Bizee starts at $0 plus state fees. CorpNet starts at $99 plus state fees. Sticker-price differences between LLC formation services rarely tell the full story, since the cheapest tier usually excludes the EIN filing and operating agreement most filers need.

The registered agent renewal is the line item that actually matters over time: Bizee is $119 per year, CorpNet is $149. Over five years that delta adds up to $120, which is typically a larger swing than the formation-tier sticker price.

Bizee offers a genuine $0 formation tier; CorpNet does not. The free tier is meaningful if you only need state filing and are comfortable applying for an EIN yourself on irs.gov. It stops being free the moment you bundle the basic documents most LLCs need.

Bizee has 25,227 Trustpilot reviews compared to CorpNet's 1,205. The volume gap is usually about review solicitation rather than quality, but the higher-volume score tends to be the more statistically stable signal.

For most filers, the decision between two services is decided by three things: whether you need a $0 tier or can absorb a mid-tier to get the EIN and operating agreement bundled, how much the registered agent will cost you in year two and onward, and whether the support quality matters to you (it matters more if you're paying $200+ for the service in the first place).

Starting price
Bizee Free
CorpNet $99
Bizee cheaper by $99
RA renewal (year 2+)
Bizee $119/yr
CorpNet $149/yr
Bizee saves $30/yr
5-year total (cheapest tier + RA)
Bizee $476
CorpNet $695
Bizee saves $219 over 5 years
Trustpilot
Bizee 4.7
CorpNet 4.9
Bizee 25,227 vs CorpNet 1,205 reviews

Key differences at a glance

  • Bizee is $99 cheaper at the starting tier (one of them has a free tier).
  • Bizee has the cheaper registered agent renewal ($119/yr vs $149/yr). Over five years that is a $120 difference.
  • Bizee has a genuine $0 formation tier. The other does not.
  • Bizee supports non-US founders without a US SSN. The other is primarily US-resident oriented.

Where each service fits

Pick Bizee when

Pick Bizee when you want the lowest possible day-one sticker price; you're optimizing for lower long-term cost (RA renewal is cheaper); you want a genuine $0 formation tier (and don't need the add-ons); you're a non-US founder; you want a high-volume review history (25,227 Trustpilot reviews vs 1,205).

Pick CorpNet when

CorpNet is comparable to Bizee on most of the dimensions we measure. The tiebreaker is usually support quality or brand preference.

What each service offers that the other does not

Only Bizee

  • Free $0 formation tier
  • Non-US founder support

Both services

  • Compliance dashboard
  • Phone support

What it costs under your specific situation

Running the same LLC through three common scenarios. Year-1 and 5-year totals exclude state fees, which are identical for both services.

Scenario Bizee Year 1 CorpNet Year 1 Bizee 5-year CorpNet 5-year
Just the basics: state filing, RA year 1, nothing else
You file the EIN yourself at irs.gov and skip a written operating agreement.
$0 $99 $476 $695
You want EIN and operating agreement handled too
Most new LLCs end up here. Assumes $70 EIN and $99 OA add-ons where the service charges for them.
$169 $268 $645 $864
Standalone registered agent only (no formation)
You already formed the LLC elsewhere. Just swapping to this service's RA.
$119 $149 $595 $745

Full feature comparison

Dimension Bizee CorpNet
Starting price
Cheapest tier, excludes state fees
Free $99
Registered agent year 1
Included Not included
Registered agent renewal
Year 2 onward, annual
$119/yr $149/yr
Free $0 tier
Yes No
EIN application
Paid add-on Paid add-on
Operating agreement
Paid add-on Paid add-on
Compliance dashboard
Yes Yes
Mail scanning
No No
International founders
Yes No
Banking partner
None None
Phone support
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST Monday-Friday 7am-5pm PT
Live chat
No No
Trustpilot rating
4.7/5 (25,227 reviews) 4.9/5 (1,205 reviews)

Pricing tiers side by side

Bizee

  • Basic — Free
    Includes RA year 1 · renews $119/yr
  • Standard — $199
    Includes RA year 1 · renews $119/yr
  • Premium — $299
    Includes RA year 1 · renews $119/yr

CorpNet

  • Basic — $99
  • Deluxe — $219
    Includes RA year 1 · renews $149/yr
  • Complete — $269
    Includes RA year 1 · renews $149/yr

Support and ratings, interpreted

Bizee offers phone, email. CorpNet offers phone, email. Trustpilot: Bizee is 4.7 across 25,227 reviews; CorpNet is 4.9 across 1,205. A high-volume sample with a 4.5+ rating is the strongest signal; a small sample with either extreme rating is the weakest.

Bizee

Phone: Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST.
Email: yes.
No live chat.

Trustpilot: 4.7/5 from 25,227 reviews.

CorpNet

Phone: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm PT.
Email: yes.
No live chat.

Trustpilot: 4.9/5 from 1,205 reviews.

Before you pick either service

A few things apply no matter which one you choose. These catch enough first-time filers to be worth stating plainly.

The state fee is identical. Whether you use Bizee, CorpNet, or neither, your state charges the same formation fee. Nothing a service does lowers that number. The fee ranges from $35 in Montana to $500 in Massachusetts depending on where you form. See the state-by-state guide for exact numbers.

You can get an EIN for free at irs.gov in five minutes. Both Bizee and CorpNet either bundle EIN filing or sell it as a paid add-on. You're never required to pay for EIN filing; the IRS charges nothing and the online form takes about five minutes. If a service is pitching "we'll handle your EIN" as a headline feature, that's convenience pricing, not necessity.

The registered agent renewal is what matters long-term. The formation fee is a one-time cost. The registered agent is what recurs every year for as long as you keep the LLC open. Over five years, the RA renewal cost usually exceeds the formation fee. Compare on that number, not just the day-one sticker.

Operating agreements are separately priced at most services. Any LLC with more than one member, and any LLC relying on its liability shield, should have a written operating agreement. It governs ownership percentages, profit splits, management structure, and dissolution. California, Maine, Missouri, and New York require it by statute; every other state treats it as strongly recommended. Don't skip it to save $99.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Which is cheaper, Bizee or CorpNet?

    Bizee is cheaper at the starting tier ($0 vs $99). Over 5 years including RA renewals, the gap is about $219.

  • Does Bizee or CorpNet have better support?

    Bizee offers phone, email. CorpNet offers phone, email. Trustpilot: Bizee is 4.7 across 25,227 reviews; CorpNet is 4.9 across 1,205. A high-volume sample with a 4.5+ rating is the strongest signal; a small sample with either extreme rating is the weakest.

  • Is Bizee's free tier really free?

    The $0 tier covers state filing and typically includes year one of registered agent service. It does not include EIN filing (you can still get one for free from the IRS directly) or an operating agreement, which most filers need. Once you add those, Bizee's free tier ends up around $169, which is very close to what CorpNet charges for its bundled mid-tier package. Pick the free tier if you're comfortable doing the add-ons yourself; pick a bundled service if you want everything in one place.

  • Can a non-US founder use Bizee or CorpNet?

    Bizee supports non-US founders without a US Social Security Number. The other service is primarily US-resident oriented and may require additional workarounds for the EIN application, since non-US applicants need to file paper Form SS-4 rather than use the instant online path. For heavy non-US founder needs, services like Doola, Firstbase, or Stripe Atlas are purpose-built for that market.

  • Should I just file the LLC myself instead of using Bizee or CorpNet?

    You can. The state fee is identical whether you use a service or not. What these services sell is convenience: a handled registered agent (which you can also buy standalone), a bundled operating agreement, compliance reminders, and in some cases banking and tax integrations. If your time is worth more than $50 an hour and you would rather not research your state's specific filing quirks, a service pays for itself. If you like DIY administrative work, file directly at your state's Secretary of State portal.

  • How much does the registered agent cost with each service from year 2 onward?

    Bizee renews at $119/yr. CorpNet renews at $149/yr. This number matters because it recurs every year for as long as you keep the LLC. Over a five-year window, the registered agent renewal cost typically exceeds the formation fee, so it's worth more attention than most reviews give it.

Full reviews

Sources

  • Pricing: bizee.com/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Homepage lists three packages: Basic $0 plus state fee, Standard $199 plus state fee, Premium $299 plus state fee. All are one-time payments.
  • Package comparison: orders.bizee.com/form-order-now.php?entityType=LLC · verified April 21, 2026
    Order form with Delaware selected shows side-by-side package comparison: EIN add-on at $70 for Basic, Operating Agreement add-on at $99 for Basic, expedited +$50 for Basic and Standard. Premium includes those items at the headline $299 price.
  • Registered agent renewal: bizee.com/business-management/registered-agent · verified April 21, 2026
    Page shows two options: Free first year bundled with LLC formation, or Standalone Service at $119 per year.
  • Features: bizee.com/business-formation/start-an-llc · verified April 21, 2026
    LLC formation page describes free first year of Registered Agent for every package, online filing, and personalized dashboard.
  • Formerly known as: bizee.com/company/about-us · verified April 21, 2026
    About page section 'From Incfile To Bizee' explains the rebrand. Company was founded in 2004 in Houston, Texas.
  • Founded: bizee.com/company/about-us · verified April 21, 2026
    About page states Bizee's journey started 20 years ago and Houston has been the global headquarters.
  • Headquarters: bizee.com/company/about-us · verified April 21, 2026
    About page says the first commercial space in Houston has since become the global headquarters.
  • Support: bizee.com/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Footer lists phone 1 (888) 462-3453, support@bizee.com, Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. No live chat advertised.
  • Ratings: www.trustpilot.com/review/bizee.com · verified April 21, 2026
    Trustpilot profile shows 4.7 stars across 25,227 reviews on the date of verification.
  • Pricing: www.corpnet.com/about/pricing/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Pricing page lists three LLC packages with standard/express/24-hour rush columns. LLC row: Basic $99/$249/$349, Deluxe $219/$369/$469, Complete $269/$419/$519. Footer note: 'Prices do not include state fees, shipping and handling, or our 3 percent convenience fee.'
  • Features: www.corpnet.com/about/pricing/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Basic includes name check, Articles prep, compliance tool, and 60-day free RA. Deluxe adds EIN and free first-year RA. Complete adds certified copy, custom operating agreement, custom kit and seal, and lifetime customer support.
  • Registered agent only: www.corpnet.com/start-business/registered-agent/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Registered agent landing page quotes $149/year retail with volume-tiered discounts starting at 20 units.
  • Features: www.corpnet.com/about/pricing/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Online formation confirmed, phone signup also available. Pricing page lists annual report filing ($99), EIN filing ($69 online), DBA, change of RA, and many other post-formation services. No banking partner, mail scanning, or dedicated non-US founder program surfaced on public pages.
  • Support: www.corpnet.com/contact/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Toll-free 1-888-449-2638 and local 805-449-2638. Monday-Friday 7am-5pm PT. Email info@corpnet.com, sales@corpnet.com, customerservice@corpnet.com. No live chat surfaced on contact page. Homepage top nav also shows 1.866.813.0637.
  • Founded: www.corpnet.com/about/ · verified April 21, 2026
    About page states 'Founded in 2009, CorpNet is a family-owned, Westlake Village, California business run by serial entrepreneurs Philip and Nellie Akalp.'
  • Headquarters: www.corpnet.com/contact/ · verified April 21, 2026
    Contact page lists 'CorpNet, Incorporated, 31416 Agoura Rd. Suite 118, Westlake Village, CA 91361.'
  • Ratings: www.trustpilot.com/review/www.corpnet.com · verified April 21, 2026
    Trustpilot profile shows 4.9 out of 5 stars across 1,205 total reviews as of 2026-04-21.