Feature | Bookkeepers Lane | Others |
Bookkeeping | Weekly categorization, monthly/quarterly QC, reconciliation of all accounts | Monthly push of transactions from bank feeds, minimal reconciliation |
Payroll | Integration with payroll provider, reporting, and tie-out to books | Low-tier payroll software (often self-run), minimal oversight |
Tax Support | Prepares CPA-ready books, communicates with tax professional directly | “Tax prep (not filings)” = generic reports exported for CPA |
Reporting | Custom P&L by property/project, job costing, CapEx, loan tracking, class/customer detail | Standard P&L and balance sheet only |
Communication | Weekly check-ins, U.S.-based, family-owned, client-obsessed | Offshore/ticket-based support, minimal touch |
Scalability | Designed for contractors, REI, and service businesses that grow | Geared toward simple/low transaction volume |
Quality | Educated bookkeepers, high-touch 3-D bookkeeping | Volume-driven, “one size fits all” |
Pricing | Transparent tiered pricing based on business complexity | Low intro price; upsells or price jumps common |