Alternatives · Accounting
Sevdesk alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Sevdesk 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.
Sevdesk compared with 7 alternatives: Holded, Pennylane, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Odoo and 2 more.
Sevdesk has a free plan. Paid plans start at €12.90 per month, billed monthly, excl. VAT. 4 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| SevdeskThis tool | Free plan · from €12.90/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Holded | Free plan · from €19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Pennylane | Free trial · from €7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| QuickBooks Online | Free plan · from $38/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Odoo | Free plan · from $31.10/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Lexware Office | Free trial · from €7.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Moneybird | Free trial · from €3/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Sevdesk starts at about $14.41 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 7 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Odoo and Moneybird.
Zoho Books and QuickBooks Online score higher without starting lower. Pennylane and Lexware Office start lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Sevdesk
Holded
Cloud business management with invoicing, accounting and inventory
- Holded starts at €19 per month, excluding VAT.
- Holded also covers sales pipeline and inventory.
- Holded does not cover reports and quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: Small companies in Spain that file Spanish VAT and income tax returns
Pennylane
French accounting, invoicing and business account in one app
- Pennylane starts at €7 per month, excluding VAT (Starter, 1 user).
- Pennylane has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sevdesk.
- Pennylane also covers bill pay and company cards.
- Pennylane does not cover quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: French freelancers and small companies that want invoicing and bank sync together
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 also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Books does not cover quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
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 also covers payroll.
- QuickBooks Online does not cover quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: US small businesses that want their accountant working in the same books
Odoo
Business app suite whose Accounting app is free when used on its own
- Odoo starts at $31.10 per user / month, billed annually, after $24.90 for the first 12 months.
- Odoo is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Odoo does not cover quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: Businesses that want full double-entry accounting free for any number of users
Lexware Office
German online bookkeeping and invoicing for freelancers and firms
- Lexware Office starts at €7.90 per month excl. VAT (€3.95 for the first 3 months).
- Lexware Office has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sevdesk.
- Lexware Office also covers payroll.
- Lexware Office does not cover expense tracking and quotes and estimates, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: Freelancers and small firms in Germany that need e-invoicing
Moneybird
Online accounting for freelancers and small businesses in Europe
- Moneybird starts at €3 per month, billed yearly (€4 billed monthly).
- Moneybird has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Sevdesk.
- Moneybird also covers time tracking.
- Moneybird does not cover reports, which Sevdesk does.
Suits: Freelancers and small companies in the Netherlands and Belgium
Limits worth knowing in Sevdesk
- Built around German tax rules; the page says included features vary by country, with versions for Germany and Austria.
- The Free plan stops at 3 invoices or e-invoices a month.
- Prices shown are monthly-billed and exclude VAT; 12 and 24-month terms are offered at 25% and 50% off.
- Marketplace integrations may carry partner fees that are not part of the plan price.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Sevdesk?
The alternatives to Sevdesk in this directory are Holded, Pennylane, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online, Odoo, Lexware Office and Moneybird. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Sevdesk.
Is there a free alternative to Sevdesk?
Yes. Holded, Zoho Books, QuickBooks Online and Odoo have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Sevdesk alternatives work on Windows?
The Sevdesk listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Sevdesk?
Odoo is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.