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Fortnox alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Fortnox 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.
Fortnox compared with 5 alternatives: e-conomic, Holded, Xero, QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books.
Fortnox is a paid product, starting at 209 kr per month, 12-month term, plus a base fee of 9 to 199 kr. 3 of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortnoxThis tool | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android |
| e-conomic | Free trial | Trial only | 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 |
How each one differs from Fortnox
e-conomic
Danish online accounting program with bank feeds and VAT
- e-conomic starts at 249 kr. per month excl. VAT, for 1,000 postings a year.
- e-conomic also covers quotes and estimates.
- e-conomic does not cover expense tracking, payroll, bill pay and company cards, which Fortnox does.
Suits: Small Danish companies that want bank-connected bookkeeping
Holded
Cloud business management with invoicing, accounting and inventory
- Holded starts at €19 per month, excluding VAT.
- Holded has a free plan, which Fortnox lacks.
- Holded also covers sales pipeline and inventory.
- Holded does not cover reports, payroll, bill pay and company cards, which Fortnox 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 does not cover bill pay and company cards, which Fortnox 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 Fortnox lacks.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover bill pay and company cards, which Fortnox 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 Fortnox lacks.
- Zoho Books also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Books does not cover payroll, bill pay and company cards, which Fortnox does.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
Limits worth knowing in Fortnox
- Built for Swedish businesses: it links to Swedish banks and the tax agency, and prices are in kronor.
- Every customer pays the Access base fee: 9 kr a month under 40 vouchers a year, 99 kr at 100 to 999, 199 kr at 1,000 or more.
- Invoices cost extra: 4.90 kr each through the invoice service, and 39 kr each by sending yourself on the simple tier.
- A 3-month term adds 15% to every list price; the prices shown are for a 12-month term.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Fortnox?
The alternatives to Fortnox in this directory are e-conomic, Holded, Xero, QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Fortnox.
Is there a free alternative to Fortnox?
Yes. Holded, QuickBooks Online and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Fortnox alternatives work on Windows?
The Fortnox 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.