How Salt compares.
Straight comparisons against the alternatives, with sources and dates. Where a competitor is the better fit, we say so — a comparison that always concludes in our favour is not worth reading.
After the Bench shutdown
Looking for a Bench alternative?
Bench shut down in December 2024 and joined Mainstreet in August 2025. What happened, how to keep your records, and what to ask the next provider.
Honest comparison
Salt vs Pilot
Pilot serves US businesses. Salt serves businesses in 10 countries. An honest comparison, including where Pilot fits better.
The real cost comparison
Outsourced finance vs an in-house hire
Fully loaded cost of an in-house bookkeeper vs an outsourced finance team, with the payroll taxes, software, cover and key-person risk a salary comparison leaves out.
Not sure which fits? Ask us.
Tell us where you trade and what shape the books are in. You get scope, price and a start date in writing within one business day — no obligation.