File #5 of 5 · Accounting & bookkeeping
Personiv review: pricing, minimums and alternatives
Personiv is a long-established finance and accounting outsourcer with teams in India and the Philippines and US-based program management. It fits mid-size companies that want a dedicated accounting team and don't mind quote-based pricing.
- Our score
- 6.3/10
- Type
- Finance and accounting outsourcing (dedicated teams)
- Price
- Not published (quote on request)
- Headquarters
- Austin, Texas, USA
- Staff in
- India and the Philippines
- Founded
- 1985
- Reviews
- 5/5 on Clutch (1 reviews)
Our verdict
Personiv is strongest on small-business access (8/10): Can start with one dedicated professional. Its weakest area is pricing transparency (3/10): Quote only.
Finance and accounting specialist, aimed at mid-size company finance teams.
What we like
- Long history (about 40 years) and nearly 3,000 employees
- Starts with a single dedicated professional and scales to large teams
- Dedicated program manager based in Austin and a custom go-live plan
What to watch
- No prices, trial, notice or replacement terms published
- Geared more to mid-size finance departments than to very small businesses, and it has only one Clutch review
Pricing
Personiv doesn't publish its prices. You get a quote after a sales call.
Contract terms
- Smallest start
- Can start with one dedicated professional
- Trial or guarantee
- Not published
- Replacement
- Not published
- Notice period
- Not published
- One-off fees
- Not published
Score breakdown
5/10
3/10
8/10
3/10
7/10
8/10
Personiv vs VA MASTERS
Published by Outsourcing Insider, a VA MASTERS company. VA MASTERS is ranked here using the same rubric as every other company. About us
| Term | Personiv | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not published (quote on request) | $7.50–$14/hr |
| Type | Finance and accounting outsourcing (dedicated teams) | Managed remote staffing |
| Smallest start | Can start with one dedicated professional | One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Not published | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | Not published | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Not published | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Fees | Not published | No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice |
| Score (accounting & bookkeeping) | 6.3/10 | 7.6/10 |
Alternatives to Personiv
Other companies in our accounting & bookkeeping drawer:
FAQ
How much does Personiv cost?
Personiv doesn't publish its prices; you get a quote after a sales call (checked October 2026).
Can a small business start small with Personiv?
Can start with one dedicated professional
Does Personiv offer a trial or a free replacement?
Personiv doesn't publish trial terms. It doesn't publish a replacement policy.
Is Personiv a good choice for accounting & bookkeeping?
Finance and accounting specialist, aimed at mid-size company finance teams. It's file #5 of 5 in our accounting & bookkeeping drawer, with a score of 6.3/10.
What are the best alternatives to Personiv?
In the same drawer: MYCPE ONE (8.1/10), VA MASTERS (7.6/10), Velan Bookkeeping (7.2/10), TOA Global (6.8/10).