A note before you read: ABFI is one of the alternatives here, and we wrote this page. Facts about Bookkeeper360 come from its site or named, dated reviews.
Who Bookkeeper360 is good for
Bookkeeper360 offers monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero, with optional services such as payroll and advisory [1]. Reviewers describe several monthly plans that scale with the business, plus add-ons [2]. For a small business that wants bookkeeping and a menu of extras from one firm, it's a reasonable fit.
Why businesses look for an alternative
- They want industry-specific work such as job costing, client profitability, inventory or multi-entity consolidation.
- They want controller review and a single accountable person for the whole function.
- They want a different pricing structure (flat, all-in, or simpler).
The alternatives, by who they fit
| If you want... | Consider | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A simpler service inside QuickBooks | QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping | Intuit's own service [3] |
| A startup-focused provider | Pilot | Bookkeeping, tax and CFO for startups [4] |
| A local office | Supporting Strategies | Franchised offices, AP/AR and controller services [5] |
| The lowest flat price | Merritt Bookkeeping | Reported flat monthly rate [6] |
| An accounting department with controller review | ABFI Accounting | Locked close, industry playbooks, CFO help available [7] |
Head to head: Pilot vs Bookkeeper360 and QuickBooks Live vs Bookkeeper360. Full list: best outsourced bookkeeping services.
Bookkeeper360 and ABFI side by side
| Bookkeeper360 | ABFI Accounting | |
|---|---|---|
| Software | QuickBooks Online or Xero [1] | Mainly QuickBooks Online |
| Bookkeeping and reconciliation | Yes [1] | Yes |
| Controller review of the close | Check current plans [1] | Yes, every month (controller services) |
| Payroll | Add-on [2] | Coordination from the Managed tier |
| CFO-level help | Add-on [2] | Available in higher tiers |
| Tax | Add-on [2] | Not offered; clean handoff to your CPA |
| Pricing | Published plans plus add-ons [2] | From $850 a month [7] |
If you want a menu of add-ons including tax from one firm, Bookkeeper360 may suit you better. ABFI fits when you want one team to own the close, the review and the CPA handoff. Not sure which model you need? Read app-style bookkeeping vs an outsourced accounting department.
How to switch from Bookkeeper360
- Pick a switch date after a closed month.
- Keep your QuickBooks or Xero file. If it's your subscription, the new provider just needs an invite. See how to give your bookkeeper access safely.
- Export documents held in any provider portal before you cancel.
- Check contract and notice terms.
- Have the new provider review the last reconciliations before taking over.
- Move any add-ons (payroll, tax) to new providers on a clear date.
More: switching bookkeepers mid-year.
Keep reading
Sources
- Bookkeeper360, company website, www.bookkeeper360.com. Checked November 6, 2026.
- NerdWallet, "Bookkeeper360 Review: Pricing, Features, and Top Alternatives", www.nerdwallet.com/business/software/learn/bookkeeper360. Checked November 6, 2026.
- Intuit, QuickBooks Live Bookkeeping, quickbooks.intuit.com/live. Checked November 6, 2026.
- Pilot, company website, pilot.com. Checked November 6, 2026.
- Supporting Strategies, company website, www.supportingstrategies.com. Checked November 6, 2026.
- Fit Small Business, "Merritt Bookkeeping Review", fitsmallbusiness.com/merritt-bookkeeping-review. Checked November 6, 2026.
- ABFI Accounting, Pricing, www.abfiaccounting.com/pricing. Checked November 6, 2026.
Questions owners ask
What does Bookkeeper360 do?
Monthly bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online or Xero, with add-ons such as payroll and advisory.
What's the best Bookkeeper360 alternative?
For a simpler service inside QuickBooks, QuickBooks Live. For startups, Pilot. For a local office, Supporting Strategies. For an accounting department with controller review, ABFI.
Can I keep my QuickBooks file if I leave Bookkeeper360?
If the subscription is yours, yes. Invite the new provider as an accountant user.
Does ABFI work in Xero?
ABFI works mainly in QuickBooks Online. If you use Xero, ask on a call and we'll tell you plainly whether it's a fit.
Is ABFI more expensive than Bookkeeper360?
It depends on the plan and add-ons. Compare total monthly cost for the same scope.
Want one team that owns the whole close?
ABFI's complimentary Business Accounting Diagnostic reviews your books and shows what a reviewed monthly close would change.