Alternatives · Accounting
Kick alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Kick alternative is Digits (2.2 GPA).
Kick compared with 5 alternatives: Puzzle, Digits, Pilot, Bench and Botkeeper.
Kick has a free plan. Paid plans start at $40 per month, billed annually ($480). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
Price against what you get
Kick starts at $40 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Digits scores higher without starting lower. Puzzle starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Kick
Puzzle
AI-driven accounting software for startups and small businesses
- Puzzle starts at $25 per month, billed annually ($30 billed monthly).
- Puzzle has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Kick.
- Puzzle also covers expense tracking.
- Puzzle does not cover workflow automation and bill pay, which Kick does.
Suits: Startups that want runway and burn figures from their books
Digits
AI-native general ledger with bookkeeping, bill pay and invoicing
- Digits starts at $65 per month.
- Digits has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Kick.
- Digits also lists an iOS app.
- Digits also covers dashboards.
- Digits does not cover workflow automation, which Kick does.
Suits: Startups that want AI coding of transactions without per-seat fees
Pilot
Done-for-you bookkeeping, tax and CFO services for small companies
- Pilot starts at $99 per month for up to $100,000 in monthly expenses.
- Pilot has no free plan, unlike Kick.
- Pilot also covers dashboards.
- Pilot does not cover workflow automation, invoicing and bill pay, which Kick does.
Suits: Startups that want someone else to keep the books
Bench
Bookkeeping done by an assigned bookkeeper, with optional tax filing
- Bench starts at $199 per month, billed monthly (Bookkeeping Light).
- Bench has no free plan, unlike Kick.
- Bench does not cover workflow automation, invoicing and bill pay, which Kick does.
Suits: Owners who want someone else to do the bookkeeping each month
Botkeeper
Automated bookkeeping platform sold to accounting firms
- Botkeeper starts at $53 per license / month at 25+ licenses, billed annually ($59 billed monthly).
- Botkeeper has no free plan, unlike Kick.
- Botkeeper does not cover invoicing and bill pay, which Kick does.
Suits: Accounting firms with many small bookkeeping clients
Limits worth knowing in Kick
- The free plan stops at 250 categorized transactions a year.
- Multi-entity, classes and an accrual ledger need Plus, and consolidation needs Advanced.
- The page shows one billing term per plan, so monthly-billed prices for Basic and Plus are not listed.
- Firm pricing is separate and charged per client, with 10% off for 1 to 19 clients and 50% off for 20 or more.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kick?
The alternatives to Kick in this directory are Puzzle, Digits, Pilot, Bench and Botkeeper. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kick.
Is there a free alternative to Kick?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Puzzle and Digits offer a free trial.
Which Kick alternatives work on iOS?
The Kick listing does not include an iOS app. Digits lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Nov 12, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.