Billy vs e-conomic: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Billy and e-conomic to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Billy
6.1/10
Danish online accounting software for sole traders and small businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing, bank reconciliation and VAT filing.
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 | 6.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Integration | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | DKK 160/mo Basic | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
Billy vs e-conomic cost by team size
Billy costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Billy | e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 5 users | FreeFree | 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 Billy
- Has a free plan (e-conomic does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs DKK 249/mo
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 6/10)
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Customization score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Billy
Pros
- The free plan includes full bookkeeping and VAT filing, which suits very small businesses.
- Phone, email and chat support runs every day from 7:00 to 22:00, and Trustpilot reviewers often praise it.
- Bank reconciliation works through a bank connection or a CSV upload on every plan.
- Expense data from Pleo goes straight into Billy journals, with VAT codes kept.
Cons
- The free plan is capped at 3 invoices and 10 expense vouchers a month.
- Integrations, reminders, quotes, subscription invoicing and payroll need Plus or higher.
- It is built for Danish compliance, and some guidance is only in Danish.
- Some users report duplicate accounts after reconnecting their bank.
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 6.1/10 for Billy. The largest gap is in Scalability: 3/10 for Billy and 7/10 for e-conomic.
Billy costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about DKK 249/mo on its Basis plan for e-conomic, billed monthly.
Billy has a free plan; e-conomic does not list one.
E-conomic is the better fit for accountants and bookkeepers: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for Billy.
