Acumatica vs FastBill: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Acumatica and FastBill to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Acumatica
6.4/10
Acumatica is a cloud ERP covering financials, distribution, manufacturing and construction for mid-sized businesses, priced by resources used rather than user seats.
FastBill
5.2/10
Cloud invoicing and bookkeeping software from Frankfurt for German freelancers and small businesses, with e-invoicing, DATEV export and direct VAT filing.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Scalability | 8/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | Contact for pricing | €10/mo Solo |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Contact for pricing | €10/mo Solo |
| Features | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accountant Access | Not listed | |
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Audit Trail | Not listed | |
| Budgeting and Forecasting | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
Acumatica vs FastBill cost by team size
| Team size | Acumatica | FastBill |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | Contact for pricing | €10/moSolo |
| 5 users | Contact for pricing | €59/moPremium |
| 10 users | Contact for pricing | €10/moSolo |
| 25 users | Contact for pricing | €10/moSolo |
| 50 users | Contact for pricing | €10/moSolo |
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 Acumatica
- Higher Scalability score (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Includes Payroll, which FastBill lacks
Why choose FastBill
- Higher Cost score (5/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for small business (7/10 vs 5/10)
Pros & Cons
Acumatica
Pros
- Unlimited user licensing lets companies add staff to the system without per-seat fees.
- Industry editions for construction, manufacturing and distribution extend the core financials.
- Reviewers on Capterra and TrustRadius praise its customization and integration flexibility.
- Its multi-entity and intercompany accounting support companies that run several legal entities.
- The 2026 R2 release added AI-assisted bank matching and 1099 preparation for the IRS IRIS system.
Cons
- List prices are not published, so every buyer needs a sales consultation for a quote.
- Reviewers frequently cite a steep learning curve and tedious setup.
- Customers depend on implementation partners, and customization can be costly.
- Some users report that upgrades disrupt custom workflows and settings.
- Reviewers say reporting and the warehouse management module could be stronger.
FastBill
Pros
- Experte.de rated invoicing 1.3, its strongest area, covering quotes, recurring invoices, time tracking and XRechnung.
- XRechnung and ZUGFeRD e-invoicing are included in every plan.
- VAT pre-returns go straight to the tax office through ELSTER.
- DATEV export and tax advisor access make handing over to a Steuerberater simple.
- Invoices can carry payment links through PayPal, Stripe or Sofort.
Cons
- FastBill cannot produce an EÜR or P&L on its own; tests say these need an external tax advisor.
- There is no cash book, and fuer-gruender.de says there is no payroll interface either.
- Automatic dunning and extra receipts cost extra, and automatic bank matching needs Premium.
- Support is by message or email only, on weekdays, with no phone line or live chat.
- Reviewers describe the interface as dated.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Acumatica scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.2/10 for FastBill. The largest gap is in Scalability: 8/10 for Acumatica and 3/10 for FastBill.
No, neither Acumatica nor FastBill lists a free plan.
FastBill is the better fit for small business: we rate it 7/10 for them, against 5/10 for Acumatica.
Acumatica has Payroll, which FastBill lacks.
