Publisher disclosure: Median publishes this comparison and is included below. Prices and plan terms can change. We checked the linked first-party pricing pages on October 6, 2026. Confirm the terms with each provider before buying.
The monthly number is only one part of a bookkeeping quote. Compare the service model, who reviews the books, posting and reconciliation cadence, reporting, account or expense limits, add-ons, setup fees, and how the price changes as your business grows.
Current published prices at a glance
| Provider | Published bookkeeping price | Published scope or limit |
|---|---|---|
| Median | $200/month Essential; $500/month Growth | Essential: under $250K annual revenue and up to 7 financial accounts. Growth: $250K to $1M annual revenue, or below $250K with 8 or more accounts. Above $1M is scoped using active accounts and posted ledger lines. |
| Pilot | Essentials is listed at $99 monthly; Core starts at $299 monthly on yearly billing or $399 month to month | Essentials is cash basis and covers up to $100K in monthly expenses. Core supports cash or accrual with a US-based bookkeeper, and its starting price rises with monthly expenses. |
| Bench | $199/month Bookkeeping Light; $399/month Bookkeeping; $649/month Bookkeeping + Tax | Light is for businesses with $250K or less in annual revenue. Bookkeeping + Tax includes business income tax filing and advisory. |
| Kruze Consulting | $650 to $850/month Basic | Accrual bookkeeping and a dedicated Accounting Manager. Kruze says its focus is funded Delaware C-corps that raised at least $500K. One-time onboarding fee applies. |
Sources checked October 6, 2026: Median pricing, Pilot pricing, Bench pricing, and Kruze pricing. A published starting price is not a quote for every company.
What the prices include
Median uses two flat monthly plans through $1M annual revenue. Both include daily transaction posting, a dedicated accountant, P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, general ledger, trial balance, AR/AP aging, runway and burn reporting, and unlimited seats. Essential is $200/month under $250K annual revenue with up to seven financial accounts. Growth is $500/month from $250K to $1M, and also applies below $250K once a company has eight or more financial accounts. Above $1M, the service is scoped; its pricing basis is $55 per financial account with activity that month plus $0.60 per posted general-ledger line. The line charge is not applied on Essential or Growth.
Pilot lists Essentials at $99 monthly for companies with up to $100K in monthly expenses. It is cash basis and closes monthly. Core adds a US-based bookkeeper, cash or accrual bookkeeping, a custom chart of accounts, and reports on the 10th business day. Core starts at $299 monthly on yearly billing or $399 month to month for companies under $15,000 in monthly expenses. The starting price rises as expenses rise. Pilot's full slider table shows the published steps through the Custom-plan boundary.
Bench lists Bookkeeping Light at $199/month for businesses with $250K or less in annual revenue. Its standard Bookkeeping plan is $399/month and includes accurate books, year-end tax-ready financials, and unlimited access to a bookkeeper. Bookkeeping + Tax is $649/month and adds business income tax filing, licensed tax professionals, and up to four tax advisory calls each year. The page also lists lower prepaid yearly prices. Confirm the current scope and quote directly.
Kruze Consulting lists Basic at $650 to $850/month. Its pricing page describes accrual bookkeeping, a dedicated Accounting Manager, and a monthly call. Kruze says it focuses on funded Delaware C-corps that have raised at least $500K. The firm states that a one-time onboarding fee applies per entity, with possible additional charges for prior-record corrections.
Why a low starting price may not fit your company
A price is comparable only when the scope is comparable. Pilot's Essentials plan is listed at $99 and is cash basis, while Core adds accrual bookkeeping and a US-based bookkeeper at a price that rises with monthly expenses. Bench's Bookkeeping Light plan has a revenue limit, and its $649 plan bundles business tax work with bookkeeping. Kruze's published Basic price comes with a stated customer focus and onboarding fee. Median's two flat bands apply within their revenue and account limits; over $1M the work is scoped.
Also ask whether onboarding, cleanup, tax filing, sales tax, multi-entity reporting, payroll, and CFO support are included or priced separately. Do not add a tax service to a bookkeeping comparison unless you have confirmed the provider's current scope and your own need for that service.
How to compare quotes
- List your annual revenue, financial accounts, monthly transaction and ledger activity, revenue sources, and number of entities.
- State whether you need cash or accrual reporting and the reports you need each month.
- Ask who reviews the books, when transactions are posted, when accounts are reconciled, and when reports are ready.
- Request an all-in quote with onboarding, cleanup, tax, and other add-ons listed separately.
- Compare the same scope and ask how the price changes when revenue, accounts, or transaction volume cross a boundary.
Is Median a fit?
Median may fit if you want managed startup bookkeeping, daily transaction posting, a dedicated accountant, and one of the published $200 or $500 monthly bands. For companies above $1M in annual revenue, request a scoped price. The flat plans include the same core bookkeeping and reporting; the plan boundary depends on annual revenue and financial-account count. Review the current pricing page for complete terms.
If you are comparing vendors now, bring the same scope to each provider and compare the written quote with its plan page. Book a fit conversation with Median if you want to discuss your accounts, reporting needs, and whether the service fits.