FastBill vs SnelStart: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of FastBill and SnelStart to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
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 | 5.2/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €10/mo Solo | €10/mo inOrde |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €10/mo Solo | €10/mo inOrde |
| Features | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
FastBill vs SnelStart cost by team size
SnelStart costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | FastBill | SnelStart |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €10/moSolo | €10/moinOrde |
| 5 users | €59/moPremium | €10/moinOrde |
| 10 users | €10/moSolo | €10/moinOrde |
| 25 users | €10/moSolo | €10/moinOrde |
| 50 users | €10/moSolo | €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 FastBill
- Higher Customization score (6/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Multi-currency, which SnelStart lacks
Why choose SnelStart
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: €10/mo vs €10/mo
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 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)
Pros & Cons
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.
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 5.2/10 for FastBill. The largest gap is in Integration: 5/10 for FastBill and 8/10 for SnelStart.
SnelStart costs less for 10 users: about €10/mo on its inOrde plan, against about €10/mo on its Solo plan for FastBill, billed monthly.
No, neither FastBill nor SnelStart lists a free plan.
SnelStart is the better fit for accountants and bookkeepers: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 5/10 for FastBill.
FastBill has Multi-currency, which SnelStart lacks.
