Bench vs Sage Accounting
Bench
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| Figure | Bench | Sage Accounting |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $100/mo | £2/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 4 |
| Spec score · Bookkeeping Software | 6.9 (#65) | 9.5 (#1) |
| Accountant access | Yes | Yes |
| Bank feeds | Yes | Yes |
| Founded | 2012 | 1981 |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Headquarters | Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada | Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom |
| Invoice creation | No | Yes |
| Mobile platforms | web only | ios and android |
| Receipt capture | Yes | Standard and Plus include AI capture of receipts and purchase invoices with different monthly allowances and per-document charges thereafter. |
Plans
Bench
- Bookkeeping Light$199 a month
- Bookkeeping$399 a month
- Bookkeeping + Tax$649 a month
- Fractional bookkeeper$55, paid once
- Full-service tax$300 a month
- Returning Customer$1,200 a year
Sage Accounting
- Sole Trader FreeFree
- Start£2 a month
- Standard£4.30 a month
- Plus£5.90 a month
In their own words
Sage Accounting
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