Accountable vs Papierkram

What solution suits you best?

Accountable is the most extensive solution for the self-employed. Not only can you handle all your bookkeeping with it, you can also complete all your tax returns without a lot of stress or tax advisors.

Papierkram is a very complete bookkeeping and accounting solution designed specifically for small businesses.

What are the differences between Accountable and Papierkram?

	Accountable	Papierkram

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)
Recurring VAT return
Profit & loss statement (EÜR)
Betriebswirtschaftliche Auswertung (BWA)

Bookkeeping
Send invoices
Write offers
Record times & project budgets
Create and manage clients
Save expenses
Integrated tax calculator
ELSTER & DATEV export

More possibilities
Connect your bank accounts
Is there an app?
Free version available?
Personal support from the tax coaches

How do real users rate us?

User reviews for Accountable and Papierkram

3,7

Papierkram

4,8

Accountable

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

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

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

05/06/2023

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

Wenzeslawa Wegener

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

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

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

06/04/2026

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

Anonymous

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

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

12/03/2026

Would you like to switch to Accountable? Benefit from our switching bonus!

We make the migration from your existing software to our solution particularly uncomplicated! As a switching bonus, if you're coming from Papierkram, you can use our yearly plans three months for free! Our tax coaches will support you throughout the transition and answer any questions you may have. Just send us an email at [email protected] to receive your personalised discount link!