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Accountable or Kontist

Good bookkeeping and tax software is essential for self-employed professionals. We want to make the choice easier for you and offer you a comparison between the tax solutions from Accountable and Kontist.

Accountable

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What suits you best?

Accountable not only makes your bookkeeping easier, you can also file all your tax returns with it. You also get personal support from the tax-coaches, so you can be assured your taxes are correct.

Kontist offers a business account for the freelancers, making it easier for you to keep your books in order and to organise your tax obligations.

What are the differences between Accountable and Kontist?

Accountable Kontist
Taxes
Tax guarantee on tax returns
AI Tax Advisor
Income tax return
Anlage KAP (Appendix Capital Income)
Anlage Kind (Appendix Child)
Yearly VAT return
Trade tax (Gewerbesteuer)
Regular VAT return
Profit & loss statement
Betriebswirtschaftliche Auswertungen (BWA)
Bookkeeping
Create invoices
Send offers
Scan & save expenses
Add & save clients
Integrated tax calculator
Security: 2-factor authentication
Is there an app?
Free version available?

What do real users say?

Compare real user reviews for Kontist and Accountable

Kontist: PlayStore

Accountable: PlayStore

Hear it straight from our users

They always answer right away to any question I have, they provide clear answers, and they are very patient even when I struggle to understand. They try to explain in different ways. They are very helpful, responsive and friendly.

Chiara Marradi

Reviews.io 10/05/2026

This is an amazing application with great support on issues. In short as in day I am addicted to it (in a positive way). I myself is from IT project management and the way they have captured the user requirement, it’s phenomenal.

Sumit Tewary

App Store 01/12/2024

UI is great. Feature packed and very easy to use. The team at Accountable were VERY quick to respond and their team of technicians soon had a fix in place. Very happy with the level of service so far. Thumbs up from me!

Dean Osborne

Google 05/06/2023

Everything was great! All my questions were answered quickly and in a friendly manner.

Wenzeslawa Wegener

Reviews.io 11/05/2026

This program is a lifesaver, and it is always improving. Plus, it has an AI chat feature that is actually useful.

Jeffrey Humble

Google 12/01/2026

The coaching session on tax management was excellent, good material, excellent explanations and very insightful. Combined with the AI I never feel alone with Accountable.

Sergio Barbarino

Reviews.io 13/04/2026

The availability of your team to help and guide people to understand their finances better is what really makes Accountable valuable. While the AI is able to give answers to most basic questions, specific scenarios need counsel from a human which your team performs beautifully.

Norma

Reviews.io 06/04/2026

Fast and careful answers from Alina. Top service. Thank you.

Anonymous

Reviews.io 06/04/2026

In the world where everyone seems to be out to get small entrepreneurs and overwhelm them with new rules, more taxes and reporting obligations, Accountable often feels like the one steady partner that actually wants you to succeed, providing quick, clear and personalised support. Thank you!

Janina Arsenjeva

Reviews.io 10/04/2026

They always answer for questions wherever is via direct e-mail or through app. If they can’t answer fully they will forward you to the right place. Documents were always prepared well and ready to send further to government. Everything is intuitive in the app and easy to sort out even for someone completely green in this field.

Anonymous

Reviews.io 12/03/2026

Take advantage of our bonus when you switch from Kontist to Accountable!

Are you looking for an alternative tax software to support your freelance business? In this case you can profit from our bonus and the support of our tax-coaches! When you switch from Kontist to Accountable, we offer you three month for free in our yearly plans! This includes your personal tax-coach who will assist you with all questions regarding taxes and the new software. Simply send an email to the tax-coach team at [email protected] and claim your personal bonus link.

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