e-conomic vs Tide: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of e-conomic and Tide 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.
Tide
6.4/10
Tide is a UK app-based business current account for sole traders and small firms, with optional built-in invoicing, accounting, VAT filing and payroll.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E e-conomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | DKK 249/mo Basis | £12/mo Smart |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | DKK 249/mo Basis | Free Lite |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Corporate Cards | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
e-conomic vs Tide cost by team size
| Team size | e-conomic | Tide |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeLite |
| 5 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeLite |
| 10 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeLite |
| 25 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeLite |
| 50 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeLite |
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 4/10)
- Higher Support score (6/10 vs 4/10)
Why choose Tide
- Has a free plan (e-conomic does not)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for startups (8/10 vs 6/10)
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.
Tide
Pros
- A free Lite plan includes a sort code account, card, payment links and Tap to Pay with no monthly fee.
- MTD VAT returns can be filed to HMRC directly from the app.
- Every plan syncs with major UK accounting packages, including Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent.
- Deposits are FSCS-protected through ClearBank, up to £120,000.
- Limited companies can be registered cheaply during sign-up.
Cons
- Reviewers frequently report accounts frozen or paused without explanation.
- Support responses can take days, according to user reviews.
- There are no overdrafts or business credit cards.
- Plans cap the number of team cards and users, at most 5 users on Max.
- The accounting tools lack a full general ledger and multi-entity features.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic and Tide both score 6.4/10 on our Finance Software criteria. The largest gap is in Cost: 5/10 for e-conomic and 8/10 for Tide.
Tide has a free plan; e-conomic does not list one.
Tide is the better fit for startups: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for e-conomic.
