Alternatives · Accounting
e-conomic alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best e-conomic alternative for most people is Zoho Books (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one.
e-conomic compared with 7 alternatives: Billy, Holded, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books and 2 more.
e-conomic is a paid product with a free trial, starting at 249 kr. per month excl. VAT, for 1,000 postings a year. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| e-conomicThis tool | Free trial | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Billy | Free plan | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Holded | Free plan · from €19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Xero | Free trial · from $27/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Exact Online | Free trial · from €49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Fortnox | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from e-conomic
Billy
Danish bookkeeping and invoicing with a free plan
- Billy starts at 160 kr. per month, excl. VAT.
- Billy has a free plan, which e-conomic lacks.
- Billy also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- Billy does not cover reports, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Danish sole traders who need invoicing and VAT filing at no cost
Holded
Cloud business management with invoicing, accounting and inventory
- Holded starts at €19 per month, excluding VAT.
- Holded has a free plan, which e-conomic lacks.
- Holded also covers sales pipeline, expense tracking and inventory.
- Holded does not cover reports and quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Small companies in Spain that file Spanish VAT and income tax returns
Xero
Cloud accounting for small businesses, with unlimited users
- Xero starts at $27 per month, billed monthly.
- Xero also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- Xero does not cover quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Small businesses that want every staff member and adviser in the books at no extra cost
QuickBooks Online
Cloud accounting from Intuit, from a free plan to 25-user Advanced
- QuickBooks Online starts at $38 per month, billed monthly.
- QuickBooks Online has a free plan, which e-conomic lacks.
- QuickBooks Online also covers expense tracking and payroll.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Books has a free plan, which e-conomic lacks.
- Zoho Books also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Books also covers expense tracking.
- Zoho Books does not cover quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
Exact Online
Dutch cloud accounting with bank feeds, VAT filing and AI agents
- Exact Online starts at €49 per month for 1 user and 1 administration.
- Exact Online also covers dashboards.
- Exact Online does not cover quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Dutch small businesses that file VAT online
Fortnox
Swedish online bookkeeping and invoicing sold in packages
- Fortnox starts at 209 kr per month, 12-month term, plus a base fee of 9 to 199 kr.
- Fortnox also covers expense tracking, payroll, bill pay and company cards.
- Fortnox does not cover quotes and estimates, which e-conomic does.
Suits: Swedish limited companies and sole traders wanting bank-connected books
Limits worth knowing in e-conomic
- Prices are in Danish kroner excluding VAT, and rise automatically when a company passes its postings limit.
- Billed quarterly by invoice; the pricing page lists no yearly discount.
- Extra users are an add-on; only Komplet includes one extra user.
- Time registration is a separate add-on at 79 kr. a month, or 39 kr. for the mobile version.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to e-conomic?
The alternatives to e-conomic in this directory are Billy, Holded, Xero, QuickBooks Online, Zoho Books, Exact Online and Fortnox. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with e-conomic.
Is there a free alternative to e-conomic?
Yes. Billy, Holded, QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which e-conomic alternatives work on Windows?
The e-conomic listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.