Accounting Software Cost Calculator
Most comparison articles show you the marketing price. This calculator shows you the real year-1 cost: software + payroll add-ons + accountant time.
Year-1 Accounting Cost Calculator
Payroll Core for up to 5 employees; add ~$6/employee above that
Estimated Costs
Software/mo
$115
Accountant/mo
$375
Year 1 total
$5,880
Year 3 total
$17,640
Estimates only. Actual costs vary — verify current pricing with vendors. Does not include migration costs (typically 20-40 hours of owner time if switching from another system).
This calculator provides estimates only. Actual costs vary by plan, location, employee count, and accountant rates. It does not include migration costs (typically 20-40 hours of owner time if switching from another system plus $200-$800 of accountant time). Pricing verified 2026-05-19.