Bench is gone.
Your books don't have to be.
Switch to BookKeeping.business in 48 hours. Dedicated bookkeeper, tax prep available as add-on, all software tools managed for you, AI receipt capture built in. Everything Bench did — and everything they didn't.
Last reviewed: May 10, 2026 · Pricing and feature details verified against current public sources.
What Bench never gave you
Bench was bookkeeping-only. We handle the full picture — books, taxes, payroll, receipts, and financial insights — in one place.
Side-by-side: Bench vs. BookKeeping.business
| Feature | Bench (Closed) | BookKeeping.business |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly bookkeeping | ||
| Dedicated bookkeeper (same person) | ||
| All software tools covered | ||
| Business tax filing available | Add-on | |
| Personal tax filing available | Add-on | |
| Payroll included | ||
| AI receipt capture included | ||
| AP/AR management | Enterprise | |
| Cash flow forecasting | ||
| CPA portal access | ||
| Financial reports (P&L, Balance Sheet) | ||
| Self-serve client portal | ||
| Mobile receipt upload | ||
| Email receipt forwarding | ||
| Weekly financial digest emails | ||
| Starting Price | $249/mo (discontinued) | $249/mo — all-inclusive |
Switch from Bench in 3 steps
No disruption to your business. We handle the heavy lifting.
Sign up & onboard
Create your free account and complete the 5-minute onboarding wizard. Tell us about your business, entity type, and current books status.
We import your data
Export your Bench data (CSV or PDF reports) and upload them to your portal. Our team imports your chart of accounts, historical transactions, and open items.
Books are live
Your dedicated bookkeeper picks up where Bench left off. Monthly reconciliation, tax-ready books, and financial reports — all running with no gaps.
Everything Bench did. Plus everything they didn't.
Dedicated Bookkeeper
Same person every month. They know your business, your industry, and your books. No rotating teams.
Tax Filing Add-On
Business and personal tax prep & filing available as add-on — federal + state e-filing. Seamless since we already know your books.
Payroll Included
Payroll managed for you. W-2s, 1099s, direct deposit, tax withholding — all handled.
Receipt Capture
Upload, email, or snap receipts. AI extracts vendor, date, amount, category. No Dext subscription needed.
AP/AR on Enterprise
Bills paid, invoices sent, cash flow forecasted. 15 ACH + 15 checks/month included on Enterprise.
All Software Covered
We manage every tool our team needs. No separate subscriptions. Your CPA gets read-only access to your books anytime.
Questions from former Bench customers
What happened to Bench?
Bench Accounting ceased operations and stopped serving clients. If you were a Bench customer, you need to find a new bookkeeping provider and migrate your financial data to avoid gaps in your books.
How quickly can I switch?
Most migrations complete within 48 hours. Sign up, upload your Bench export data, and our team imports everything into your books. Your dedicated bookkeeper picks up right where Bench left off.
Is it more expensive than Bench?
Our Essentials plan starts at $249/month — the same as Bench's base price. We include payroll, receipt capture, and all software tools at no extra cost. Tax prep is available as a seamless add-on since we already manage your books — no starting from scratch with a separate CPA.
Do I need to buy any software?
No. We cover all software costs. Accounting, payroll, receipt capture — every tool our team needs is covered in your monthly fee. No pass-through software charges.
Will I get the same bookkeeper every month?
Yes. Unlike Bench which rotated teams, you get a dedicated bookkeeper who knows your business. Same person, every month, building context over time.
Can my CPA access my books?
Yes. We provide a read-only CPA portal so your accountant can view your books, documents, and tax deadlines anytime — no login sharing needed.
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