Abby vs SnelStart: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Abby and SnelStart to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Abby
5.9/10
French invoicing and admin app for micro-entrepreneurs and freelancers, covering quotes, e-invoicing, Urssaf filings, bank sync and basic bookkeeping.
SnelStart
6.5/10
Dutch online bookkeeping software for small and medium businesses and their accountants, covering invoicing, VAT returns, bank links, inventory and business banking.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.9/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 4/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €9/mo Start | €10/mo inOrde |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Basique | €10/mo inOrde |
| Features | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Inventory Accounting | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accountant Access | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
Abby vs SnelStart cost by team size
Abby costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Abby | SnelStart |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeBasique | €10/moinOrde |
| 5 users | FreeBasique | €10/moinOrde |
| 10 users | FreeBasique | €10/moinOrde |
| 25 users | FreeBasique | €10/moinOrde |
| 50 users | FreeBasique | €10/moinOrde |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Abby
- Has a free plan (SnelStart does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €10/mo
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Compliance score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose SnelStart
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Abby
Pros
- The free Basique plan includes unlimited quotes and invoices plus mandatory e-invoicing, which suits freelancers who are just starting out.
- The DGFiP registered Abby as an approved e-invoicing platform in January 2026, so it is ready for France's e-invoicing reform.
- Urssaf contribution estimates and filings are built in, which removes a recurring chore for micro-entrepreneurs.
- Abby claims ISO 27001 certification and is available on iOS and Android.
Cons
- It serves only French businesses and has no English interface.
- Important features are split across tiers. Bank sync needs Pro, and multiple users and foreign currencies need the 33 euro Business plan.
- Reviewers report chatbot-first support with no phone line, even on Business.
- Some users report bugs such as invoices that would not send, wrong Urssaf amounts and unmatched bank payments.
SnelStart
Pros
- Plans run from receipt submission up to full inventory and trade, so a growing business can stay on the same system without migrating.
- Large Dutch integration directory, covering Shopify, WooCommerce, Bol.com, Mollie, Stripe, Adyen, payroll tools such as Nmbrs, and Power BI.
- Widely used by Dutch accountants, and there are dedicated accountant packages that include tax, payroll and annual accounts.
- Business banking is included from the inKaart plan, with five payment accounts and a card.
- Reviewers praise the support channels, which include phone, live chat, remote assistance and email. Trustpilot shows 4.1 out of 5 from more than 2,200 reviews.
Cons
- Reviewers report no support for multiple currencies.
- Filing your own VAT return requires at least the 22 euro inKaart plan.
- Extra users (2.50 to 13.50 euro each) and extra administrations add to the monthly cost.
- Automatic bank feeds cover only five Dutch banks. Other banks need manual statement imports.
- The desktop version looks dated and does not have the same features as the web version. Time and mileage tracking need third-party add-ons.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
SnelStart scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.5/10 against 5.9/10 for Abby. The largest gap is in Integration: 4/10 for Abby and 8/10 for SnelStart.
Abby costs less for 10 users: free on its Basique plan, against about €10/mo on its inOrde plan for SnelStart, billed monthly.
Abby has a free plan; SnelStart does not list one.
Abby is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for SnelStart.
Abby has Multi-currency, which SnelStart lacks.
