BillingEngine vs e-conomic: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of BillingEngine and e-conomic to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
BillingEngine
5.7/10
BillingEngine is a browser-based invoicing tool from Hamburg for freelancers and small German businesses. It creates quotes, invoices and XRechnung or ZUGFeRD e-invoices.
e-conomic
6.4/10
Cloud accounting software from Visma for small and medium-sized Danish businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, bank reconciliation and accountant collaboration.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | E e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Scalability | 2/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 3/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo Basic | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Features | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
BillingEngine vs e-conomic cost by team size
| Team size | BillingEngine | e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 5 users | €15/moPremium | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 10 users | FreeFree | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 25 users | FreeFree | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 50 users | FreeFree | DKK 249/moBasis |
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 BillingEngine
- Has a free plan (e-conomic does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 6/10)
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 2/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Includes Bank Reconciliation, which BillingEngine lacks
Pros & Cons
BillingEngine
Pros
- Creates ZUGFeRD and XRechnung e-invoices on every plan, including the free one, and reviewers say public authorities accept them.
- Every account gets an inbox for incoming supplier e-invoices, with no limit.
- Paid plans start at 7.50 euros a month with a flat fee rather than per-user pricing, and annual billing saves 20 percent.
- Stopwatch time tracking turns timed tasks into invoice items in one click.
- Reviewers on OMR and Trustpilot praise fast, personal support and the simple interface.
Cons
- There is no bank connection, so bank reconciliation is not available.
- There is only one invoice design, with limited layout and branding options.
- There is no mobile app; it runs in the browser only.
- The maximum is five users, and reviewers say it is unsuitable for larger companies.
- Users have asked for automatic sending of payment reminders and delivery notes.
Ee-conomic
Pros
- Free outside access for an accountant or bookkeeper on every plan, which suits the Danish accountant-led market.
- Integrations with inventory systems, webshops and payroll, plus an open REST API with webhooks, which were added in 2026.
- Scales by posting volume from 1,000 up to 800,000 postings a year, with modules added as needs grow.
- Available in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English, where Dinero is Danish only.
- Smart and Komplet plans include a built-in Firmakort company card and bank and receipt automation.
Cons
- No free plan, and prices rise with posting volume and paid modules.
- The Basis plan leaves out reminders, quotes, subscription invoicing and full API access.
- Payroll needs a separate product such as Danløn connected through an integration.
- Some users and competitors describe the system as heavy or complex for very small businesses.
- Phone support is limited to weekday office hours, ending at 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 14:00 on Friday.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.7/10 for BillingEngine. The largest gap is in Integration: 3/10 for BillingEngine and 8/10 for e-conomic.
BillingEngine has a free plan; e-conomic does not list one.
E-conomic is the better fit for small business: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for BillingEngine.
E-conomic has Bank Reconciliation, which BillingEngine lacks.
