Head-to-Head

BetterLegal

Fastest Business Formation in 2 Days

VS

BusinessRocket

Start, Get, Grow, Manage Your Business!

Side-by-side comparison. Data as of 2026-02-16.

Founded
BetterLegal: 2017
BusinessRocket: 2008
Rating
8.0/10
8.8/10
First Year Cost
~$419+ (formation + RA)
~$199+ (formation + RA + docs; state fees extra)
Formation Speed
2 business days standard
1-3 business days (up to 3 days faster than competitors)
RA Annual
$120/year ($10/month); add-on only
$249 first year (included in bundles); $99/year renewal

Company Background

BetterLegal

HQ: Austin, Texas (1003 Rio Grande St)

Ownership: Private (founder-owned; Chad Sakonchick)

Employees: 7

Formations: 20,000+ businesses formed

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2017 in Austin, TX
  • Grew to $4.1M revenue with 7-person team
  • Pivoted to no-code (Bubble) in 2022 for rapid features
  • Expanded to full one-stop shop (formation + partners)
  • Hit 20k+ formations; AI tools launched

BusinessRocket

HQ: Sherman Oaks, California (15442 Ventura Blvd., Ste 101)

Ownership: Private (11-50 employees; founder-led)

Employees: 11-50

Formations: 50,000+ companies registered

Key Milestones

  • Founded 2008 in California
  • Expanded to 50,000+ formations
  • Pioneered free registration + non-resident packages
  • Released 2026 entrepreneur analysis report
  • Built all-in-one portal for unlimited entities

Core Services

BetterLegal Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • 2-business-day formation (fastest standard)
  • No upsells; one simple package
  • AI-powered legal translator (Chrome extension)
  • Freebies: website, tax analysis, insurance eval
  • All essentials included (EIN, docs, resolutions)

BusinessRocket Services

Formation types:

  • LLC
  • Corporation (C-Corp, S-Corp)
  • Partnerships
  • Foreign Qualification (all states)
  • Change of Registered Agent

Differentiators:

  • Lowest prices (25% savings vs. competitors)
  • Up to 3 days faster processing
  • Free compliance monitoring (35k+ alerts)
  • No hidden fees or auto-renew traps
  • Unlimited entity management in portal

Both offer nationwide RA coverage. Compare differentiators above to see where each shines.

Pricing & Value

Category BetterLegal BusinessRocket Winner
First Year Total ~$419+ (formation + RA) ~$199+ (formation + RA + docs; state fees extra) BusinessRocket
RA Annual Fee $120/year ($10/month); add-on only $249 first year (included in bundles); $99/year renewal
Value Score 8.2/10 8.8/10 BusinessRocket

Speed & Performance

BetterLegal

Avg formation: 2 business days standard

Expedited: Included (2 days); same-day in select cases

BusinessRocket

Avg formation: 1-3 business days (up to 3 days faster than competitors)

Expedited: Fastest standard processing; same-day in select states

Pros & Cons

BetterLegal — Pros

  • 2-day formation (fastest)
  • Simple $299 package
  • AI translator & freebies
  • All docs/EIN included
  • No-hassle onboarding

BetterLegal — Cons

  • ✗ RA $120/year extra
  • ✗ Support issues on RA
  • ✗ Billing complaints
  • ✗ Basic vs. full suites
  • ✗ Small team scale

BusinessRocket — Pros

  • 25% cheaper than competitors
  • 3 days faster formation
  • Free compliance monitoring
  • Non-US resident packages
  • All-in-one portal

BusinessRocket — Cons

  • ✗ RA $99 renewal
  • ✗ Add-ons like EIN extra
  • ✗ Limited integrations
  • ✗ Fewer reviews than Bizee
  • ✗ Standard support hours

The Verdict

Choose BetterLegal if: Ideal for founders who prioritize speed over hand-holding—form fast, then layer RA. Watch reviews on ongoing service.


Choose BusinessRocket if: Top-rated for a reason—fast, cheap, and reliable. Ideal if you want max value without the big-name markup.

Higher rating: BusinessRocket (8.8/10)