An e-Boekhouden alternative for businesses that mainly invoice
e-Boekhouden is an online accounting package with invoicing, with a Dutch and a Belgian version. If you mainly send invoices and quotes and your accountant handles the books, Factuur Simpel is a focused alternative: unlimited invoicing for a flat price, quotes your client signs online and Peppol in Complete.
No payment details needed. After 30 days, you choose Starter or Complete.
At a glance
- Factuur Simpel focuses on invoicing: invoices, quotes, credit notes and receipts, without an accounting module.
- You pay a flat price with no limit on the number of invoices: €12.99 or €21.99 per month excl. VAT.
- The ZZP plan of e-Boekhouden.nl counts up to 240 bookings per financial year, such as sales invoices and bank transactions. Its Standaard plan has no invoicing.
- If you want to do your own bookkeeping, with bank connections and VAT returns, e-Boekhouden fits better. If you want fast invoicing and signed quotes, Factuur Simpel fits.
Where Factuur Simpel stands out
For freelancers and small businesses that mainly invoice, these points make the difference.
Built for invoicing
No accounting module to learn: you create invoices, quotes, credit notes and receipts from one overview, with your own logo and letterhead. Reverse-charge VAT is a single choice on the invoice.
Flat price, no limits
Unlimited invoices, quotes, receipts, clients and products for €12.99 (Starter) or €21.99 (Complete) per month excl. VAT. You never have to count documents.
Quotes your client signs online
Your client views the quote online and signs it with a drawn signature. You then turn it into an invoice in one click.
Send and receive via Peppol
In Complete you send and receive e-invoices via Peppol with no per-invoice fee. You register yourself in the app.
Apps for iOS and Android
Invoice on the go, scan receipts with your camera, share files from other apps and get push notifications.
Help via WhatsApp
Ask questions via WhatsApp or email. Your data is stored on servers in the EU (Frankfurt).
Factuur Simpel and e-Boekhouden side by side
Comparison checked on September 25, 2026
| Topic | Factuur Simpel | e-Boekhouden |
|---|---|---|
| Type of software | Invoicing software for invoices, quotes and receipts | Accounting package with invoicing, bank connections and VAT returns |
| Price | Starter €12.99 or Complete €21.99 per month, or €129.99 / €219.99 per year; excl. VAT | ZZP €9.95, Standaard €14.50 (no invoicing) or Standaard + Factureren €24.00 per month (Dutch website). New customers: 50% off for 12 months (promotion) |
| Limits | Unlimited invoices, quotes, receipts, clients and products | ZZP: up to 240 bookings per financial year, such as sales invoices and bank transactions. Unlimited invoicing in ZZP and Standaard + Factureren |
| Users | One user; multiple business profiles in Complete | Extra users free of charge |
| Peppol | Send and receive in Complete, no per-invoice fee; self-service registration in the app | Not stated on the Dutch pricing page; e-invoicing to government through a partner integration |
| Quotes | Signed online with a drawn signature and turned into an invoice in one click | Create quotes; online signing not stated |
| Reminders | One automatic reminder after the due date, then manual reminders | Reminders and dunning letters |
| Recurring invoices | Not available | Recurring invoices through subscriptions |
| Bank connection | Not available | Automatic bank connections |
| Bookkeeping | No bookkeeping or separate accountant login; export to Excel, PDF (ZIP) and UBL, VAT overview in Complete | Bookkeeping, VAT returns and free access for your accountant |
| Online payment | Payment page with your bank details; in Complete also through your own Mollie account (Mollie fees apply) | Payment via iDEAL | Wero, credit card or PayPal and direct debit; fees not stated |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android: invoicing, receipt scanning and push notifications | Mobile app for iOS and Android |
| Free trial | 30 days with all Complete features, no payment details | 14 days free; free during the first 15 months of your business |
| Support | WhatsApp and email | Free Support Center |
Factuur Simpel prices exclude VAT; App Store and Google Play prices differ. The Dutch pricing page of e-Boekhouden.nl does not state whether its prices include or exclude VAT; the Belgian site lists the same amounts excluding VAT.
Sources: e-Boekhouden.nl: pricing and features (Dutch) · e-Boekhouden.nl: e-invoicing to government (Dutch) · e-Boekhouden.be: pricing (Belgium, Dutch) · Factuur Simpel: pricing
When is e-Boekhouden the better fit?
Do you want to keep your own books, with bank connections, VAT returns and free accountant access in the same package? That is what e-Boekhouden is built for. The same goes if you need recurring invoices, time tracking or direct debit.
Just started your business? Then e-Boekhouden is free during the first 15 months of your business.
Factuur Simpel focuses on invoicing. If you work with an accountant, you hand over your invoices and receipts per period as an Excel, PDF or UBL export.
Switching from e-Boekhouden to Factuur Simpel
There is no import for clients or invoices. With these steps you can still send your first invoice quickly.
Keep your history
Download your invoices and reports from e-Boekhouden before you cancel, so your records stay complete.
Set up your business
Enter your business details and upload your logo, or have AI create a logo or background. Then choose your letterhead.
Add clients and products
Add your regular clients and products. For every new invoice or quote you then pick them from your list.
Set up Peppol in Complete
A Peppol ID is registered with one provider at a time. Ask e-Boekhouden to end your registration, then register yourself in the app.
Frequently asked questions
Is Factuur Simpel an alternative to e-Boekhouden?
Yes, for businesses that mainly send invoices and quotes. You get unlimited invoicing, quotes with online signing, apps and, in Complete, Peppol sending and receiving for a flat price. If you want to do your own bookkeeping in one package, e-Boekhouden fits better.
How does the price of Factuur Simpel compare to e-Boekhouden?
Factuur Simpel costs €12.99 (Starter) or €21.99 (Complete) per month excl. VAT, with no limit on the number of invoices. On September 25, 2026, e-Boekhouden.nl listed its ZZP plan at €9.95 per month with up to 240 bookings per financial year, and Standaard + Factureren at €24.00 per month, with a promotion of 50% off for 12 months for new customers.
Can I invoice via Peppol with Factuur Simpel?
Yes. In Complete and during the trial you send and receive invoices via Peppol with no per-invoice fee. You register yourself in the app. Starter does not include Peppol.
Does Factuur Simpel have a bank connection or bookkeeping?
No. Factuur Simpel focuses on invoicing. Your accountant gets your invoices and receipts through an export to Excel, PDF (ZIP) or UBL, and Complete shows a quarterly VAT overview.
Can I import my data from e-Boekhouden?
There is no import for clients or invoices. You add your regular clients and products once and keep your old invoices as an export from e-Boekhouden.
Can I try Factuur Simpel for free first?
Yes, for 30 days with all Complete features and no payment details. It is a trial, not a free plan: afterwards you choose Starter or Complete.
Try Factuur Simpel free for 30 days
Create your first invoice, have a quote signed online and try Peppol, with all Complete features.
No payment details needed. After 30 days, you choose Starter or Complete.
This comparison is based on information that e-Boekhouden and Factuur Simpel published on their websites on September 25, 2026. Prices and features may have changed since; check the provider’s website for current details. e-Boekhouden is a trademark of its owner. Factuur Simpel is not affiliated with or endorsed by e-Boekhouden. The comparison describes which tool suits which needs and is not advice.