OCTIS and other 3E Accounting alternatives and competitors

3E Accounting competitors compared on markets, secretary, audit, pricing and digital tools.

Last checked 11 November 2026 · 13 sources

Otty's short answer

3E Accounting is a Singapore-based network with Hong Kong and Malaysia offices and a published low incorporation fee. Alternatives depend on the need. Osome and Sleek are digital-first, Counto is cloud accounting with revenue-based plans, BoardRoom is a larger corporate services group, Air Corporate prices Hong Kong incorporation in US$, and OCTIS is an AI-first business OS with CRM and agents.

Side by side

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What matters	OCTISHong Kong company + OCTIS global plan	3E Accounting	Osome	Sleek	Counto	BoardRoom	Air Corporate
Markets served	Hong Kong company for Singapore and other founders, plus Malaysia (Sdn Bhd)	Singapore (headquarters), Hong Kong, Malaysia, plus a partner network	Singapore, Hong Kong, UK, UAE	Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, UK	Singapore, US, UK	Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, China, Vietnam	Hong Kong, with China and offshore pages
Company incorporation	Hong Kong at least 10% below any genuine quote (Lowest Price Guarantee)	Singapore setup S$515 for a local entrepreneur; Hong Kong setup HK$280 plus HK$1,720 Companies Registry fee	Yes; Hong Kong from HK$4,650	Yes; Singapore festive offer of S$600 all-in, terms apply	Yes, Singapore; price not listed on its pages	Company formation listed; price not published	Yes; Hong Kong All-Inclusive US$1,070, government fees included
Company secretary	Via a licensed partner for Hong Kong; 10–30% below your current bill or a written quote	Singapore from S$327 a year with GST; Hong Kong HK$400 a year from year two	Hong Kong from HK$1,400 a year	Offered; price on its pricing page	S$325 a year standalone	Offered; price not published	From US$955 a year
Accounting and tax	Bookkeeping and profits tax; 10–30% below your current bill or a written quote	Singapore bookkeeping from S$600 a month (its page also says S$300); tax return from S$327 a year	Hong Kong accounting and audit from HK$3,500 a year	Accounting, tax filing and payroll offered; price on its pricing page	From S$850 a year, or S$100 a month, at S$50,000 revenue	Bookkeeping, tax and payroll offered; price not published	From US$95 a month, with profits tax return preparation
Audit	Coordinated by OCTIS; an independent licensed auditor signs	Through licensed partner firms; Singapore from S$3,000 as an estimate	Offered in Hong Kong	Offered in Hong Kong	Audit support add-on; price not published	Not listed on the page read	From US$580 a year with tax filing
Pricing model	A written quote, or 10–30% below your current bill	Published fee table; custom plan for enterprise	Published prices	Published prices	Published plans scaled to revenue or transactions	Quote on request	Published prices in US$
Digital app and chat	App and web workspace with chat	Not published	Mobile app with in-app chat; replies in under 6 hours	Web portal	Dashboard; support by phone, chat, WhatsApp and email	Client portals	Web dashboard; WhatsApp support with a 2-hour response promise
CRM and automation	Built-in CRM and workflow automation	Not listed on its site	Bookkeeping automation; no CRM	Not listed on its site	Accounting automation; no CRM	Not listed on its site	Deadline reminders; no CRM
AI agents	Otty AI agents inside the workspace	Not listed on its site	AI-assisted bookkeeping, human verified; no agents	Not listed on its site	AI tax software and accounting platform; no agents	Not listed on its site	Not listed on its site
FX, card and account	FX, card, account and payments via licensed partners	Free multi-currency account and virtual Visa card with setup	Business accounts through partners	Business banking through partners	Bill payments with FX fee discounts; no bank account	Not listed on its site	Partner bank and fintech onboarding; multicurrency add-on US$14 a month

Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 11 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.

Which one fits you

OCTIS · Hong Kong company + OCTIS global plan
Choose OCTIS if you want an AI-first business OS: company, accounts, CRM and AI agents in one workspace.
3E Accounting
Choose 3E Accounting if you want a Singapore-headquartered firm with a published low setup fee, a year of free secretary service and offices in Hong Kong and Malaysia.
Osome
Choose Osome if you want a mobile app and chat with accountants, with published Hong Kong prices for incorporation, secretary, accounting and audit.
Sleek
Choose Sleek if you want one digital provider for incorporation, accounting, secretary and audit across Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia and the UK.
Counto
Choose Counto if you want Singapore cloud accounting with plans priced by revenue and an AI tax tool.
BoardRoom
Choose BoardRoom if you want a larger corporate services group with offices across Asia, payroll and a quote built around your structure.
Air Corporate
Choose Air Corporate if you want Hong Kong incorporation at a fixed US$ price, a published renewal and audit from US$580.

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Which alternative fits which need

Osome and Sleek are the digital-first options, with apps or portals and published prices in Hong Kong. Counto is the cloud accounting choice for Singapore companies, with plans scaled to revenue. BoardRoom is the larger corporate services group, with offices in Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia, China and Vietnam, and it prices by quote. Air Corporate is Hong Kong focused and lists US$ prices. OCTIS adds a CRM and AI agents to company, accounting and audit coordination.

Price comparisons are not like for like

3E Accounting publishes a Singapore setup of S$515 for a local entrepreneur and a Hong Kong setup of HK$280 plus a HK$1,720 Companies Registry fee, with year-one secretary service free. Osome lists Hong Kong incorporation from HK$4,650, and Sleek runs a S$600 all-in Singapore festive offer. Packages differ in what they bundle, and the year-two cost matters. Read the cart total and ask for the renewal in writing.

Where audit sits

3E Accounting says audit support comes through licensed partner firms, and its Singapore fee table calls the S$3,000 audit figure an estimate from an external audit partner. In Hong Kong the audit must be signed by an independent licensed auditor whichever provider you use, so ask who the auditor is and whether the audit fee is quoted in the package.

Where OCTIS fits

OCTIS suits founders who want company, accounting, CRM and AI agents in one workspace. It runs a Hong Kong company on the OCTIS global plan for Singapore and other founders, and also serves Malaysia (Sdn Bhd). It does not incorporate Singapore companies, so local registration still applies if you need one. Audit is coordinated by OCTIS and signed by an independent licensed auditor. Send your current bill or quote and we come in 10–30% below it.

See OCTIS pricing

Frequently asked questions

Who are 3E Accounting's competitors?

3E Accounting competes with digital-first providers Osome and Sleek, Singapore cloud accountant Counto, the larger corporate services group BoardRoom, Hong Kong specialist Air Corporate, and OCTIS, an AI-first business OS with CRM and agents. The right one depends on the market, whether you want a published price or a quote, and whether you need tools beyond compliance.

What is the best alternative to 3E Accounting in Singapore?

For a Singapore company, Osome, Sleek and Counto are the closest digital alternatives, and BoardRoom is the larger-firm option. OCTIS does not incorporate Singapore companies. A Singapore-based founder can run a Hong Kong company with OCTIS and use its CRM and AI agents. If you need a Singapore entity, local registration still applies.

What is the best alternative to 3E Accounting in Hong Kong?

In Hong Kong, Osome, Sleek and Air Corporate publish prices for incorporation, secretary, accounting or audit, and BoardRoom works by quote. OCTIS registers Hong Kong companies at least 10% below any genuine quote (Lowest Price Guarantee) and adds CRM and AI agents. Compare year one plus renewal, and check the provider's TCSP licence.

Is OCTIS an alternative to 3E Accounting?

Yes, for a Hong Kong company or a Malaysian Sdn Bhd. OCTIS offers incorporation, company secretary, accounting, tax and audit coordination, with a built-in CRM and Otty AI agents. It does not register Singapore companies. The independent licensed auditor signs the audit, and OCTIS coordinates it.

Is 3E Accounting cheaper than Osome or Sleek?

On published setup fees, often yes. 3E Accounting lists Singapore setup at S$515 for a local entrepreneur and Hong Kong setup at HK$280 plus the registry fee, against Osome's Hong Kong package from HK$4,650 and Sleek's S$600 all-in Singapore offer. Those packages bundle different things, so compare the year-two cost and the accounting and audit you will need. If you already pay any provider, OCTIS prices 10–30% below your current bill or a written quote.

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