EVERYTHING for $97/MONTH
Firstep keeps it simple with one clear cost and the ongoing essentials to run, protect, and grow your business.
Most business formation services advertise a low starting price — but essential items are often sold separately. Firstep keeps it simple with one clear starting cost and the essentials included
| Feature | Firstep | ZenBusiness | LegalZoom | Bizee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Cost | $97/mo + state fees | Low advertised price + state fees | Higher base price + state fees | Low advertised price + state fees |
| Pricing Structure | Flat, transparent | Tiered / à la carte | À la carte | Tiered / à la carte |
| Business Formation | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included | ✅ Included |
| Ongoing Compliance | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost |
| EIN (Employer Identification Number) | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost |
| Registered Agent | ✅ Included | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost | ❌ Extra cost |
| Fully Loaded CRM | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included | ❌ Not included | ❌ Not included |
| Industry-specific Automations | ✅ Included | ❌ Not included | ❌ Not included | ❌ Not included |
| Learning Curve | Minimal — we set it up | Moderate | Moderate–High | Moderate |
| Best For | Owners who want it handled | DIY-focused founders | Legal document needs | Budget DIY setups |
ZenBusiness, LegalZoom, and Bizee use à la carte pricing, meaning essentials like EIN filing, registered agents, and annual reports often cost extra.
By the time most business owners add what they actually need, the total cost is significantly higher than expected.
Firstep includes what others upsell.
For $97/month, Firstep replaces multiple services with one simple system:
Instead of paying for compliance, software, and add-ons separately, Firstep gives you a complete business backbone — designed to support you every month, not just at setup.
INCLUDES INDUSTRY-SPECIFIC AUTOMATIONS
LLC Formation / Articles of Organization
Annual Report Compliance (state requirement)
Registered Agent (state requirement)
EIN (required for bank account)
Operating Agreement
Business Website + hosting, ecommerce store
Run My Business CRM (replaces 37 apps!)
Additional usage and third party charges may apply.
Pick from done-for-you website templates built for your industry.
Customize in minutes and launch instantly, or let AI build your site.
Support every way they choose to pay. Send professional invoices with built-in payment links, sell online, or take payment on your phone.
Text, email, website chat, and social DMs - all in one unified inbox. No more bouncing from app to app.
Reply to customers instantly from your dashboard - or let AI reply for you.
Stay active without lifting a finger. Create, schedule, and post weeks of social content in minutes with AI.
Stand out against competitors. Automatically ask happy customers for reviews that post directly to your google business profile.
With automated marketing funnels, your clients get timely reminders, personalized offers, and thank-you messages that bring them back again and again.
Forget the Paperwork. We’ll do it.
Compliance Handled Automatically — Forever.
One Platform to Run Your Entire Business.