# Bench vs LedgerSMB

**Leader by Vioscale score:** LedgerSMB

| Attribute | Bench | LedgerSMB |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 53.1 (58% (medium)) | 66.5 (58% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | - | 97 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | - | 0 |
| adoption.github_stars | - | 559 |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"on_prem":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | Bench is an online bookkeeping service that combines automated software with dedicated professional bookkeeping experts to provide monthly books, financial reporting, and tax preparation for small businesses. | Free, open-source web-based double-entry accounting and ERP system. Features invoicing, inventory management, project tracking, and customizable PDF/HTML output. |
| features.capabilities | `{"bank_feeds":"aggregator","deployment":"cloud","tax_compliance":"Federal income tax filing","payments_capture":true,"accountant_collab":true}` | `{"inventory":true,"deployment":"self_host","ar_invoicing":true,"double_entry_gl":true,"project_accounting":true}` |
| integrations.count | 16 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Plaid"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"QuickBooks Online"},{"name":"Drake"},{"name":"FileThis"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Salesforce"},{"name":"AWS"},{"name":"Azure OpenAI"},{"name":"Mailchimp"},{"name":"Marketo"},{"name":"Stream Chat"},{"name":"Appcues"},{"name":"DataDog"},{"name":"Rollbar"},{"name":"Retool"}]` | - |
| language.primary | - | Perl |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"regional","availableCountries":["US"],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Bookkeeping Grow","summary":"$199/mo or $1,910/year (20% discount)","features":["Dedicated bookkeeping experts","Accurate monthly books and year-end tax-ready financial packages","P&L, balance sheet and 1099 reporting","Pre-scheduled communication touchpoints with your bookkeeping team","Custom categorizations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":1910,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":199,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"An accessible, lighter-touch plan built for lean businesses seeking financial clarity and confidence as they grow.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Bookkeeping Core","summary":"$399/mo or $3,830/year (20% discount)","features":["Dedicated bookkeeping experts","Accurate monthly books and year-end tax-ready financial packages","P&L, balance sheet and 1099 reporting","Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team","Custom categorizations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":3830,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},{"kind":"fixed","amount":399,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Reliable bookkeeping to cover your basic financial reporting needs.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Bookkeeping Core + Tax","summary":"$5,750/year","features":["Dedicated bookkeeping experts","Accurate monthly books and year-end tax-ready financial packages","P&L, balance sheet and 1099 reporting","Unlimited communication with your bookkeeping team","Dedicated team of licensed tax professionals to file your income tax return on time","Annual income tax filing for businesses (partnerships, S corps, C corps)","Annual income tax filing for individuals (sole proprietors, contractors)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":5750,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Full-service bookkeeping with income tax filing and advisory to manage your financials seamlessly.","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"QBO Certified Bookkeeper","summary":"$55/hour + $1,200 onboarding","features":["QuickBooks native support","A true team extension","On-demand flexibility","Fully customizable scope"],"components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"hour","amount":55,"currency":"USD"},{"kind":"one_time","amount":1200,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Expert QuickBooks support that works inside your existing account.","contactSales":false}],"summary":"From $199/mo for Bookkeeping Grow. Free trial available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":false,"sourceUrl":"https://www.bench.co/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:04:06.683Z","startingPrice":{"amount":55,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://ledgersmb.org","retrievedAt":"2026-08-13T17:00:35.795Z"}` |
| pricing.free_tier | no | yes |
| pricing.model | commercial | commercial |
| pricing.price_level | mid | free |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | - | 22 |
| release.history | - | `[{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.7","date":"2026-07-06T14:15:26Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.20","date":"2026-07-06T14:08:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.20"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.6","date":"2026-06-01T18:38:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.19","date":"2026-06-01T18:32:08Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.19"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.5","date":"2026-04-27T10:50:31Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.18","date":"2026-04-27T09:35:06Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.18"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.4","date":"2026-03-23T17:17:36Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.17","date":"2026-03-23T17:16:07Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.17"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.3","date":"2026-03-01T09:09:34Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.16","date":"2026-03-01T08:36:05Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.16"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.2","date":"2025-12-21T21:46:40Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.1","date":"2025-10-31T18:14:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.15","date":"2025-10-31T18:09:11Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.15"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.13.0","date":"2025-10-06T20:30:28Z","type":"stable","version":"1.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.14","date":"2025-09-29T11:21:10Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.14"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.13","date":"2025-09-06T22:33:27Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.13"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.28","date":"2025-09-06T22:32:16Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.28"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.12","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:45Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.12"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.11.27","date":"2025-08-10T22:10:33Z","type":"stable","version":"1.11.27"},{"url":"https://github.com/ledgersmb/LedgerSMB/releases/tag/1.12.11","date":"2025-07-12T21:08:15Z","type":"stable","version":"1.12.11"}]` |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | - | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Fledgersmb%2Fledgersmb&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Accounting Software)

| Capability | Bench | LedgerSMB |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Core** |  |  |
| Double-entry GL | - | ✓ |
| Multi-entity | - | - |
| Multi-currency | - | - |
| Bank feeds | Aggregator | - |
| **Modules** |  |  |
| AP automation | - | - |
| AR / invoicing | - | ✓ |
| Inventory | - | ✓ |
| Fixed assets | - | - |
| Project accounting | - | ✓ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| Tax compliance | Federal income tax filing | - |
| **Workflow** |  |  |
| Accountant collaboration | ✓ | - |
| **Payments** |  |  |
| Payments capture | ✓ | - |
| **Ecosystem** |  |  |
| API access | - | - |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-host |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T14:56:25.584Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*