sevdesk vs SnelStart Comparison

Why choose sevdesk

• Has a free plan (SnelStart does not)
• Higher Compliance score (8/10 vs 7/10)
• Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 7/10)
• Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
• Includes Multi-currency, which SnelStart lacks

Why choose SnelStart

• Lower estimated cost for 10 users: €10/mo vs €12/mo
• Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 6/10)
• Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 4/10)
• Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (8/10 vs 6/10)

sevdesk

Pros

• The free plan stays free with no time limit and includes up to 3 e-invoices a month in the ZUGFeRD and XRechnung formats
• VAT pre-returns go straight to the tax office through ELSTER, and EÜR reports are generated automatically
• Reviewers on OMR rate it highly for ease of use and setup, at 90% each, and say beginners can learn it quickly
• Bank connections to more than 4,000 banks match incoming payments to invoices automatically
• Data exports to DATEV and ADDISON, and tax advisors get their own login

Cons

• There is no payroll, so a separate tool is needed for wages
• Some users report unstable bank connections and inaccurate automatic receipt recognition
• Reports are less detailed than in Lexware, and the BWA is only in the most expensive plan
• Some reviewers complain about automatic contract renewal and say early cancellation is hard
• Only one user is included, and each extra user costs 5.90 EUR a month
• It is built around German tax rules, so it fits poorly outside Germany and Austria

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.