DIY vs Outsourced Bookkeeping

The honest comparison most "DIY in QuickBooks" advice skips — including the cost of your own time. Use the on-page calculator to compare against our 69/month subscription.

What DIY actually costs

Plug in your hourly rate and the hours you spend on bookkeeping each month. Most owners find their time alone exceeds 69/month at fewer than 1 hour of bookkeeping per month at typical service-business rates.

What the calculator doesn't capture

  • Missed deductions ($1,500–$5,000/year typical).
  • Tax-prep penalties from messy books.
  • QuickBooks subscription you'd otherwise pay retail.
  • Stress and context-switching.