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jortt vs STEL Order (2026): Pricing, Features & Verdict

jortt is our pick, scoring 6.5/10 against 6.1/10 for STEL Order on our Finance Software criteria. Its biggest advantage: higher Security score (7/10 vs 4/10). Both jortt and STEL Order have a free plan.

Last updated: November 2026

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jortt

6.5/10

Winner

Dutch online bookkeeping software that automates booking, VAT returns, invoicing and payroll for freelancers, sole traders and small businesses in the Netherlands.

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STEL Order

6.1/10

Cloud invoicing and ERP software from Spain's STEL Solutions. It covers quoting, invoicing, stock, field service jobs and bank reconciliation for contractors and small businesses.

Feature-by-Feature Comparison

Feature
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jortt
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STEL Order
Scores
Overall Rating6.5/106.1/10
Scalability4/105/10
Analytics5/105/10
Compliance8/107/10
Integration6/105/10
Security7/104/10
Support7/107/10
Cost6/107/10
Customization5/106/10
Ease of Use8/108/10
Pricing
Free planYesYes
Cheapest paid plan€21.95/mo
ZZP
$40/mo
Lite
Estimated cost for 10 users€40/mo
Plus
$40/mo
Lite
Features
Accountant Access
Bank Reconciliation
Expense Management
Financial Reporting
General Ledger
Invoicing
Online Payments
Tax Compliance
Audit TrailNot listed
Multi-currencyNot listed
PayrollNot listed

jortt vs STEL Order cost by team size

Team sizejorttSTEL Order
1 userFreeStarterFreeFree
5 users€30/moMKB$40/moLite
10 users€40/moPlus$40/moLite
25 users€40/moPlus$40/moLite
50 users€40/moPlus$40/moLite

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.

Who jortt and STEL Order suit

jortt fits freelancers better than STEL Order.

AudiencejorttSTEL Order
Freelancers9/10The ZZP plan is built for Dutch sole traders, with automated VAT filing, income tax support and a Norm 4410 annual report.7/10The free and Lite plans cover quotes, invoices and expenses, and STEL Accounting has a self-employed tier.
Enterprise2/10Jortt covers Dutch tax only, has no confirmed multi-entity consolidation and is built for micro and small firms.2/10There is no evidence of multi-entity consolidation, security certifications or enterprise controls.
Small Business8/10The MKB and Plus plans support all legal forms, multiple banks, payroll and several users, and Jortt says most of its customers have one to ten employees.8/10Low entry prices, a free plan and Spanish tax compliance suit small firms and sole traders.
Accountants and Bookkeepers6/10A bookkeeper portal, audit file exchange and a coach network let professionals work in client books, though Jortt is aimed mainly at owners doing their own books.Not rated
ConstructionNot rated8/10The vendor targets contractors and trades such as electricians, HVAC and plumbing, combining work notes, quotes and invoicing.
Consultancies7/10Quotes, hour tracking, projects and invoicing come free on Starter and link into the bookkeeping on paid plans.Not rated
E-commerce5/10There is a built-in jortt.shop webshop, a bol connection and a third-party Shopify sync, but Jortt does not offer automated stock management.Not rated
Field TeamsNot rated9/10Business and Pro add job dispatch, maintenance contracts, customer assets, GPS and offline mobile apps for technicians.
Maintenance TeamsNot rated8/10It includes maintenance agreements, incident management and equipment tracking per customer.

Which One Should You Choose?

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Why choose jortt

  • Higher Security score (7/10 vs 4/10)
  • Higher Compliance score (8/10 vs 7/10)
  • Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 7/10)

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Why choose STEL Order

  • Higher Scalability score (5/10 vs 4/10)
  • Higher Cost score (7/10 vs 6/10)

Pros & Cons

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jortt

Pros

  • Bank transactions are booked automatically by the rules-based Boekhoudbot. Jortt claims up to 90% automation on ZZP and 99% on Plus, and Trustpilot reviewers say it saves them a lot of time.
  • Jortt connects to banks under its own PSD2 license from De Nederlandsche Bank, so bank data does not pass through a third-party aggregator.
  • Dutch compliance is built in: VAT returns are filed directly with the Belastingdienst, Peppol e-invoicing is included on every plan, and the ZZP plan produces a Norm 4410 annual report.
  • There is a free invoicing tier, a 30-day free trial with no automatic upgrade, and a 90-day satisfaction guarantee on paid plans.
  • Trustpilot users rate it highly: 4.7 from 242 reviews, with praise for both the 24/7 AI chat and human support staff.
  • An OAuth REST API and an MCP server let MKB and Plus users connect ChatGPT, Claude or their own tools.

Cons

  • The ZZP plan is for sole traders only, with one bank connection and two users. Any other legal form needs MKB or higher.
  • The API, Zapier and most third-party integrations need MKB or higher.
  • It is built only for Dutch tax rules, and the site and help centre are in Dutch. Reviewers say the English experience could be better.
  • An independent 2026 comparison called the ZZP plan the most expensive of the Dutch freelancer tools it reviewed, at about four times e-Boekhouden's promotional price.
  • Payroll costs extra at €9.50 per payslip, and Jortt says it is not suited to businesses that need fully automated stock management.
  • Two-factor authentication is recommended but not enforced, and the ISO and SOC certifications belong to the data centre provider, not Jortt itself.

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STEL Order

Pros

  • The Business plan bundles field service features (job dispatch, maintenance contracts, customer equipment, signatures, GPS) with invoicing in one app, so trades firms do not need a separate FSM tool.
  • Native iOS and Android apps work offline and sync later, which helps technicians invoice on site.
  • Bank feeds from more than 250 banks auto-match transactions to invoices, and you confirm each match with one click.
  • For Spain it offers Verifactu support with a choice of Verifactu or non-Verifactu mode, and it presents itself as TicketBAI guarantor software.
  • The free plan and free accountant access lower the cost of trying it, and paid plans carry a 30-day money-back guarantee.
  • Invoices can be issued in a client's currency, with exchange rates calculated automatically.

Cons

  • The full general ledger, tax returns and annual accounts sit in STEL Accounting, which is still in early-access beta.
  • Ready-made integrations are few. Third-party reviewers note limited connectors, and WooCommerce sync is still in beta.
  • API access is only on the top Pro plan.
  • Annual and two-year plans renew automatically for the same term with no pro-rata refund, according to a 2026 third-party review.
  • Each plan includes one user and extra seats are charged per user, so costs climb for larger teams.
  • The vendor publishes no security certifications or hosting details, and its pricing pages show inconsistent figures across regions.

Not sold on either?

Frequently Asked Questions

Jortt scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.5/10 against 6.1/10 for STEL Order. The largest gap is in Security: 7/10 for jortt and 4/10 for STEL Order.

Yes, both jortt and STEL Order have a free plan.

Jortt is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for STEL Order.

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