Bench costs $299–$499/month for human bookkeepers. Trezra does the same job with AI for $39/month — 87% cheaper, with real-time visibility instead of monthly catch-ups.
Bench works well for US businesses with complex needs. But for African SMEs who need speed, affordability, and self-service control, Trezra is built specifically for you.
| Feature | Trezra | Bench |
|---|---|---|
| Monthly price | $39/month | $299–$499/month |
| Books turnaround | Real-time — instant on upload | Monthly close (2–4 week lag) |
| Transaction categorisation | AI-automated on import | Human review (slower, more expensive) |
| CSV bank import | Drag-and-drop, any African bank | US-connected banks only |
| Weekly financial reports | Auto-generated every Monday | Monthly reports only |
| African bank compatibility | Works with any CSV export | Not supported |
| Self-service access | Full control via dashboard | Dependent on bookkeeper availability |
That's the difference between Bench's $299/mo Essential plan and Trezra's $39/mo — $260/mo × 12 months = $3,120/yr at minimum. At Bench's $499/mo Premium plan, the annual savings reach $5,520. Plus you get real-time books instead of waiting 2–4 weeks for a monthly close.
Bench was built for US businesses with US bank integrations. Trezra was built for the realities of running a business in Africa.
Zenith, GTBank, Access, First Bank, Stanbic — if your bank exports CSV statements, Trezra imports them.
Upload your statement today, get categorised transactions and a P&L view in minutes — not at end of month.
$39/mo vs $299–$499/mo. For a lean SME, that's rent money, equipment money, or hiring budget.
No third-party bookkeeper with access to your financials. Your data stays in your account.
Trezra gives you AI-powered bookkeeping built for African SMEs — at a price that makes sense. Upload your first bank statement and see your books in under 5 minutes.
Start Free — No Credit Card$39/mo after trial. Cancel anytime.