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Bench
QuickBooks Online

Bench vs QuickBooks Online for therapists

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At a glance

The differences that matter

Side-by-side facts. Rows where the two tools differ meaningfully are highlighted.

Bench

Pricing from
$299 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • Solo therapists wanting generic bookkeeping
  • Practitioners outside Heard's coverage
Key features
  • Monthly bookkeeping
  • Tax filing (add-on)
  • Software + human team
Integrations
  • Bank accounts
  • Stripe, Square

QuickBooks Online

Pricing from
$38 / mo
Pricing model
paid
HIPAA
Not listed
Free trial
Yes
Target users
  • DIY therapists
  • Practitioners with bookkeeping experience
  • Cost-conscious solo practices
Key features
  • DIY bookkeeping
  • Expense tracking
  • Invoicing
  • Tax-ready reports
Integrations
  • Bank accounts (most major)
  • Stripe, Square
  • Many therapy EHRs (export)

Pricing

What you actually pay

Starting prices and what they include. The cheaper tool is not always the better value.

Bench

paid

$299/month
Free trial
Lower price

QuickBooks Online

paid

$38/month
Free trial$261/mo less than the other

Honest assessment

Where each tool wins and loses

Based on hands-on testing. Both tools have real weaknesses worth knowing before you commit.

Bench

What works well

  • Established brand
  • Software + human team

Where it falls short

  • Bankruptcy/restructure in late 2024 verify status
  • Not therapy-specific
  • More expensive than Heard for sole props

QuickBooks Online

What works well

  • Industry standard
  • Lower cost than full-service
  • Wide integration support

Where it falls short

  • DIY required (time investment)
  • Not therapy-specific
  • Tax filing not included

Take it for a spin

Try them

Both tools offer free trials. The fastest way to confirm a fit is to run one real session through each.

Generic bookkeeping with human team used by some therapists.

Try Bench

From $299/moFree trial
Visit Bench

DIY accounting software — the incumbent for small businesses.

Try QuickBooks Online

From $38/moFree trial
Visit QuickBooks Online

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