
Automated generation of quarterly financial reports.
Security(3)
Bank-level encryption for all stored financial data.
Assign different permission levels to team members and accountants.
Enhanced security with two-factor authentication for account access.
Services(3)
Professional bookkeepers review and clean up financial records monthly.
Access to CFO-level financial guidance and business advice.
Personalized tax planning sessions with accounting professionals.
Support(1)
Access to professional bookkeepers for reconciliation and cleanup.
Tax(7)
Automatically tracks potential tax deductions throughout the year.
Track business mileage for tax deduction purposes.
Calculates estimated quarterly tax payments with AI accuracy.
AI suggests appropriate tax categories for transactions.
Calculates and tracks estimated tax payment requirements.
Prepares financial statements and documentation needed for tax filing.
Prepares comprehensive tax summary for year-end filing.
Workflow(1)
Set up approval processes for business expenses.
Pricing
Starter
- ✓Automated bookkeeping with human support
Core
Popular- ✓Full bookkeeping with monthly cleanup
Premium
- ✓Advanced reporting and tax preparation
Elite
- ✓CFO services and financial consulting
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Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 43 features at easy complexity.
Build vs Buy
Should you build a Bench Accounting alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 43 features.
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Buying Bench Accounting saves ~$12,240 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 4/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
25 known integrations