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title: "Bookkeeping Cost Calculator & Pricing | Ledgerbrook"
source: https://ledgerbrook.com/tools/pricing-calculator/
description: "Bookkeeping cost calculator for QuickBooks Online. Price monthly bookkeeping, catch-up and cleanup at fixed per-file rates."
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Interactive Estimator

# Bookkeeping Cost Calculator

Monthly bookkeeping costs **$99 per month** for up to 3 accounts and 200 monthly transactions, and **$199 per month**for higher volumes or class and location tracking. QuickBooks catch-up and cleanup bookkeeping is billed at **$99 per month of backlog**, with a 20% discount applied across backlogs of 6 months or longer.

1\. Monthly Transactions

Debits, credits, invoices, and bank feed movements.

150 / mo

50 (Low)200 (Cutoff)400600+ (High)

2\. Active Accounts

Checking, savings, payroll, and credit cards.

2 accounts

123 (Cutoff)58+

3\. Months Behind (Cleanup / Catch-Up)

Select 0 if books are current and only monthly close is needed.

0 months (Current)

0 (Current)3 mo6 mo (20% off)12+ mo

★ 20% off 6+ months: 20% discount applied across the entire cleanup backlog![Contact us for custom quote →](/contact/?service=custom-quote)

4\. Optional Engagement Add-ons

QuickBooks Setup+$199

COA design, bank feeds linking & opening balances.

CPA Handoff Pack+$199

Balance sheet tie-outs, 1099 report & lead sheets.

Estimated Fee ScheduleStandard Plan

Ongoing Monthly Close

$99/ month

Up to 3 accounts and up to 200 transactions a month.

One-Time Cleanup / Catch-Up

$0

✓ Estimated turnaround: 5 business days

Selected Add-ons

$0one-time

First Month Total:$99

Includes first month of ongoing close + any catch-up/setup. Renews monthly at ongoing rate.

[Book Free File Review →](/contact/?service=file-review)

No card required. Guaranteed fixed-rate quote after review.

[Need custom discount pricing or multi-entity quote? Contact us →](/contact/?service=custom-quote)

Standard Plan•$99/mo

First Month:$99

Details ↓[Book Review →](/contact/?service=monthly)

Transparent Tiers

## How Ledgerbrook Compares to Industry Alternatives

| Option | Monthly Cost | Catch-Up Rate | Qualifications | Turnaround |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| **Ledgerbrook (White-Label)** | $99 – $199/mo | $99/mo (20% off 6+ mo) | Elite ProAdvisor certified, US-reviewed | 3–5 business days |
| In-House Staff Bookkeeper | $3,800 – $5,200/mo | Hourly ($35–$50/hr) | Varies, requires payroll/benefits | Weeks to hire & train |
| Traditional CPA Firm Write-Up | $650 – $1,200/mo | $150 – $250/hr | CPA licensed (high overhead) | 15–30 days |
| General Freelance Marketplaces | $150 – $300/mo | $15 – $30/hr | Varies widely; manual oversight required | Variable (per freelancer) |

Frequently Asked Questions

## Bookkeeping & Cleanup Pricing Details

### How is monthly bookkeeping priced?

Monthly bookkeeping is structured into two transparent tiers based on countable file metrics: the Standard tier is $99/month for up to 3 bank or credit card accounts and up to 200 monthly transactions. The High Volume tier is $199/month for files with more than 3 accounts, over 200 transactions, or class and location tracking.

### How much does QuickBooks cleanup cost?

QuickBooks cleanup and catch-up bookkeeping is billed at $99 per month of backlog for 1 to 5 months. For backlogs of 6 months or longer, a 20% discount applies to the entire engagement ($79/month). Backlogs of 12+ months receive custom volume discounting.

### Are there setup fees or hidden contract commitments?

No. There are no onboarding fees, no cancellation fees, and no long-term contracts. Monthly close is billed month-to-month. If a new QuickBooks company file setup is required from scratch, it is available as a flat one-time service.

### How fast is a cleanup or catch-up project completed?

Standard backlogs of 3 to 6 months are typically reconciled, cleaned up, and delivered within 5 to 7 business days following access to bank statements. Larger backlogs are phased with verified monthly reconciliations.

### How do I confirm the exact price for my file?

Submit your QuickBooks Online file for a free, confidential File Review. We inspect your balance sheet, opening balance equity, unreconciled bank transactions, and subledgers to provide a guaranteed fixed-fee quote before any work begins.