BillingEngine vs SnelStart: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of BillingEngine and SnelStart 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.
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 | 5.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Analytics | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 3/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 3/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 2/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo Basic | €10/mo inOrde |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | €10/mo inOrde |
| Features | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
BillingEngine vs SnelStart cost by team size
BillingEngine costs less at 1 user; SnelStart costs less at 5 users; BillingEngine costs less from 10 users.
| Team size | BillingEngine | SnelStart |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 5 users | €15/moPremium | €10/moinOrde |
| 10 users | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 25 users | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 50 users | FreeFree | €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 BillingEngine
- Has a free plan (SnelStart does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €10/mo
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose SnelStart
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 2/10)
- 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.
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 5.7/10 for BillingEngine. The largest gap is in Integration: 3/10 for BillingEngine and 8/10 for SnelStart.
BillingEngine costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about €10/mo on its inOrde plan for SnelStart, billed monthly.
BillingEngine has a free plan; SnelStart does not list one.
BillingEngine is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for SnelStart.
BillingEngine has Multi-currency, which SnelStart lacks. SnelStart has Bank Reconciliation, which BillingEngine lacks.
