Bench vs Ember Comparison | SaaSworthy.com

92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Bench

Accounting Software

4.4 1,405 user ratings

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81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Ember

Accounting Software

4.8 252 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Trusted by the world’s best companies, Bench is made available as an all-in-one financial toolkit/bookkeeping service provider. It assigns real humans as bookkeepers, helping out the small businesses and their team of experts to import bank statements and prepare financial statements every month. The software further helps users to get a direct line to their internal team on desktop or mobile. Also, organisations can depend on Bench’s premium services to get expert tax prep, filing and year-round tax advisory support. Furthermore, monthly financial statements and expense overviews offered by the platform helps companies to stay in control of their money. The at-a-glance visual reports are very much helpful to get a clear overview of the bigger picture comprising actionable insights ensuring adequate business growth. Also, it ensures adequate security, processing integrity, availability, privacy and confidentiality of business data as a SOC 2 compliant portal. Read more	Ember takes the struggle and stresses out of accounting for anyone who is self-employed. The clever system lets you know all of the subtle ways that you might be entitled to more of your money back. The handy dashboard facilitates seamless invoicing and automates the chasing of debts so you can get paid quicker. Between salary and dividends, they work out the optimal way for you to get the most bang for your buck every month. The intelligent camera reads your receipt and analyses how much VAT you can claim back. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $249.00.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 90% Reviews 91% Momentum 75% Popularity 89%	81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 76% Reviews 79% Momentum 64% Popularity 78%
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Features

Total Features	12 Features	6 Features
Common Features for All	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 9 More - Show Less	Accounts Payable Handling the money owed by a business to its suppliers. Accounts Receivable Handling the money the client owes to the company. Bank Reconciliation Matching the balances of an entity's accounting records with the corresponding information on a bank statement. Billing and Invoicing This feature helps in issuing and handling the invoice and bills. CPA Firms Offers collaboration with a professional expert for financial and consulting services. Cash Management Collection and management of cash. Collections Recovery of cash from a business or individual. Expense Tracking Keep a count of your day to day expenses as well as allows you to quickly identify where the expense report is in the approval process. General Ledger Maintaining and recording all the accounting related transactions. Payroll Handling the salary payable to the employees Project Accounting Creation of financial reports specifically designed to track the financial progress of projects Spend Management Managing the expenditure of a business in order to build its product or services Tax Management Management of finances for payment of tax as well as assessing the advance tax liability to pay your tax in time + 3 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS
Modes of Support	Business Hours Online	Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 1,405 user ratings	4.8/5 252 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 76.4% Very Good 9.7% Average 2.1% Poor 2.3% Terrible 9.5%	Excellent 93.3% Very Good 2.8% Average 1.2% Poor 0.4% Terrible 2.4%
User Sentiments	Responsive Customer Service, Knowledgeable Bookkeepers, Easy to Use Interface, Time-Saving Automation Inconsistent Bookkeeper Turnover, Delayed Bookkeeping Completion, Limited Functionality for Complex Businesses, Inaccurate Expense Categorization	Excellent Customer Service, User-Friendly Interface, Comprehensive Financial Insights, Seamless HMRC Integration Slow Application Performance, Buggy Transaction Review Process, Inaccurate Filing of Company Accounts, Significant Increase in Monthly Fees
Review Summary	Overall, users generally praise Bench's user-friendly interface, ease of use, and helpful customer support. Many appreciate the simplicity and convenience of the platform, highlighting its user-friendly design and straightforward setup process. Bench's customer support is also frequently commended for its responsiveness and helpfulness. However, some users have expressed concerns regarding the accuracy and reliability of the bookkeeping services, with a few mentioning issues with categorizing transactions and occasional errors. Additionally, some users have noted that Bench's pricing may not be suitable for all businesses, particularly those with complex accounting needs.	Ember receives mixed reviews from customers, with an average rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars. Many users praise the product's sleek design, ease of use, and ability to keep beverages at a consistent temperature. However, some reviewers complain about connectivity issues, battery life, and the overall durability of the product. Others express dissatisfaction with customer service, citing slow response times and a lack of resolution to problems. Despite these complaints, some users remain loyal to the brand, appreciating the convenience and functionality of Ember's products.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Starts at $249.00.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Essential $249.00 $299.00 per month Premium $399.00 $499.00 per month	Starter (Limited Company) Free Pro (Limited Company) Others Unlimited (Limited Company) Others Starter (Sole Trader) Free Pro (Sole Trader) Others Unlimited (Sole Trader) Others
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