Compare invoicing software: which tool fits you?
If you mainly invoice and your accountant does the books, you need invoicing software, not a full accounting package. Here is what to look for when you choose, with Factuur Simpel next to well-known tools, their sources and the date we checked their websites.
No payment details needed. You get every feature for 30 days, then you automatically continue on our free version or choose Starter or Complete.
Invoicing software or accounting software?
Invoicing software fits if you mainly invoice
You create quotes and invoices with your own logo, the software numbers them and calculates the VAT, and your accountant gets an export. You don’t pay for a general ledger or VAT returns you don’t do yourself.
Accounting software fits if you do your own books
Do you want to book every bank transaction, keep a general ledger and file VAT returns yourself, or work with several people in the same records? Then an accounting package such as Moneybird, e-Boekhouden or Jortt is the better choice.
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Factuur Simpel and other tools side by side
Type of software, free plan and Peppol per provider. Prices, limits and all other topics are in the comparison for each tool.
| Tool | Type of software | Free plan | Peppol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Factuur Simpel | Invoicing software for invoices, quotes and receipts | 3 invoices per month (Peppol included), unlimited quotes and Peppol invoices received without a limit, with the basic Starter features and a small Factuur Simpel credit; recurring invoices from Starter | Send and receive on every plan, including the free version, no per-invoice fee; self-service registration in the app |
| MoneybirdSeptember 25, 2026 | Accounting package with invoicing, general ledger and VAT returns | None; the free plan ended on 1 July 2026 | Send and receive in all plans |
| BillitSeptember 25, 2026 | Invoicing platform with Peppol, bank connection and accountant access | No free plan | Send and receive in every paid plan at no extra cost |
| e-BoekhoudenSeptember 25, 2026 | Accounting package with invoicing, bank connections and VAT returns | No permanent free plan; free for new businesses during their first 15 months | Not stated on the Dutch pricing page; e-invoicing to government through a partner integration |
| JorttSeptember 25, 2026 | Accounting package with invoicing, VAT returns and payroll; Starter is invoicing only | Starter stays free with no time limit: unlimited invoices and quotes, with Peppol; no bookkeeping, bank connection or receipts | Send and receive in every plan, including Starter; registration is free |
| AccountableSeptember 25, 2026 | Accounting and tax app for the self-employed in Belgium, with invoicing, Peppol and a business account | Gratis Facturatie: unlimited invoicing and Peppol in the mobile app; no web version, quotes from Facturatie Plus, 5 expenses per month | Send and receive in all plans; in Gratis Facturatie via the mobile app only |
What to look for when you choose
What the price limits
Plans charge per month but limit different things: invoices, bookings, processed bank transactions or users. Work it out with your own numbers, and check whether prices include or exclude VAT.
What a free version includes
Free can mean a permanent free version, a trial or a discount for new businesses. Check how many invoices you can send per month, whether quotes and Peppol are included and whether the provider’s name appears on your invoice.
Peppol and e-invoicing
In Belgium, structured e-invoicing has been required for most domestic B2B transactions between Belgian VAT-liable businesses since January 1, 2026, with exceptions. In the Netherlands, e-invoicing between businesses is not mandatory yet: the Dutch government plans to introduce it, but that is still a proposal. Check whether sending and receiving through Peppol are included in your plan and whether you pay per invoice.
Source: FPS Finance: e-invoicing between companies in Belgium · Government of the Netherlands: cabinet decision (in Dutch)
Quotes, reminders and recurring invoices
If you send many quotes, check whether clients can sign online and whether a quote becomes an invoice in one click. Automatic reminders and recurring invoices are not included in every plan.
How your accountant gets your data
With accounting software your accountant often works in the same records. With invoicing software you hand over an export per period, for example in Excel, PDF or UBL. Ask your accountant which format works best.
Comparisons
Moneybird alternative
Accounting package or invoicing tool? Price, limits, Peppol and quotes side by side.
Billit alternative
Price per document or a flat price? Peppol, limits and quotes side by side.
e-Boekhouden alternative
Accounting package or invoicing tool? Price, limits, quotes and Peppol side by side.
Jortt alternative
Free invoicing, an accounting package or an invoicing tool with receipts? Price, Peppol and quotes side by side.
Accountable alternative
Accounting and tax app or invoicing tool? Price, Peppol, quotes and limits side by side.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best invoicing software?
It depends on what you do yourself. If you mainly invoice and your accountant does the books, choose invoicing software with a flat price, limits that fit your volumes and Peppol if your customers need it. If you want to do your own bookkeeping, with a general ledger and VAT returns, accounting software fits better.
Is there free invoicing software?
Yes. Factuur Simpel has a free version with 3 invoices per month (Peppol included) and unlimited quotes, with a small Factuur Simpel credit on your emails and PDFs. You start with 30 days of all Complete features, then you automatically continue on our free version. Other tools differ: the table above shows what each one offers for free.
Do I need invoicing software with Peppol?
In Belgium, yes for most domestic invoices between Belgian VAT-liable businesses: since January 1, 2026 they must be structured e-invoices, and a PDF by email is not enough. There are exceptions. In the Netherlands, e-invoicing between businesses is not mandatory yet.
Source: FPS Finance: e-invoicing between companies in Belgium
How we compare
We compare plans meant for the same use: a freelancer or small business that sends invoices and quotes.
Prices and features of other providers come from their own websites. Each comparison lists its sources and the date it was checked.
Factuur Simpel prices exclude VAT. When another provider does not state whether a price includes VAT, we say so.
No payment details needed. You get every feature for 30 days, then you automatically continue on our free version or choose Starter or Complete.
The comparisons are based on information the providers published on their websites on the stated date. Prices and features can change; check the provider’s website for current details. Brand names belong to their owners. Factuur Simpel is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. The comparisons are not advice.