Rethinking Bench Accounting Pricing? Wishup Might Fit

Considering Bench for your accounting?

They're a solid pick, but what if you could get the same elite-level accountants at more flexible pricing, trained in AI tools, and trusted by 1500+ founders across industries?

In this blog, we break down how Wishup’s virtual accounting assistants stack up against Bench so you can make the smartest call for your business.

Wishup Accounting Features

Wishup bookkeeping and accounting services include:

• Setting up of books of accounts
• Recording bank and credit card transactions
• Accounts receivable management
• Accounts payable management
• Reconciliation of accounts
• Assistance in financial statement preparation and review
• Generating monthly reports and transaction categorization
• You're assigned a dedicated bookkeeper who understands your business needs

• Unlimited communication with your bookkeeper and account manager
• Spend management via the top expenses report on QuickBooks, Freshworks/Xero, or your preferred accounting dashboard
• Unlimited access to Wishup's in-house team, who provide expert small business advice for your questions, at no extra cost
• Backend task support team to double-check all the assigned work and avoid human errors
• Daily end-of-the-day report through the in-house employee management app
• Monthly meetings with the dedicated customer success manager
• Access to the top 0.1% of talent, pre-vetted by ex-entrepreneurs
• Certified bookkeepers with knowledge of third-party accounting software like QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, etc

Additionally, Wishup's dedicated bookkeepers verify the accuracy of the data you receive across various accounts. 

Plus, there are no onboarding fees for bookkeeping and accounting services.

All of our bookkeeping is managed in QuickBooks Online, the most commonly used accounting software solution preferred by our 1500+ clients. But the advantage of Wishup bookkeepers is that they are also flexible and can work with other software, such as Zoho and Xero.

These accounting software programs are easy to use and support small, mid-sized, and large businesses, as well as e-commerce businesses and self-employed individuals.

What do the Bench Accounting features include?

• Catch-up and monthly bookkeeping
• Communication with your bookkeeper, with a maximum response time of 24 hours
• Cash management
• Offers bench accounting software
• Works in tandem with CPA firms
• Your business financial accounts are linked to the Bench account
• Income tax filing and advisory support
• Year-end financial package
• Not compatible with QuickBooks or any other software
• The bookkeeper communicates on the Bench platform
• Assigned Bench CPA communicates with you via email, and they have another platform to communicate about taxes

While Bench Accounting doesn't offer accrual accounting services, ‍Wishup specializes in cash and accrual accounting. 

Bench Accounting has mixed online reviews from its customers. A review about Bench on Trustpilot points out that you can't cancel your yearly contract until 60 days after it ends, and they won't refund your money.

Another customer cited how frequent changes made by Bench Accounting impacted their business.

Bench customers frequently report late books, even when deadlines are crucial for tax filings and financial decision-making.

Also, many users have cited unresponsive teams, contradictory instructions, and frustration in trying to resolve simple queries.

Wishup is rated 4.7 on Trustpilot and 4.9 on Clutch by its global customers. Here's how Wishup is able to meet the accounting needs of businesses.

Dedicated and Consistent Accounting Support

Wishup assigns each business owner a dedicated virtual accountant.

This professional becomes familiar with your operations and maintains consistency over the long term.

Timely and Accurate Financial Records

Wishup's bookkeepers are highly skilled in using platforms like QuickBooks, Xero, and Zoho, ensuring:

1. Accurate categorization of transactions
2. Timely monthly books
3. Tax-ready reports prepared ahead of deadlines

Customized Service to Fit Your Business

Every business is unique, and our bookkeepers take the time to understand your specific needs. We focus on personalized financial management rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.

Transparent Communication

Our streamlined processes mean you'll have direct, responsive communication with your accountant via the Wishup office app or your preferred communication channel. There will be no mixed messages or delays.

What's Wishup Accounting Pricing?

Wishup costs less than hiring a traditional bookkeeper, and each client is assigned a dedicated bookkeeper. Our bookkeeping services start at just $9.99 per hour. Additionally, there are no hidden fees, allowing you to budget accurately and find a plan that suits your financial situation without worrying about unexpected costs.

👉 Visit our pricing page for more information.

What's Bench Accounting pricing?

In 2025, Bench Accounting offers two main pricing plans: Essential and Premium. Pricing starts from $399 per month. Each plan is available in monthly or annual billing formats. Here's the complete breakdown.

• Essential Plan
  • $399/month (billed monthly)
  • $349/month (billed annually)
• Premium Plan
  • $699/month (billed monthly)
  • $599/month (billed annually)

The annual billing option includes a 15% discount, making it more cost-effective than the monthly plan. Bench Accounting pricing covers either bookkeeping only or bookkeeping + tax services, depending on the selected plan.

Other perks with Bench Accounting:

Partner discounts: If you use services like Stripe (for payments) or Gusto (for payroll), you can get up to 30% off by using them through Bench's partner deals.

Unlimited referrals: If you refer someone to Bench and they sign up, you’ll get $150 and a free month of bookkeeping for each referral. There’s no limit to how many people you can refer.

Tax deductible: The money you spend on Bench’s services can be written off on your taxes, so it helps lower your tax bill. All Bench accounting plans are 100 % tax‑deductible. Bench Accounting offers add-on services, such as accounts payable and accounts receivable support, which can increase the overall cost.

We’ve laid out the facts, pricing, and key differences to help you compare both options. Now it’s up to you to choose the service that best fits your needs and business goals.

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Disclaimer: The content of this blog was prepared based on publicly available information sourced from the organization’s website at the time of writing. Accuracy and completeness are not guaranteed, as details may have since been updated or revised.