Bookkeeping Services · pricing · Updated September 2026
Bench pricing (2026)
Bench starts at $199/mo (Bookkeeping Grow) as checked on 2026-09-02, read from Bench's own pricing page; 3 plans. Best for small US businesses. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $199/mo (Bookkeeping Grow) · 20% off with annual billing
- Free tier: No
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR —
- Best for: small US businesses; sole proprietors; catch-up bookkeeping
As of · every figure below links to its source
Bench plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bookkeeping Grow | $199 | −20% | flat | Billed annually at $1,910/yr ($159.17/mo effective). Month-to-month rate $199/mo. For businesses under $250K annual revenue. Includes dedicated bookkeeping experts, monthly books, P&L and balance sheet, pre-scheduled touchpoints. | bench.co |
| Bookkeeping Core | $399 | −20% | flat | Billed annually at $3,830/yr ($319.17/mo effective). Month-to-month rate $399/mo. Includes dedicated experts, unlimited communication, monthly books, custom categorizations. | bench.co |
| Bookkeeping Core + Tax | $599 | −20% | flat | Billed annually at $5,750/yr ($479.17/mo effective). Month-to-month rate $599/mo. Includes everything in Core plus licensed tax professionals filing business and individual income tax returns. | bench.co |
Last verified 2026-09-02. https://bench.co/pricing/ fetched 2026-06-15 Re-verified 2026-09-02 against the live pricing page; published figures unchanged.
Price changes
Price on record
$199/moFirst on record 2026-06-27
A new dated entry is stamped here each time the price moves — the record builds itself.
Tracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Stripe, Shopify, Square, Relay, Bluevine.
Key features: SOC 2 Type 2 examined annually against AICPA-defined standards by a third party; Dedicated human bookkeeping team with tax-ready monthly financials; Smart automation combined with human expert review; One prior month of bookkeeping prepared free at onboarding.
Plan limits: Grow plan limited to businesses under $250K annual revenue; Core plan: unlimited communication and reports.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Bench cost?
Bench starts at $199/mo (Bookkeeping Grow); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-09-02.
Is Bench cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Bench publishes a 20% discount for paying annually (on the Bookkeeping Grow plan). Verified 2026-09-02.
What are cheaper alternatives to Bench?
Cheaper bookkeeping services than Bench (entry $199/mo) include Botkeeper at $59/mo, Pilot at $99/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
Does Bench support HIPAA?
Bench HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: —.
Does Bench have a free plan?
Bench free tier: No.
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