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Accountable or ELSTER

You are looking for the best software to support your business? We want to transparently show you the strengths of Accountable but also how alternative solutions compare to us.

Accountable

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What’s the best fit for you?

Accountable is the most complete tax solution for those just starting out in self-employment and for freelancers who want to do their taxes without much stress, complicated software or tax advisors.

ELSTER is the nationwide platform for electronically submitting tax returns to the tax office. ELSTER does not offer any bookkeeping feautres, such as invoicing or saving receipt.

What’s the difference between Accountable and ELSTER?

Accountable ELSTER
Tax Capabilities
Tax Guarantee ✓ ×
Your personal AI Assistant ✓ ×
Income tax return ✓ ✓
Profit & Loss Statement (EÜR) ✓ ✓
VAT & intra EU report (ZM) ✓ ✓
Yearly VAT return ✓ ✓
Gewerbesteuer (Trade Tax) ✓ ✓
Bookkeeping Capabilities
Personalised invoices ✓ ×
Send offers ✓ ×
Scan expenses ✓ ×
Switch between Kleinunternehmer and subject to VAT ✓ ×
Bank connection & Financial overview ✓ ×
Personalised support ✓ ×
On-demand tax advisor service ✓ ×
Is there an app? ✓ ✓
Free version available? ✓ ✓

How do we compare in ratings?

See real user ratings for Accountable and ELSTER

ELSTER: AppStore

Accountable: AppStore

What tax software do fellow freelancers use?

We asked freelancers who tested different tax software which one they would use.

Accountable
75%
ELSTER
41%
LexOffice
33%
WISO Steuer
33%
Kontist
21%
Sorted
18%
SevDesk
18%
FastBill
8%
BuchhaltungsButler
7%

Hear it straight from our users

Marciela, Shop owner and designer about Accountable Banking

“Automatic tax savings with my bank account – so convenient.”

banking

Lucas, Freelance consultant about Accountable Invoicing

“Moving to PEPPOL was seamless with everything in one place”

invoicing

Karim, Owner of a coffee shop about Accountable Bookkeeping

“Scanning and attaching receipts with automatic recognition of all content. Magic.”

bookkeeping

Layla, Business owner and architect about Accountable Taxes

“No need to know about accounting and taxes.”

taxes

Now try it yourself

Accountable offers a free 14 days trial. Follow the link and get a feel for the Design, UX and support offered.

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