Price comparison for formation stage startups
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As your first accounting solution, Puzzle is not only better, it is also cheaper. Founders can get started themselves in a simple, guided experience, invite their bookkeeper or hire an on-demand bookkeeper anytime. Compare for yourself:
Puzzle
Software
Pilot
Bookkeeping
Bench
Bootkeeping
Traditional
Bookkeeping Firms
Quickbooks
Direct
Total cost
$0-$1000/year
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Bookkeeping
cost
Free
(self service)
starts at $7,188/year
Starts at $3,000/year
Starts at $3,900
Starts at $2,400
Accounting
software expense
Free - $1,000/year
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Tax filing
not included
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Financials
Cash and Accruals
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Fundraising
Metrics
Included
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Speed
Every day,
1st of the month
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Accrual
schedules
In Puzzle
(coming soon)
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
Access
your data
Anytime
$7,548 - $9,588
$3,000
$4,250 to $6,300
$2,760 - $4,800
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bench.co
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kruzeconsulting.com
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hquickbooks.intuit.com
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Disclaimer: Prices are for formation based startups. Pricing and benefits do vary and every startup should evaluate pricing and functionality based on their needs. Prices above are based on the lowest cost price to prepare monthly financials, as of 1/1/23, which can include self service options. Prices could be higher for additional services beyond bookkeeping, such as paying bills and running payroll.
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