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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.

What’s the best fit for you?

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.

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.

What’s the difference between ELSTER and Accountable?

Topic

ELSTER

Accountable

Tax Capabilities

Accountable covers bookkeeping and all tax returns

Tax Guarantee

Income tax return

Profit & Loss Statement (EÜR)

VAT & intra EU report (ZM)

Yearly VAT return

Gewerbesteuer (Trade Tax)

Bookkeeping Capabilities

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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

3,7

ELSTER: AppStore

Based on 122 reviews

4,6

Accountable: AppStore

Based on 568 reviews

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%

Don’t just take our word for it

What other users are saying about Accountable

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Bart

The tax regulations in Germany are pretty complex. Luckily Accountable makes the process of doing taxes worry-free and downright pleasant. What I really like is that they give you a guarantee that using their app will not get you into any trouble. That means they really stand behind their product, and I applaud that.

2 October 2023 - trustpilot

Xavier

Extremely helpful as a foreign freelancer in Germany, would be lost without it. Any questions i ever have are also answered quickly and informatively by staff too.

1 November 2023 - trustpilot

Menelaos

Really nice app that has all that I want as a small business ( freelancer ). Simon on customer service was spot on

21 November 2023 - trustpilot

Yanique

Consultant

It’s intuitive and easy to use and all my administration is in one place. Next to that, the app actually gives you tax saving tips, just with those I’ve saved the more money then the app cost me!

9 November 2023 - trustpilot

Guido

The app looks great, it’s simple to use, and the support with video calls is excellent.

10 May 2023 - intercom

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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