BuchhaltungsButler vs e-conomic: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of BuchhaltungsButler and e-conomic to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
BuchhaltungsButler
6.3/10
Cloud accounting software from Berlin for German freelancers, small firms, online retailers and associations, with AI receipt capture, bank matching and DATEV export.
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 | 6.3/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Scalability | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €40/mo Light | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €40/mo Light | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Accounts Payable | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Audit Trail | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
BuchhaltungsButler vs e-conomic cost by team size
| Team size | BuchhaltungsButler | e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €90/moPremium | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 5 users | €90/moPremium | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 10 users | €40/moLight | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 25 users | €40/moLight | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 50 users | €40/moLight | 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 BuchhaltungsButler
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 6/10)
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Support score (6/10 vs 4/10)
Pros & Cons
BuchhaltungsButler
Pros
- AI receipt recognition and automatic bank matching cut down manual entry.
- E-commerce connectors for Amazon, eBay, Shopify and Billbee split marketplace fees into separate bookings.
- Handles both EÜR and double-entry bookkeeping, with Elster VAT returns, Peppol e-invoices and a DATEV export.
- Hosted in German data centres certified to ISO 27001 and 27018, with GoBD compliance.
- Every plan includes a tax advisor login.
Cons
- Invoices can only be issued in euros, and there is no dunning or time tracking.
- Reviewers report slow support, with one tester waiting five days, and there is no phone hotline.
- There is no full native mobile app.
- It costs more than entry tools such as Lexware Office, and many extras cost more.
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 6.3/10 for BuchhaltungsButler. The largest gap is in Scalability: 5/10 for BuchhaltungsButler and 7/10 for e-conomic.
No, neither BuchhaltungsButler nor e-conomic lists a free plan.
