In this blog, we've compared Wishup's bookkeeping services with 1800Accountant, a popular online accounting firm. We’ll look at how each platform handles tasks like administrative support, bookkeeping, tax services, onboarding, and pricing. This is a no-fluff comparison based on publicly available information that lets you decide which service is a better fit for your needs.
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Key Takeaways
Wishup: Wishup is a US-based virtual assistant (VA) service providing company based in Delaware that also offers virtual bookkeepers for global businesses of all sizes. We handle 1000+ specialized tasks, including email, scheduling, research, social media, and bookkeeping. Onboarding is fast (you can get a virtual bookkeeper set up in about 60 minutes). Pricing starts around $9.99/hour (roughly $999/month for a part-time assistant).
Our service includes a free virtual assistant management app, and we train our bookkeepers on 120+ tools. Around 900+ small businesses currently use Wishup. We are affordable and easy to use, designed for startups and small businesses (and multiple industries, including real estate, CPAs, marketing agencies, healthcare, CPA firms, consultancy, etc).
1800Accountant: A full-service accounting firm delivered online. It provides dedicated CPAs and accountants for bookkeeping, payroll, tax advice, and LLC formation. Pricing is flat-rate from $209 to $419 per month (billed annually).
Plans include year-round tax guidance, and the top plan even adds bookkeeping and priority support. 1800Accountant focuses on financial operations. Over 100,000 businesses trust 1800Accountant for their accounting and taxes.
Who should use which: If you need everyday admin and bookkeeping help (email, calendar, social media, or finance tasks) for your small business or startup, Wishup’s flexible and affordable model will probably win. If your primary concern is comprehensive accounting and tax compliance, 1800Accountant’s all-in-one service might be worth the cost.
Wishup vs. 1800 Accountant - Quick Glance
Wishup provides a monthly accounting and bookkeeping service that helps businesses of all sizes, from small to growing, and industries, including e-commerce and startups, better manage their bookkeeping and finances.
At Wishup, we have the best accounting and bookkeeping talent who drive actionable financial insights and continue to stay up to date with bookkeeping, payroll, taxes, and more trends in the industry.
We meet to understand your business, take bookkeeping off your plate, and provide helpful monthly analysis so you can better understand your numbers and make smarter decisions.
We aim to help thousands of small, medium, and growing businesses save time, get cleaner books, and grow without worrying about their bookkeeping and accounting. Our bookkeeping service pairs small businesses with highly experienced virtual bookkeepers to handle everything from transaction recording and expense management to invoicing and financial reporting.
Our team delivers 100% accurate, triple-checked financial statements, GAAP‑compliant books, federal and state income tax filings, including 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120s, 1099s, W2, W9, and franchise tax filing, and real-time insights so you can focus on growing your business.
Best of all, Wishup is fast and flexible: you can hire a bookkeeper in 60 minutes, pay a monthly subscription starting at $9.99/hour (no matter your location), and cancel anytime, with no annual contracts or hidden fees.
New clients even get $100 off their first hire and a 7-day money-back guarantee trial of the service.
In short, Wishup offers a better bookkeeping solution for small businesses that is both affordable and high-quality.
Now for 1800 Accountant.
1800Accountant is an online accounting firm in the USA. It’s not a virtual assistant platform. Instead, it offers professional accountants and CPAs for your bookkeeping, payroll, tax, and entity formation needs.
Unlike Wishup, 1800Accountant doesn’t have VAs to book travel or manage your inbox. It’s squarely focused on financial tasks. The company boasts that 100,000+ businesses trust them with bookkeeping, payroll, and taxes.
In a nutshell,
- Wishup is all about on-demand admin and bookkeeping virtual help.
- 1800Accountant offers comprehensive accounting services.
Wishup vs 1800Accountant: Which Is Better for Bookkeeping & Financial Tasks?
Both services touch on bookkeeping, but in different ways.
Wishup offers dedicated bookkeeping assistants who can :
- AP and AR
- Connect Bank Accounts
- Reconcile Accounts
- Categorize Transactions
- Catch-up Bookkeeping
- Provide Monthly Financial Statements
- Cash and Accrual Basis Accounting
- Payroll Integration
- Enhanced Communication
- 100% Accurate Books Guarantee
Additionally you get,
- Email Support
- Community Support
- One-way Video Chat
- Live Chat Support
- Phone Support
- Free Software Training
- Dedicated bookkeeper and accounts manager
Our bookkeeping assistants are fluent in 15+ accounting tools, including QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho, and other accounting software you use. We are flexible with the software your business uses.
This makes Wishup a great, affordable option if you need monthly outsourced bookkeeping solutions, along with a bookkeeper and administrative assistant. We’ll take the busywork off your plate.
By contrast, 1800Accountant is a strong choice if your priority is tax strategy, IRS compliance, or long-term entity structuring. With over 100,000 clients and a team of licensed CPAs, it’s a solid option for businesses needing deep financial guidance.
Wishup vs 1800Accountant: Which Is Better for Pricing & Value?
Wishup is the more budget-friendly option for most basic support. We charge by the hour or in fixed packages.
Our dedicated bookkeeping plans start at about $9.99/hour, roughly $999/month for a 4-hour/day assistant.
If you don't want to hire a part-time or full-time bookkeeping service, then you can opt for our managed bookkeeping service starting from $300 only.
We also offer a 7-day money-back guarantee trial for new users to test the service. Because we operate lean (our bookkeepers are global contractors), we can keep costs low. This means a small business can get a part-time assistant or bookkeeper without paying thousands.
Upon comparing 1800Accountant’s pricing plans (Tax Advisory, Core Accounting, and Enterprise Business) to Wishup’s pricing structure, here are a few points to be considered:
i) 1800 Accountant requires an annual commitment up front before you try the service (no monthly cancellation). There are no free trials. You sign up via a sales call. And the prices are subject to change based on the US state.
ii) 1800Accountant plans start at $209 per month for tax advisory, and if you need core accounting, $249/month is the cost, and for enterprise business, they charge $419 per month, all billed annually.
In contrast, Wishup offers more cost-effective solutions, with flexible pricing starting from $300 for managed bookkeeping services and costs $150 for filing your taxes—a simple calculation.
iii) All three plans are billed annually, requiring long-term commitments. Wishup allows monthly or hourly billing, providing businesses with the freedom to adjust services based on changing needs.
iv) Furthermore, priority support is only available in the highest-tier plan, the $419 one. Wishup generally includes dedicated client support across all of its plans.
Wishup vs 1800 Accountant: Which Is Better for Tax Preparation & Advisory?
1-800Accountant is built for taxes. All of their plans include some level of tax support: even the basic plan includes year-round tax advice and quarterly tax planning. The mid and high plans add personal and business tax filing as features.
In short, if you have tax filing needs or want guidance on tax strategy, 1800Accountant covers it. They specifically advertise unlimited tax advice as a pro in their reviews. Customers get an assigned CPA who handles their quarterly filings and annual returns.
Wishup virtual bookkeepers can file taxes and help you organize tax documents, upload receipts, or remind you of deadlines, but we don’t give tax advice. If your main need is preparing and filing taxes, we can do that directly.
So in the tax category, 1800Accountant wins hands-down. They were created for end-to-end tax compliance. Wishup simply isn’t a tax service – we excel at day-to-day bookkeeping work.
Why Wishup Is the Smarter Choice for Most SMBs?
If you’re a small business looking to hire a bookkeeper, Wishup is the best choice. You get a trained expert for bookkeeping, operational and admin support, and even light marketing help, all without breaking the bank.
Choose Wishup if:
- You need help managing both your books and your operations
- You want flexible, cancel-anytime plans
- You prefer modern, tool-savvy assistants over a traditional firm structure
- You want to reduce the cost of a bookkeeper for your small business
Regardless of your choice, the important thing is action: getting help, applying the insights, and focusing on what you do best.
Good luck building your business!
Disclaimer: This article represents the personal opinions of a guest contributor and does not reflect the official views of Wishup. While we strive for accuracy, company details, offerings, and data presented may change over time. Readers are encouraged to verify information independently. Wishup assumes no responsibility for its accuracy.
