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Bizee vs ZenBusiness

I’m comparing Bizee and ZenBusiness on what you get, what you pay, and what happens when you need help. I’ll call a tie when the facts don’t give either one a clear edge.

Bizee
Bizee
7.3
Good
1 of 7 rounds
vs
ZenBusinessWinner
ZenBusiness
7.3
Good
2 of 7 rounds

The verdict

ZenBusiness takes it, 2–1 on rounds.

Both start formation at $0 plus state fees; Bizee wins on registered agent cost, while ZenBusiness wins on rush filing and support availability.

Choose Bizee if…

  • • Choose Bizee if you want a free first year of registered agent service and a lower listed annual price afterward.
  • • Choose Bizee if you want support from real people rather than AI.
  • • Choose Bizee if you want a listed same-day online filing option.

Choose ZenBusiness if…

  • • Choose ZenBusiness if you want a one-business-day rush filing option listed at $79.
  • • Choose ZenBusiness if weekend phone and chat hours matter to you.
  • • Choose ZenBusiness if you want the included formation items spelled out, including document access and dashboard storage.

Round by round

  1. Round 1What you get in the boxTie
    Bizee5/10

    formation package

    Free formation

    • Formation package is free
    • Clear headline on the package price
    • Included items aren’t specified here

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness5/10

    Included

    LLC formation service

    • Lists formation and filing
    • Includes electronic document access
    • Lists a dashboard with unlimited storage
    • The facts don’t compare its package price with Bizee’s

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    ZenBusiness spells out more; Bizee’s box is less clear.

  2. Round 2What renews after year oneTie
    Bizee5/10

    $6–$12 per user per month

    Business email

    • Business email price is stated
    • Standard domain costs are stated
    • Specialty and premium domains can cost more

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness5/10

    $25/yr

    Business email address

    • Renewal price is stated for compliance
    • Website builder renewal price is stated
    • Several listed services have added costs

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    Different renewals, no like-for-like price comparison.

  3. Round 3Who answers when it goes wrongZenBusiness wins
    Bizee7/10

    Phone and email

    Ways to reach support (888-462-3453, [email protected])

    • Phone, email, and contact form
    • Says support is handled by real people
    • Listed hours are weekdays only

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness8/10

    844-493-6249

    Phone support

    • Phone and chat support
    • Weekend hours
    • Velo AI is available 24/7
    • Immediate AI help may not be the same as a live team

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    ZenBusiness has broader hours; Bizee promises human support.

  4. Round 4How fast it gets filedZenBusiness wins
    Bizee6/10

    6–8 weeks

    Standard filing time

    • Same-day online filing is listed
    • Expedited filing is also available
    • Same-day price is higher than ZenBusiness’s listed rush price
    • Same-day submission has a 2:30 PM cutoff

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness9/10

    1 business day

    Rush filing time

    • Rush paperwork is submitted in one business day
    • Listed rush price is lower than Bizee’s expedited totals
    • The stated timing is for paperwork submission to the state

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    ZenBusiness lists a one-business-day rush for $79.

  5. Round 5What customers actually sayTie
    Bizee5/10

    26,231

    total number of reviews

    • Overall rating is 4.8
    • One-star review share is 4%
    • Fewer listed reviews than ZenBusiness

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    ZenBusiness5/10

    32,839

    Total number of reviews

    • Overall rating is 4.8
    • One-star review share is 4%
    • The rating and one-star share match Bizee’s

    Source: trustpilot.com ↗

    Same rating and one-star share: tie.

  6. Round 6Formation priceTie
    Bizee5/10

    $0 + state fee

    Basic price

    • Basic formation has a $0 listed price
    • Standard and Premium prices are also listed
    • Higher tiers cost extra

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness5/10

    $0

    LLC formation price excluding state fees

    • Starts at $0 plus state fees
    • The listed fact gives no other formation tier prices

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    Both start at $0 plus state fees.

  7. Round 7Registered agent costBizee wins
    Bizee9/10

    Yes, if you form your business with Bizee

    First year included free

    • First year is free with formation
    • Lower listed annual price
    • Annual price applies after the first year

    Source: bizee.com ↗

    ZenBusiness5/10

    $199/yr

    Registered agent cost

    • Annual price is stated
    • First year is not free
    • Higher listed annual price than Bizee

    Source: zenbusiness.com ↗

    Bizee includes year one and lists a lower annual price.

ZenBusinessZenBusiness

Side by side

ZenBusinessBest for who answers when it goes wrongZenBusiness
Overall score
7.3
7.3
Price
See price
See price
Registered agent cost
8.3
6.8
Who answers when it goes wrong
7.8
8.3
What customers actually say
7.8
8.0
What you get in the box
6.7
6.8
Formation price
6.7
7.3
Head-to-head findings
Registered agent cost
Yes, if you form your business with Bizee
$99 for the first year
Who answers when it goes wrong
Phone and email
844-493-6249
What customers actually say
4%
4%
What you get in the box
Free
Included FREE for 30 days
Formation price
$0 + state fee
$0
How fast it gets filed
7–10 business days
1 business day
What renews after year one
$10–$20 per year
$199/yr
What happens if it goes wrong
Not guaranteed correct, complete, or up-to-date
100% accuracy
Record
Head-to-head record
3–1
5–0
Head-to-heads won
75 %
100 %
Rounds won
38 %
41 %
Pros
  • Formation package is free
  • Clear offer for buyers focused on formation
  • Expedited option is $150 total
  • Same-day online filing is listed
  • Name availability search included
  • Articles filing included
  • Secure dashboard with unlimited storage
  • Compliance renewal price is stated
Cons
  • The facts don’t list comparable added services
  • No value comparison for the package contents
  • Standard filing takes 6–8 weeks
  • Same-day filing requires submission by 2:30 PM
  • Does not list Northwest’s business tools in this bundle
  • Website builder renews at $15/mo
  • Rush processing and EIN cost extra
  • Live team hours are limited to the stated schedule
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