Doola Bookkeeping Review: Why Maxim Liberty Wins
Doola Bookkeeping Review: A Comparison with Maxim Liberty
Doola bookkeeping is a newer player in the market, primarily known for helping international founders form U.S. LLCs. But when it comes to true, ongoing bookkeeping support, how does Doola stack up against industry leader Maxim Liberty? This blog reviews pricing, services, software, and long-term reliability.
Table of Contents
- Doola Focuses on LLC Formation, Not Bookkeeping
- Proprietary Software Lock-In vs Flexibility
- Support for Industry-Specific Software
- Pricing Breakdown
- Reputation, Reviews, and Accreditation
- Final Thoughts
Doola Focuses on LLC Formation, Not Bookkeeping
Most of Doola’s glowing reviews relate to forming an LLC—not managing books. While its platform helps with incorporation, it lacks the depth of service needed for real bookkeeping. In contrast, Maxim Liberty has specialized in outsourced bookkeeping, accounting, and tax services since 2005.
Proprietary Software Lock-In vs Flexibility
Doola uses a basic proprietary platform that doesn’t integrate with leading accounting software. Unlike QuickBooks, Xero, Zoho Books, Wave, or Sage, Doola’s platform limits data access and customization.
This is risky. When Bench shut down in December 2024, users lost access to their data. Vendor lock-in can be devastating. Maxim Liberty eliminates that risk by working with the platform of your choice and never locking your data behind a proprietary wall.
Support for Industry-Specific Software
Doola lacks support for industry-focused solutions. That’s a problem if you need tailored reports or integration with niche tools. Maxim Liberty, on the other hand, offers expertise across:
- Property management – supports Stessa, Buildium, Propertyware, Rentvine, and more
- Construction – compatible with Sage 300 CRE and QuickBooks for contractors
- Law firms – integrates with Clio and other legal accounting tools
- E-commerce – handles inventory, PayPal, Stripe, and Amazon
- Dentists & healthcare
- Nonprofits
- Real estate, retail, manufacturing, education, and more
Pricing Breakdown
Doola charges $1,999 per year for access to its bookkeeping platform—without full human support. If you want any real interaction, you’ll pay another $329 per year. But even then, you don’t get services like:
Maxim Liberty starts at just $60/month with human accountants and add-on tax experts handling the entire process for you. You get real support and full-service bookkeeping at a fraction of Doola’s cost.
Reputation, Reviews, and Accreditation
Doola is not accredited by the Better Business Bureau and holds a 1-star BBB rating. Most of its positive reviews are tied to business formation—not bookkeeping. That’s a red flag for business owners needing consistent financial help.
Maxim Liberty is proudly accredited and backed by:
- #1 on Clutch.co
- #1 on Solution Scout
- #1 on Tech Times
- Featured on Forbes
- Hundreds of 5-star client reviews
Final Thoughts
If you’re forming an LLC, Doola can help. But if you need true bookkeeping services, financial strategy, and software flexibility—Maxim Liberty is the clear winner. No lock-in. No inflated pricing. No vague dashboards.
Contact Maxim Liberty for a free consultation, and discover why 20+ years of excellence still matters.
Visit Doola’s website to learn more.
