SnelStart vs Jortt vs Moneybird: which one suits you?

SnelStart, Jortt and Moneybird are all good packages, but each is strong in different things. Here is what you need to know to choose the right one.

SnelStart — for those who want more than just bookkeeping

SnelStart is the most complete package of the three. Not just bookkeeping — also quotes, invoicing, stock management, time tracking and CRM. In fact, it is a mini ERP system that also does your bookkeeping.

A good fit if: you hold stock, work with several people, or run a growing private limited company (BV) that is becoming more complex.

Strong in:

• A complete package — also for things beyond bookkeeping (quotes, stock, CRM)
• Strong connections with other systems (CRMs, webshops)
• Very suitable for BV structures and holding companies

Less strong in:

• A slightly steeper learning curve than the other two
• The interface feels less modern than Jortt or Moneybird

Jortt — for those who want maximum automation

Jortt is all about automation. The software learns how you book and does more and more automatically. Receipts are recognised quickly, and you can teach the system your recurring entries.

A good fit if: you have little time for admin and want to automate as much as possible.

Strong in:

• Automatic recognition of receipts
• Bank connections
• A clean, modern interface — pleasant to use on mobile
• Reports you actually understand

Less strong in:

• Stock features are more limited
• Less suitable for very complex BV structures

Moneybird — for freelancers and small self-employed businesses

Moneybird is known for being easy to use and well designed. It has fewer features than SnelStart, but for most freelancers and self-employed people (zzp) it is more than enough, and it works intuitively.

A good fit if: you are a freelancer or small self-employed business, mainly provide services, and want things simple and attractive.

Strong in:

• A very user-friendly interface
• Attractive invoices that strengthen your brand
• Strong automation for recurring invoices (handy for subscriptions or regular clients)
• Ideal for the self-employed and sole proprietorships (eenmanszaak)

Less strong in:

• Limited for growing BVs with more complex bookkeeping
• Less extensive reports than SnelStart

Which software fits which situation?

• Freelancer or self-employed, mainly services: Moneybird is a good fit here
• As much automation as possible: Jortt is built for this
• Stock, several employees or a complex BV structure: SnelStart offers the most features

If you choose Boekhoudlive, you work in e-Boekhouden or Moneybird. We arrange the licence and you get one bill.

How Boekhoudlive does it

At Boekhoudlive we work in e-Boekhouden and Moneybird, and we arrange the licence. e-Boekhouden is included in the price of every package. The Freelancer package costs € 50 a month (excl. VAT), with VAT returns and income tax return included. If you want Moneybird, with automatic bank link and business account, a surcharge of € 10, € 25 or € 35 a month applies, depending on your number of transactions. For a shop or BV we recommend Moneybird.

Are you using SnelStart, Jortt, Exact or other software? Then we move your records to e-Boekhouden or Moneybird for free, so Fenna can work along live.

One last tip

The choice of software matters less than many people think. They are all good packages — none of the three will ruin your bookkeeping. What matters much more is having someone who actively checks along with you — an accountant who spots when something odd appears in your records, before it becomes a problem.

With us, an accountant checks your records, and if you want one fixed point of contact, you add a dedicated accountant as an option (+€ 25 a month). That check is what makes bookkeeping good — not which software sits underneath.