Kontist vs SnelStart: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Kontist and SnelStart to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Kontist
6.1/10
Kontist is a German mobile business account for freelancers and small companies, with automatic tax set-asides, invoicing, receipt management and bundled sevdesk accounting.
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 | 6.1/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €11/mo Start | €10/mo inOrde |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | €10/mo inOrde |
| Features | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accountant Access | 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 | |
Kontist vs SnelStart cost by team size
Kontist costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Kontist | SnelStart |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 5 users | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 10 users | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 25 users | FreeFree | €10/moinOrde |
| 50 users | FreeFree | €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 Kontist
- Has a free plan (SnelStart does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €10/mo
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose SnelStart
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 7/10)
Pros & Cons
Kontist
Pros
- Automatic real-time tax and VAT set-asides, which Trustpilot reviewers repeatedly praise
- Free plan with no monthly fee, a German IBAN and a Visa debit card
- Every plan includes a free period of sevdesk accounting, up to a full year on Plus
- Deposits are held at BaFin-licensed Solaris SE and protected up to 100,000 euros
- The app is available in both English and German, which helps expat freelancers
Cons
- Only available to people who live in and pay tax in Germany
- Reviewers report slow, mostly email-based support that has to be chased repeatedly
- Free tier includes only 5 SEPA transactions a month, and extra transactions cost a fee
- No full double-entry ledger, so proper bookkeeping depends on sevdesk or another tool
- Past complaints include account closures and the handling of unauthorized payments
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 6.1/10 for Kontist. The largest gap is in Integration: 5/10 for Kontist and 8/10 for SnelStart.
Kontist costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about €10/mo on its inOrde plan for SnelStart, billed monthly.
Kontist has a free plan; SnelStart does not list one.
Kontist is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for SnelStart.
