Bench vs e-conomic Comparison
Compare Bench vs e-conomic features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
Bench
5/10
Online bookkeeping and tax service for US small businesses: a dedicated bookkeeper keeps the books in Bench's own software, with optional tax filing.
e-conomic
6.4/10
Cloud accounting software from Visma for small and medium-sized Danish businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, bank reconciliation and accountant collaboration.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | E e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Cost | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | $199/mo Bookkeeping Light | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | $199/mo Bookkeeping Light | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Features | ||
| Accounts Payable | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
| Tax Compliance | Not listed | |
Bench vs e-conomic cost by team size
| Team size | Bench | e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | $199/moBookkeeping Light | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 5 users | $199/moBookkeeping Light | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 10 users | $199/moBookkeeping Light | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 25 users | $199/moBookkeeping Light | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 50 users | $199/moBookkeeping Light | DKK 249/moBasis |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Bench
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Customization score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Includes Accounts Payable, which Bench lacks
- Includes Invoicing, which Bench lacks
Pros & Cons
Bench
Pros
- A dedicated human bookkeeper does the monthly categorizing and reconciliation, so owners don't need to learn accounting software.
- Flat monthly pricing, with about 20 percent off for annual billing, makes costs predictable.
- The bundled plan adds business tax filing and up to four advisory calls a year from licensed professionals.
- Bench is SOC 2 compliant, and Plaid bank connections are read-only.
- Owners and reviewers describe the dashboard as simpler than QuickBooks for non-accountants.
Cons
- Bench shut down abruptly in December 2024 before Employer.com bought it, and some customers still question its continuity.
- Reviews since the acquisition report slower responses, bookkeeper turnover and late monthly closes.
- It does not handle payroll, invoicing or bill pay.
- Books are kept on a modified cash basis in proprietary software, which makes moving to QuickBooks or Xero harder.
- It is expensive compared with DIY accounting software, and there is no free trial.
Ee-conomic
Pros
- Free outside access for an accountant or bookkeeper on every plan, which suits the Danish accountant-led market.
- Integrations with inventory systems, webshops and payroll, plus an open REST API with webhooks, which were added in 2026.
- Scales by posting volume from 1,000 up to 800,000 postings a year, with modules added as needs grow.
- Available in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English, where Dinero is Danish only.
- Smart and Komplet plans include a built-in Firmakort company card and bank and receipt automation.
Cons
- No free plan, and prices rise with posting volume and paid modules.
- The Basis plan leaves out reminders, quotes, subscription invoicing and full API access.
- Payroll needs a separate product such as Danløn connected through an integration.
- Some users and competitors describe the system as heavy or complex for very small businesses.
- Phone support is limited to weekday office hours, ending at 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 14:00 on Friday.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5/10 for Bench. The largest gap is in Scalability: 3/10 for Bench and 7/10 for e-conomic.
No, neither Bench nor e-conomic lists a free plan.
E-conomic has Accounts Payable and Invoicing, which Bench lacks.
