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Bench vs Lofty: 2026 Comparison

Bench Lofty
Overview An online bookkeeping service combining proprietary software with human bookkeepers for small business accounting. An AI-powered real estate platform formerly known as Chime that offers CRM, IDX, and smart automation for lead conversion.
Pricing Subscription ($299-$499/month) Subscription (Custom pricing)
Key Features
  • Dedicated bookkeeper
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Tax-ready financials
  • Catch-up bookkeeping
  • Year-end tax package
  • Dashboard
  • Income and expense overview
  • 1099 contractors
  • AI assistant
  • CRM
  • IDX website
  • Lead generation
  • Behavioral automation
  • Smart plans
  • Power dialer
  • Reporting
Pros
  • Human bookkeeper included
  • Tax-ready financials
  • Hands-off approach
  • Clean dashboard
  • AI-driven automation
  • Good lead nurturing
  • Modern interface
  • Comprehensive platform
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Limited to bookkeeping
  • No invoicing
  • US only
  • Expensive
  • Rebranded from Chime
  • Complex pricing
  • Real estate only