File #3 of 5 · Accounting & bookkeeping
Velan Bookkeeping review: pricing, minimums and alternatives
Velan Bookkeeping has operated from India since 2007 and works for small businesses and CPA firms, either by the hour or through a dedicated bookkeeper. It is the easiest option here for a small business to try, though it publishes less about staffing and screening.
- Our score
- 7.2/10
- Type
- Outsourced bookkeeping (hourly or dedicated bookkeeper)
- Price
- From $10/hr
- Headquarters
- Delaware, USA (US entity Velan Business Solutions, Inc.)
- Staff in
- India
- Founded
- 2007
- Reviews
- 5/5 on Google (11 reviews)
Our verdict
Velan Bookkeeping is strongest on small-business access (8/10): Hourly plan for small businesses; no minimum published. Its weakest area is talent & screening (5/10): Team led by an in-house certified accountant; screening steps not published.
Bookkeeping and accounting specialist for small businesses and CPA firms.
What we like
- Published hourly rate from $10, so a small business can buy just the hours it needs
- Free trial, no setup fees and no long-term lock-in
- Works directly for small businesses and white-label for CPA firms
What to watch
- Monthly price for a dedicated bookkeeper is not published
- Few public reviews so far: Google 5.0 from 11
Pricing
From $10/hr (hourly plan for small businesses); dedicated bookkeeper on a fixed monthly price (amount not published).
Contract terms
- Smallest start
- Not published; hourly plan or a fixed monthly dedicated bookkeeper
- Trial or guarantee
- Free, no-obligation trial
- Replacement
- Not published
- Notice period
- Not published (states no long-term lock-in)
- One-off fees
- No setup fees and no hidden fees
Score breakdown
5/10
7/10
8/10
7/10
6/10
6/10
Velan Bookkeeping 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 | Velan Bookkeeping | VA MASTERS Parent company |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From $10/hr | $7.50–$14/hr |
| Type | Outsourced bookkeeping (hourly or dedicated bookkeeper) | Managed remote staffing |
| Smallest start | Not published; hourly plan or a fixed monthly dedicated bookkeeper | One person; 80 hours/month recommended, fewer hours possible |
| Trial | Free, no-obligation trial | 30-day trial: end anytime, no notice |
| Replacement | Not published | Free; new candidates usually in about 2 business days |
| Notice | Not published (states no long-term lock-in) | None during the trial; notice period after |
| Fees | No setup fees and no hidden fees | No recruitment or setup fees; a refundable deposit is part of the first invoice |
| Score (accounting & bookkeeping) | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 |
Alternatives to Velan Bookkeeping
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FAQ
How much does Velan Bookkeeping cost?
Velan Bookkeeping lists From $10/hr. In its own words: From $10/hr (hourly plan for small businesses); dedicated bookkeeper on a fixed monthly price (amount not published). Prices checked October 2026.
Can a small business start small with Velan Bookkeeping?
Velan Bookkeeping doesn't publish a minimum team size or hours.
Does Velan Bookkeeping offer a trial or a free replacement?
Trial: Free, no-obligation trial. It doesn't publish a replacement policy.
Is Velan Bookkeeping a good choice for accounting & bookkeeping?
Bookkeeping and accounting specialist for small businesses and CPA firms. It's file #3 of 5 in our accounting & bookkeeping drawer, with a score of 7.2/10.
What are the best alternatives to Velan Bookkeeping?
In the same drawer: MYCPE ONE (8.1/10), VA MASTERS (7.6/10), TOA Global (6.8/10), Personiv (6.3/10).