Everything is easy!
Hi Austin, Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad everything feels easy—that’s exactly what we aim for. – The Collective Team
Collective is the first all-in-one back office built for solopreneurs. Our members save thousands in taxes each year and get time back to focus on their passion, not paperwork.Members get everything they need in one place for a simple monthly fee: entity setup (state LLC formation fees apply), payroll, monthly bookkeeping, annual S Corp tax filing, invoicing, and a team of experts at your side so you never have to go it alone.Built by solopreneurs for solopreneurs, Collective empowers you to run your business with confidence and peace of mind, backed by a tax-smart solution designed for you.
Written by the business, not verified by us.Collective (collective.com) has a 4.2 out of 5 rating on OK.one, based on 100 user reviews collected here. It is listed under Money & Insurance and its reputation is good. 79% of reviews are 4 stars or higher and 13% are 1 star; The business has replied to 69% of negative reviews; Reviews mostly discuss User experience, Customer service. Last updated 2026-09-06.
Reviewers had a great experience with this company. Customers frequently praise the supportive and knowledgeable staff members, noting that the overall onboarding process is remarkably straightforward, smooth, and completely painless. Consumers consistently find that the digital platform effectively simplifies business taxes and detailed bookkeeping, significantly reducing daily stress and saving a lot of valuable time. However, some people mentioned that customer support response times can occasionally be quite slow, making it rather difficult to resolve urgent matters efficiently. A few reviewers also shared experiencing frustrating setup hurdles, fragmented communication channels, and occasional mistakes with their official business tax filings.
Auto-generated from all reviews of this business. For reference only.Hi Austin, Thanks for the feedback! We’re glad everything feels easy—that’s exactly what we aim for. – The Collective Team
Easy, intuitive and fast for business owners
Hi Preethy, Thank you for the great feedback! We’re glad to hear you’re finding Collective easy, intuitive, and fast—those are exactly the qualities we focus on when building tools for busy business owners. We’ll keep working to make managing your business finances as seamless and efficient as possible. Thanks for being part of Collective. – The Collective Team
Renz was an absolute delight. Not only was he helpful by explaining things thoroughly, he was also very patient with me and my questions! He took the time workshop errors in real-time on the call without making me feel rushed. I felt like he genuinely there to support me and not just run down a checklist.
Hi Kristin, Thank you for taking the time to share this thoughtful feedback. We’re thrilled to hear that Renz provided such a supportive and patient experience. Taking the time to explain things clearly, work through issues in real time, and make members feel genuinely supported is exactly the standard we aim for. We’ll be sure to pass this along to Renz and the team. Thanks again for being part of Collective—we’re glad to be in your corner. – The Collective Team
I have used collective for a couple months now and I have had to time and again ask them to recatagorize transactions to which they say they will change in "the future". If it were up to them all of our transactions would be catagorized as meals. I would not renew or waste time as I have had to review and message constantly about things being catagorized incorrectly and the issue is never resolved.
Hi Sharon, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate the feedback. We take all member concerns seriously and will review this matter. Our team will reach out privately to discuss your specific situation, if needed. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns. – The Collective Team
Renz was very patient and answered all questions accordingly throughout the onboarding/transition call
Hi Philip, Thank you for sharing this! We’re glad to hear Renz made your onboarding and transition call smooth by patiently answering all of your questions. Providing clear, supportive guidance during onboarding is a top priority for us. Thanks for being part of Collective. – The Collective Team
Very easy to get started with lots of responsive support. Lots of materials requested.
Hi J., Thank you for taking the time to leave this review — we’re glad to hear the onboarding felt easy and that our team’s responsiveness has been helpful. We also appreciate you calling out the volume of materials we request. Some of those documents are required for compliance and accurate setup, but we’re always working to streamline the process so it feels lighter and clearer for new members. Thanks again for sharing your experience. – The Collective Team
I'm glad I made the change from my CPA!!
Hi Lisa, Thank you for the kind words — we’re really glad to hear you’re loving the experience so far and that the switch from your CPA has been a positive one for your business. We’ll keep making things clearer, faster, and more helpful as you continue to grow. – The Collective Team
Absolutely love Collective. Working with Elizabeth M. has been an incredible joy and what a pleasure! She teaches me so much about taxes and running an S Corp and no matter how financially anxious I feel she always makes everything we do understandable, clear, and I always leave our calls feeling calm and organized. Would 100% recommend Collective and also Elizabeth as our account manager!
Hi there, Thank you so much for this wonderful review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying your experience — especially with Elizabeth. It’s great to know her guidance has helped make your S Corp finances feel clear, manageable, and less stressful. We’ll keep working to deliver that same level of clarity and support every step of the way. Thanks again for being part of Collective! – The Collective Team
Hi Brian, Thank you for the positive review! We’re glad to hear you’ve had a great experience so far. We’ll keep working to make everything as smooth and helpful as possible. – The Collective Team
I spent like an hour with these people, confirming to me everything is good to go, and i spent time sending documents only to tell me they don't accept a C-Corp. What a waste of time. And i asked for a refund, and i never got a response back in a week. Then i have another support agent tell me to clarify if i want my membership canceled, and not even acknowledging the refund. And then i check my account to see a refund was never done to begin with. I guess they what... expect me to pay $300 something for no reason? What a stupid company honestly. I'll just do Quickbooks and get a good tax accountant. Would save a lot of money like that too. Hope this helps to anyone looking for an automated process.
Hi Brandon, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and appreciate you taking the time to share this feedback. We take all member concerns seriously and have reviewed this matter. Our team has reached out privately to help resolve the issue. Thank you for giving us the opportunity to address your concerns. – The Collective Team
As single owner/operated business I highly encourage you to look at options elsewhere. I've been with them for almost 2 years. Year 1: they screwed up payroll big time - did some adjustments to help ease the blow but still ended up costing a lot in taxes. They did compensate a few months which was nice. No direct rep. Year 2: I have a direct rep - yay. Was promised they would coordinate with their team. Yet still poor customer service from support team navigating their "wonky" system, general tax help, and individual tax (They are of course outsourcing this as well). Also big change in Year 2 was expecting hefty delays — when I recognized an error on their end they told me they'll expedite it to two weeks. It's been almost 4 months! Likely going to face large penalties because of this. Instead of increased savings I would've gained from using their service. My bottom line has suffered from their subpar service. Seems like they have brought on too many clients and we are just numbers in their system. As a small business owner it really hurts to be valued and treated as such. Especially after giving them the benefit of the doubt after Year 1 Plus: Price is decent because it's all overseas CPA's. Make sure to doublecheck their work — plenty of errors all over the place in forms, bookkeeping, accounting tables and quarterly estimates. Conclusion: Promised a do it yourself turnkey system with support versus a YOU have to literally do everything yourself system with subpar support and 0 accountability on their end. Not worth it.
So far incredibly nice agents/employees and super helpful, keeping me on track
Hey Ryan - glad your experience has been good so far. Looking forward to supporting you as we move into tax season
Easy onboarding.
Hi Sarah, Thanks for the kind words! We’re really glad to hear the onboarding felt easy — that’s exactly what we aim for. We’ll keep refining the experience so everything stays smooth as you continue with Collective. – The Collective Team
Collective has been great for my small business! They always get back to me really fast and have very clear instructions on certain tax filings that I need to do myself. I’m really happy I switched over!
Hi Baylie, Thank you so much for sharing this! We’re really glad to hear that Collective has been helpful for your small business and that the guidance on your tax filings feels clear and timely. We’ll keep focusing on fast support and making the whole back-office experience even smoother for you. Thanks again for being part of Collective — we’re happy you made the switch. – The Collective Team
I did not like that I could not bypass a sectio because I did not have the paperwork. I had to upload a document anyhow
Hey Jackson, We’re sorry to hear the document upload is frustrating. We're working on automating as much as possible and continuing to invest in our product to make this a seamless experience. Thank you for taking the time to leave a review — know that we're working on this. - The Collective Team
Been with Collective 3 years, best decision I made for my business. They understand what it means to be a freelancer, they simplified everything for me.
Hi Alex, Thank you so much for sharing this — we’re thrilled to hear you’ve been with Collective for 3 years and still finding real value in what we do. It means a lot to know that our team’s work to simplify life for freelancers is making a difference for you. We’ll keep working to make running your business even easier every year. – The Collective Team
I signed on with Collective in May and have had one of the most frustrating service experiences of my professional life. Nearly six months later, my books are still not fully set up or accurate, and most of my questions have gone unanswered. Communication is fragmented and inefficient. Every message goes into a general queue where a new person responds each time, meaning I’ve had to re-explain the same issues over and over with no progress. What was sold as a streamlined, all-in-one solution for small business owners has instead created more confusion, not less. As a business owner who came to Collective hoping for clarity and support after a disappointing CPA experience, this has unfortunately been worse. I’ve paid for months of “service” without receiving the value I was promised. I would not recommend Collective to anyone looking for reliable bookkeeping or proactive communication.
Hi Courtney, We’re sorry to hear about your experience and the frustration it’s caused. We appreciate you sharing these details and understand how discouraging it can feel when things take longer than expected. Your feedback about communication and bookkeeping setup is important to us. We’re continuing to refine our processes and communication systems to better support members and ensure smoother experiences moving forward. Thank you for taking the time to share your perspective — it genuinely helps us improve. - The Collective Team
Collective really helps me know what i don't know about accounting and tax filings for my business
Thank you for sharing this — we love hearing that Collective has helped bring clarity to your accounting and tax filings. That’s exactly what we aim for: making sure you can focus on your business while we handle the complexities behind the scenes. We’ll keep finding new ways to simplify and educate along the way. – The Collective Team
Very easy to work with and great communication.
Hi Tessa, Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad to hear that working with Collective has been easy and that our communication has met your expectations. We’ll keep focusing on clear, consistent support so you can stay confident running your business. – The Collective Team
Hi Steve, Thanks for taking the time to share your experience! We’re glad things are going well so far and appreciate you being part of Collective. We’re here to make sure it keeps getting better from here. – The Collective Team
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