FastBill vs Tiime: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of FastBill and Tiime 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.
Tiime
6.4/10
French invoicing, pre-accounting and business banking app for freelancers and small companies, with a shared workspace for their chartered accountant.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.2/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €10/mo Solo | €10/mo Initial (0-1 employee) |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €10/mo Solo | Free Free |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Budgeting and Forecasting | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
FastBill vs Tiime cost by team size
Tiime costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | FastBill | Tiime |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €10/moSolo | FreeFree |
| 5 users | €59/moPremium | FreeFree |
| 10 users | €10/moSolo | FreeFree |
| 25 users | €10/moSolo | FreeFree |
| 50 users | €10/moSolo | FreeFree |
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)
Why choose Tiime
- Has a free plan (FastBill does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €10/mo
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (7/10 vs 5/10)
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.
Tiime
Pros
- Invoicing is free on every tier, with no limit on the number of quotes and invoices, plus e-invoicing through Tiime's registered platform.
- The business's accountant can see its data for free, and around 2,000 accounting firms are reported as partners.
- Bank sync categorises transactions automatically, and receipts can be captured by phone, which cuts pre-accounting work.
- Paid plans come with a 60-day trial, and the entry plan costs 9.99 euros a month.
- Users rate it highly, with about 4.8 out of 5 on Google and Trustpilot.
Cons
- Tiime only does pre-accounting. The full ledger and the tax return package are left to an accountant using Tiime's separate production tool.
- The business account cannot send transfers outside the euro zone and offers no overdraft.
- Reviewers say modules cannot be bought on their own, and the free plan is fairly limited for running a business.
- Users have reported occasional bugs, including after one update on Mac.
- It is aimed at the French market and at companies with up to 20 employees. Larger firms must request a quote.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Tiime scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.2/10 for FastBill. The largest gap is in Cost: 5/10 for FastBill and 8/10 for Tiime.
Tiime costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about €10/mo on its Solo plan for FastBill, billed monthly.
Tiime has a free plan; FastBill does not list one.
Tiime is the better fit for accountants and bookkeepers: we rate it 7/10 for them, against 5/10 for FastBill.
