SnelStart vs ZipBooks Comparison
Compare SnelStart vs ZipBooks features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
ZipBooks
5.6/10
Cloud accounting software for small businesses and freelancers, with invoicing, payments, bank feeds, reconciliation and reporting, and a free starter plan.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.5/10 | 5.6/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 4/10 |
| Cost | 7/10 | 9/10 |
| Customization | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €10/mo inOrde | $15/mo Smarter |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €10/mo inOrde | Free Starter |
| Features | ||
| Inventory Accounting | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Tax Compliance | Not listed | |
SnelStart vs ZipBooks cost by team size
| Team size | SnelStart | ZipBooks |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €10/moinOrde | $15/moSmarter |
| 5 users | €10/moinOrde | $15/moSmarter |
| 10 users | €10/moinOrde | FreeStarter |
| 25 users | €10/moinOrde | FreeStarter |
| 50 users | €10/moinOrde | FreeStarter |
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 SnelStart
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Compliance score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Inventory Accounting, which ZipBooks lacks
Why choose ZipBooks
- Has a free plan (SnelStart does not)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 7/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
ZipBooks
Pros
- The free Starter plan includes unlimited invoices, customers and vendors.
- Recurring invoices with auto-billing and automated reminders are available from the 15 per month tier.
- Reviewers say new staff can pick up the interface quickly.
- Bank and card transactions sync daily and are auto-categorized for reconciliation.
- Paid tiers cost less than QuickBooks, which reviewers cite as a reason for switching.
Cons
- Reviewers report limited reporting and customization options.
- No inventory or mileage tracking.
- Reconciliation and book locking are reserved for the 35 per month Sophisticated tier.
- Some users report slow support responses.
- A very small company, estimated at about four employees.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
SnelStart scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.5/10 against 5.6/10 for ZipBooks. The largest gap is in Integration: 8/10 for SnelStart and 4/10 for ZipBooks.
ZipBooks has a free plan; SnelStart does not list one.
ZipBooks is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for SnelStart.
SnelStart has Inventory Accounting, which ZipBooks lacks.
