Bench
Done-for-you bookkeeping and tax filing for small US businesses, run by in-house bookkeepers. Owned by Employer.com since Dec 2024.
Status: Bench abruptly shut down on Dec 27, 2024, was acquired by Employer.com days later, and resumed service in January 2025. As of October 2026 it is operating and taking new customers under Employer.com ownership. Ask about data export and contract terms before you sign.
Bookkeeping & AccountingBest fit: Pre-seed
Website: https://www.bench.co
Pricing: Bookkeeping Light $199/mo (up to $250K annual revenue), Bookkeeping $399/mo, Bookkeeping + Tax $649/mo; 20% off yearly. See https://www.bench.co/pricing
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