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Bench

by Bench Accounting · Vancouver, Canada · Since 2012

Bookkeeping service with software for US small businesses.

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Starting price
₹20,000/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is Bench?

Bench is accounting software from Bench Accounting, based in Vancouver, Canada and has been building software since 2012. Bookkeeping service with software for US small businesses.

Accounting software maintains your ledgers, bank reconciliation, GST returns and financial statements. In India the practical question is usually how well it works alongside — or replaces — Tally, and whether your CA is willing to work in it.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹20,000 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs
  • +14 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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Bench features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Bench adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Double-entry ledgers and trial balance
  • GST returns (GSTR-1, GSTR-3B) and reconciliation
  • Bank feeds and reconciliation
  • TDS and TCS handling
  • Balance sheet, P&L and cash flow
  • Multi-company and multi-branch books
  • Audit trail as required by MCA
  • CA collaboration and access roles

Bench pricing

Entry price

₹20,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How Bench charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on bench.co.

Specifications

Category
Accounting software
Vendor
Bench Accounting
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
2012
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹20,000/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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Bench — frequently asked questions

What is Bench?+

Bench is accounting software by Bench Accounting. Bookkeeping service with software for US small businesses.

How much does Bench cost?+

Bench starts at about ₹20,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does Bench offer a free trial or free plan?+

Bench typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is Bench made in India?+

No. Bench is developed by Bench Accounting in Vancouver, Canada, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Bench best suited for?+

Bench suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for accounting software.

What are the best alternatives to Bench?+

Popular alternatives in accounting software include Zoho Books, Frappe Books, ERPNext. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Bench deployed?+

Bench is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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