Bizee vs ZenBusiness
Last updated July 2026
Bizee
Free LLC formation with free first-year registered agent
Advantages
- $0 base formation (state fee only)
- Free registered agent service for the first year
- Fast filing (1-2 business days after state processing)
- Simple dashboard for entity management
- Lower long-term registered agent cost than ZenBusiness ($119/yr vs $199/yr)
Drawbacks
- Silver plan lacks EIN and operating agreement
- No included ongoing compliance monitoring
- Upsells throughout checkout
ZenBusiness
LLC formation bundled with Worry-Free Compliance
Advantages
- $0 base plan (state fee only) with modern UX
- Worry-Free Compliance included, annual report filing plus compliance monitoring
- Registered agent included on Pro plan and above
- Named 'Best for Compliance' by many small business reviewers
- Money-back guarantee within 60 days
Drawbacks
- Registered agent renewal is $199/yr, more than Bizee
- Worry-Free Compliance auto-renews at $199/yr
- Base plan omits operating agreement and EIN filing
Bizee and ZenBusiness are two of the lowest-cost LLC formation services in the U.S. Bizee's Silver tier is free (state fees only); ZenBusiness starts at $0 for formation plus a paid Worry-Free Compliance subscription. The ongoing costs, not the sticker price, determine which one is cheaper over time.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Bizee | ZenBusiness |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $0 + state fee (Silver) | $0 + state fee (Starter) |
| Registered Agent | Free year 1; $119/yr after | $199/yr; included with Pro plan and above |
| EIN Included | Gold plan and above | Pro plan and above |
| Operating Agreement | Gold plan and above | Pro plan and above |
| Compliance Plan | Optional add-on; no default subscription | Worry-Free Compliance auto-renews $199/yr on Pro+ |
| Turnaround | 1-2 business days after state | 2-3 business days after state processing |
| Support | Phone, email, chat | Phone, email, chat |
| Annual Report Filing | Optional add-on | Included with Worry-Free Compliance |
Bizee Wins
Bizee wins on total cost over 3+ years because ZenBusiness's Worry-Free Compliance auto-renews at $199/yr forever.
Over year one, ZenBusiness's Worry-Free Compliance can feel valuable, annual report reminders and filing built in. But the recurring $199/yr adds up: three years costs $597 more than Bizee's baseline, and most founders can file their own annual report in 20 minutes. Choose ZenBusiness only if you know you'll never remember to file annual reports and want compliance auto-handled.
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