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Most reviewers were somewhat happy with their experience overall. People appreciate the user-friendly platform and the peace of mind the service provides. Some consumers have reported positive experiences with their bookkeeping, highlighting their proactivity and care. A few reviewers have been long-term clients, expressing satisfaction with the integration with payroll and tax teams. Some consumers have praised the data visualization and ease of navigation. However, there are some concerns about payment and pricing. Several reviewers mention unexpected charges, unauthorized billing, and price increases. Some people feel the service is expensive, especially for smaller companies. A few consumers report that the company did not honor existing contracts after being acquired, requesting additional payments for services already paid for.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

I had a rocky start with Bench, but over time, they have gotten much better, and I can rest knowing my books are taken care of. Especially as I have a few unusual rules - they keep on top of everythin... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Bench has been a great resource for our business. They are very detailed in their work and when you have questions or did them to fix an error they happily fix it. The only reason I didn’t give them... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bench accounting uses a lot of chatting and messaging but you can make telephone appointments. The price is good for medium and bigger companies. If you just have one or two employees, it would be goo... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Bench 10 years. It was a little rocky in 2024 as they had delays on getting my books done and then they suddenly shut down in December of 24' only to reopen under the current owner. Thi... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

As a small business, we're grateful we found Bench. They are a great option for bookkeeping and basic tax prep for our business. We appreciate the personal touch of an actual human who communicates w... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Overall, they are great now, I love working with Mariel who manages my account! She's been with me for years now, and I've been lucky with who they select for me (make sure to let them know if it's... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

There have been hitches in the bench platform, but every person I have interacted with has been amazing. our bookkeeper Meher is the best, very pleasant and professional and I always feel like she act... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bench does a great job with my books, the communication has improved significantly over the last year and the attention to my account has improved significantly as well. I have been using Bench for ov... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Bench for years now and I am happy with my bookkeeping! Special shout-out to my bookkeeper Sarah. She is an absolute star! Bench makes it easy to access all my information and communica... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I run a small business and have no accounting experience or time to learn. Bench makes my life super easy by taking the lead on running my books and asks for my input only when needed. My bookkeeper... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bench is the worst accounting company I've ever worked with. They were the cheapest and now I see why. Your books will be late. You will not get the service you were promised. They are quick to bill y... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bench shut down late December 2024 and was acquired a few days later and came back online. Despite me paying several thousand dollars for my bookkeeping for the year of 2024, the "new entity" refuses... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

As other reviewers are stating, this company is an actual scam. I log in frequently to categorize my transactions (something they can't do accurately given they switch my accountant ALL THE TIME) and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Having all of our bookkeeping organized in one place is so helpful. I love the data visualization and categories, it keeps the information easy to navigate and compare from year to year. The chat func... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I pre-paid Bench for two full years of tax services. Everything was fine until the company was acquired and suddenly, they refused to honor the agreement I had already paid for in full. They told me... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We are two years behind on taxes. I schedule calls with these people and they never show up. I am literally speechless with how incredibly awful they are. I regret the moment I ever signed up, they ha... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Highly unethical company. I signed on, paid $4k+ and one call I realized that the platform does not balance anything in your accounting software so if you ever leave you have to pay someone to go migr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working with Bench for over 3 years, and I am extremely happy with their services. I've working with Jung-Yoon for the past year, he is very professional. My books have been compl... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bench has handled my company’s financials for the past several years and has done so at a significantly lower cost than my previous bookkeeper. After an initial team that wasn’t the right fit, I req... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I have been with bench for 5 years. The past 2 years have been a terrible experience. I am small-midsize business and they gave me late and incorrect financial packages. When I tried to cancel they... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We have been on Bench for several years, and they have made bookkeeping and tax preparation so easy for our company. The bookkeepers are very responsive. We have not had any issues.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is literlly the worst business decision I have ever made. I signed a contract and paid 8500.00 for historical bookeeping and then they went bankrupt and the new company has not provided a good se... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

This is the most frustrating business that I have ever dealt with. We had a great bookkeeper with Bench until 2022 when he was promoted and we were assigned a new bookkeeper, Holly. Since that time ou... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

We have used Bench for a year, it was a huge mistake, they haven't done anything on our books since closing and you email them or try to talk to your bookkeeper, and they never get back to you. They b... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

My experience with Becnh bookkeeping and Tax service has been incredibly frustrating from start to finish. The books were constantly delayed, communication was terrible, and the person I was ass... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I canceled my service with Bench 2 years ago. They consistently failed to accurately provide my books on time. Then when I would bring up the many mistakes of my books, I would have the hardest time g... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I wish I could give 0 stars. Absolute garbage. I’ve been a loyal customer of Bench for nearly 10 years, spending somewhere between $15,000–$20,000. In December of 2024, they went bankrupt wit... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meher, my personal book keeper has been great. For Tax Year 2025 my taxes were done quickly and accurately.

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If you are a small business stay very far away from Bench Accounting. They are inaccurate and will charge your credit card fraudulently. They are ran by crooks. Then if you dispute a charge, they ar... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I would not trust these people with your money. They started drafting money out of our account and we noticed differences in amounts that should be billed so we questioned it and couldn't get any stra... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They have no customer service. They take your money every month, but don't do their job. I have had to upload documents over and over, but still don't have my books done from 18 months ago. Then they... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

The worst business and service experience I’ve ever received. I chose bench in a hurry to find a small business account and tax filer to prepare for my 2024 taxes. Haven’t gotten setup in over 5 mon... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I’m not one to leave reviews, but it’s time I start because the fraud and horrible service we’ve endured from so many companies is out of control, and Bench.co is a prime example. Their collapse is... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We’ve been working with Bench to handle our bookkeeping, and overall the experience has been reliable and professional. Their team is responsive, transparent, and clear in their communication, whi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Please do not use Bench.co anymore. I had them for I think 7 years and two different accounts. They were great until 2024. In 2024 I went through 5 bookkeepers and they weee consistently 4 months behi... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I gave this company a wonderful review some years ago, and I stand by it. But the quality of their work for us declined in the last 2 years. I learned that they had been bought out by folks that didn'... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

It is April 2025 and they STILL have not caught up on my 2023 books, even though I pay them on time every month.


Company details

  1. Accounting Firm
  2. Accounting Software Company
  3. Bookkeeping Service
  4. Financial Consultant
  5. Tax Preparation

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Bench does your small business books for you. We'll connect you with one of our in-house bookkeepers. Then, they'll prepare your monthly and year-end financials—so you don't have to. Sign up for a trial, and get 1 month of bookkeeping done risk-free.


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3.6

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TrustScore 3.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Exceptional bookkeeper: Paulina V

Paulina V. at Bench.co has been absolutely outstanding. She is incredibly responsive, fast, and accurate — and truly exceptional at what she does.

She helped me clean up and finalize my year-end bookkeeping in record time, fixing multiple items quickly and efficiently. Every time I had a question or needed adjustments, she handled it right away and explained everything clearly so I felt confident in the numbers.

Her professionalism, speed, and attention to detail made a huge difference for my business. I genuinely hope I can continue working with her long-term.

Highly recommend!

February 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really Solid

There have been hitches in the bench platform, but every person I have interacted with has been amazing. our bookkeeper Meher is the best, very pleasant and professional and I always feel like she actually cares. I would have a drastically more difficult time running my business if I didn't have bench.

February 2, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Michael, thanks so much for the thoughtful review. We appreciate your patience through any platform hiccups, and we’re especially glad to hear how positive your experience has been with Meher. She’s an incredible part of our team, and we’ll be sure she sees this. We’re grateful to be part of your business journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Meher

Meher, my personal book keeper has been great. For Tax Year 2025 my taxes were done quickly and accurately.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Bob, thanks so much for the great feedback. We’re happy to hear Meher has been a strong support for you and that your 2025 taxes were handled smoothly. We’ll make sure they see this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So far so good

Overall, they are great now, I love working with Mariel who manages my account! She's been with me for years now, and I've been lucky with who they select for me (make sure to let them know if it's not a good fit!). Not ALL account managers are created equal.

Bench went through a wonky transition when purchased, and thankfully they came out the other side.

February 9, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Lillian, thank you for the feedback. We’re glad Mariel has been a strong support for you and appreciate you sticking with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've been with Bench 10 years

I've been with Bench 10 years. It was a little rocky in 2024 as they had delays on getting my books done and then they suddenly shut down in December of 24' only to reopen under the current owner. Things drastically improved in 2025 and I have had no trouble getting my numbers ever since. I give Bench 5 stars based on the last year of experience with them as it is only fair to rate them under the new company, not past failures under different leadership. I think they offer a good value and their platform is relatively easy to learn and operate. Keep up the good work!

February 6, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Jon — thank you for being with Bench for so long and for taking the time to share your experience. We really appreciate your support.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Grateful for Bench!

We loved being a Bench customer, and as a small-to-medium size tech startup I really feel grateful for their work over the last few years. All of our accountants (especially Jannella) and tax accounts were efficient and communicative, and Benjamin, our Support Manager, was the best to work with once our company got acquired.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Nick — thank you for sharing this. We’re glad our team could support you and appreciate you being a Bench customer.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I love my bookkeeper!

I've been with Bench for years now and I am happy with my bookkeeping! Special shout-out to my bookkeeper Sarah. She is an absolute star! Bench makes it easy to access all my information and communicate through their platform, and the personal attention I receive is fantastic.

February 4, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Brette — thank you for the kind words! We’re glad Sarah has been such a great support and appreciate you being with Bench.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Essential for Small Businss

I run a small business and have no accounting experience or time to learn. Bench makes my life super easy by taking the lead on running my books and asks for my input only when needed. My bookkeeper Mohammed is the best and puts up with all my dumb questions.

January 30, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Mary, thank you for sharing this. Helping small business owners save time and stress is exactly why we do what we do. Mohammed will be thrilled to hear your shoutout, and we’re grateful to be part of your business journey.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bench accounting Is "Outstanding" per my CPA

Bench accounting uses a lot of chatting and messaging but you can make telephone appointments. The price is good for medium and bigger companies. If you just have one or two employees, it would be good compare prices. I wish it was about 1k less per year for smaller companies. But my CPA said the presentation of books to him are "outstanding", and they do a good job of responding to any concerns you may have. Strong accounting is critical for a business. We highly recommend Bench for your business.

January 31, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Thanks for the thoughtful review, Wendell. We’re happy to hear your CPA found the books outstanding. We appreciate your feedback on pricing as well and will share it internally. Thanks for recommending Bench.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been working with Bench for over…

I have been working with Bench for over 3 years, and I am extremely happy with their services. I've working with Jung-Yoon for the past year, he is very professional.

My books have been completed before the end of January, this is amazing!

What made the biggest difference this year was that I logged in once per week, never missed a single week. This ensured that their team never waited more than a week to get replies for me to clarify any point.

Last few years, I was not logging in consistently, and before you know it it's been one month that they wait for an answer. Time flies.

So you also play a big role in the success of this collaboration.

January 30, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Helena , thank you so much for the kind review! We’re glad to hear your books were completed early this year, and we’ll be sure to share your feedback with Jung-Yoon. You’re absolutely right that consistency makes a big difference, and we really appreciate the partnership. Thanks for trusting Bench.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Bench does a great job

Bench does a great job with my books, the communication has improved significantly over the last year and the attention to my account has improved significantly as well. I have been using Bench for over 5 years and their integration with my Payroll processor Gusto and my tax team (Bench also) has been great. I enjoy the provided statistics for my business. I will continue to use Bench and Bench Tax for my business. -Adam Sampson

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Adam, thanks so much for the kind words and for being with Bench for over five years. We’re glad to hear communication and support have improved, and that the Gusto and Bench Tax integrations are working well for you. We appreciate your continued trust and look forward to supporting your business ahead.

Best,
The Bench Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for End of year financials at great prices

Bench has handled my company’s financials for the past several years and has done so at a significantly lower cost than my previous bookkeeper. After an initial team that wasn’t the right fit, I requested a change and was paired with a new team led by Meher—an outstanding group that I’ve happily continued working with.

While monthly reports may not always arrive immediately, this hasn’t been an issue for my needs. What matters most to me is having accurate year-end financials ready in January for tax filing, and Bench has been a solid, cost-effective solution for that.

January 27, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Daniel, Thank you so much for taking the time to share this. We really appreciate your long-term trust in Bench.
We’re glad to hear that your current team has been a strong fit and that your year-end financials have consistently met your needs, especially during tax season. Providing accurate, reliable books at a cost-effective price point is exactly what we aim for, and it’s great to know that’s been your experience.

Thanks again for being part of the Bench community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

a little expensive in my opinion, but on point

a little expensive in my opinion, but on point.. got everything done within my timeline fa sho

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad everything was completed on your timeline and met your expectations. We appreciate you choosing Bench.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Streamlined process with great data visualization

Having all of our bookkeeping organized in one place is so helpful. I love the data visualization and categories, it keeps the information easy to navigate and compare from year to year. The chat function and designated bookkeeper make it easy to coordinate without meetings. Our small business has worked with bench for 5 years now!

January 26, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Thanks, Leander! We’re glad Bench has helped streamline your bookkeeping and make your data easy to work with. We appreciate your five years with us.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bookkeeping/accounting for small business

As a small business, we're grateful we found Bench. They are a great option for bookkeeping and basic tax prep for our business. We appreciate the personal touch of an actual human who communicates with us when we have questions or they need more details. Saved me hours of tax prep headache for our CPA. Just what we needed, no more, no less.

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Thank you, Amy! We’re glad Bench has been a good fit for your business and helped simplify bookkeeping and tax prep. Saving you time and making things easier for your CPA is exactly what we aim for. We appreciate you being part of the Bench community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support

Excellent support, great user interface. I've enjoyed working with Bench over the years and being able to look at all my books in one place is so convenient.

January 23, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Thank you so much for the kind words! We’re really glad to hear the experience has been smooth for you and that having everything in one place has been helpful. We appreciate you being with Bench over the years, it truly means a lot to our team.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

They Are Scammers

I canceled my service with Bench 2 years ago. They consistently failed to accurately provide my books on time. Then when I would bring up the many mistakes of my books, I would have the hardest time getting a reply from anyone. I've been Bench free for the past 2 years. But in late 2025 they randomly shut down and ghosted all their clients. It made big news. I didn't think much of it because I was already done with them. Until they started charging my card in December without notice or any authorization from me. I've contacted their customer service. They disabled my customer chat feature without providing my refund so now I'm unable to communicate with anyone from their team. I've called their customer service. They never pick up and never call back. I've sent emails. They never reply. This is the most fraudulent experience I've ever had with a company of this size. I'm not sure if it's pure incompetence or they're purposely doing this to fatten up revenue. Either way, Bench is the scummiest accounting company you could work with. I've stopped working with them and they still somehow find a way to cause me headache. I wish I could give negative stars

December 30, 2025
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Say, we’re sorry to hear this and appreciate you bringing it to our attention. This isn’t the experience we aim to provide. We’ve requested more information so we can escalate this internally and follow up directly. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to look into this further.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Bench is the worst accounting company…

Bench is the worst accounting company I've ever worked with. They were the cheapest and now I see why. Your books will be late. You will not get the service you were promised. They are quick to bill you but incredibly slow to respond to the many mistakes they'll make on your books. Their book keeper turnover rate is off of the charts so expect to work with a new accountant every month. You'll also have to re-explain the same recurring categorizations each time as well. Bench is cheap but the time you'll lose is so much more expensive than any mone you'll save by working with them.

December 1, 2025
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Aisha, we’re really sorry to hear about your experience. This is not the level of service we aim to provide, and we understand how frustrating this must have been. We’ve sent you a direct message asking for your contact information so we can escalate your case internally and help resolve this as quickly as possible. We truly appreciate you bringing this to our attention and hope to make things right.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great company

Bench has been a great resource for our business. They are very detailed in their work and when you have questions or did them to fix an error they happily fix it. The only reason I didn’t give them a 5 is that there has been a lot of turn over within their company. I know another company bought them recently but with the last two years I’ve had a least 4 different people responsible for our book keeping. And sometimes there is no communication that my books were being transferred to someone else. I literally had to ask why someone else was messaging me about transactions.
Overall our current team member has been very prompt and has done very well in wrapping up our books for 2026.

January 21, 2026
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Reply from Bench Accounting

Hi Matt, thank you so much for sharing your experience and for the thoughtful feedback. We really appreciate you taking the time to call out both what’s worked well and where we can improve.

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