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Bench vs Smartsheet: 2026 Comparison

Bench Smartsheet
Overview An online bookkeeping service combining proprietary software with human bookkeepers for small business accounting. Enterprise work execution platform combining spreadsheet familiarity with project management, automation, and collaboration.
Pricing Subscription ($299-$499/month) Subscription ($9-32/mo)
Key Features
  • Dedicated bookkeeper
  • Monthly financial statements
  • Tax-ready financials
  • Catch-up bookkeeping
  • Year-end tax package
  • Dashboard
  • Income and expense overview
  • 1099 contractors
  • Spreadsheet interface
  • Gantt charts
  • Automation
  • Dashboards
  • Forms
  • Resource management
  • Proofing
Pros
  • Human bookkeeper included
  • Tax-ready financials
  • Hands-off approach
  • Clean dashboard
  • Spreadsheet familiar
  • Enterprise features
  • Good automation
  • Reporting
Cons
  • Expensive
  • Limited to bookkeeping
  • No invoicing
  • US only
  • Expensive
  • Can be complex
  • Spreadsheet limitations