e-conomic vs FastBill: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of e-conomic and FastBill to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
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 | E e-conomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | DKK 249/mo Basis | €10/mo Solo |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | DKK 249/mo Basis | €10/mo Solo |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
e-conomic vs FastBill cost by team size
| Team size | e-conomic | FastBill |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | DKK 249/moBasis | €10/moSolo |
| 5 users | DKK 249/moBasis | €59/moPremium |
| 10 users | DKK 249/moBasis | €10/moSolo |
| 25 users | DKK 249/moBasis | €10/moSolo |
| 50 users | DKK 249/moBasis | €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?
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose FastBill
Our data shows no clear advantage over e-conomic.
Pros & Cons
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.
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
E-conomic scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.2/10 for FastBill. The largest gap is in Scalability: 7/10 for e-conomic and 3/10 for FastBill.
No, neither e-conomic nor FastBill lists a free plan.
E-conomic is the better fit for accountants and bookkeepers: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 5/10 for FastBill.
