Which bookkeeping software fits you?

Invoices, your VAT return (btw-aangifte) and your records in one package: that saves hours of sorting-out every quarter. We compare six popular Dutch packages for freelancers — honestly, including what they cost and who they're not a good fit for.

Full transparency: if you sign up through a link on this page, we may receive a fee from the provider. That's what keeps every tool on this site free. It costs you nothing extra, and our opinion isn't for sale — the downsides are listed right there too.

★ Our pick

Moneybird

The user-friendly favourite

Best for: Freelancers who dip in every week and want their invoices and records to look polished.
Price: From €3 per month (Compact); most freelancers fit Start at €15 per month. Try everything free for 60 days first.
Strong: By far the nicest, most modern interface on this list
60-day free trial with all features
Invoices, quotes, VAT return and bank feed in one package
Weaker: Cheapest plans are limited in bank connections and document processing

Have a look at Moneybird

e-Boekhouden.nl

The budget-friendly all-rounder

Best for: Price-conscious freelancers and starters who want a complete, proven package for little money.
Price: ZZP plan from €4.98 per month (promotional first-year price, then €9.95). New businesses use it free for their first 15 months; there's also a 14-day free trial.
Strong: Completely free for the first 15 months of your business
Invoicing, VAT returns and bank connections are all included
Around for over twenty years, connects to virtually every Dutch bank
Weaker: The interface feels dated compared to newer packages
Dutch-language interface — workable, but expect to lean on a translator at first

Have a look at e-Boekhouden.nl

Jortt

Bookkeeping on autopilot

Best for: Freelancers who want to do as little bookkeeping as possible: the bookkeeping bot processes most of it automatically.
Price: Free Starter plan for invoices and quotes; full bookkeeping with the ZZP plan at €19.95 per month (first 3 months €9.95). 30-day free trial.
Strong: Bookkeeping bot books roughly 90% of your records automatically
Permanently free Starter plan with unlimited invoicing
File both VAT and income tax returns straight from the package
Weaker: The free plan is invoicing only — no bank feed or tax filings

Have a look at Jortt

MoneyMonk

All-in-one for service freelancers

Best for: Service-based freelancers — consultants, creatives, IT — who want hours, projects, invoices and tax filings in one modern package.
Price: Starter is free for the first 15 months from your KvK (Chamber of Commerce) registration. After that, Pro: €15 per month for the first 3 months, then €32.50 per month.
Strong: Time tracking, projects, invoicing, VAT and income tax filing in one package
Built specifically for Dutch freelancers: modern and clear
Free for the first 15 months if you're just starting out
Weaker: One of the pricier options after the free period
No inventory features — less suitable if you sell products

Have a look at MoneyMonk

SnelStart

The established name

Best for: Freelancers who want a solid Dutch package that grows with them, even if staff or an accountant join later.
Price: From €15.50 per month (inStap); for most freelancers inKaart with VAT filing makes more sense at €22 per month. 30-day free trial.
Strong: A fixture for decades — good chance your accountant already works with it
Scales from freelancer to a business with staff
Bank feed and automatic VAT return from inKaart up
Weaker: The cheapest plan lacks VAT filing, so you'd still need an accountant

Have a look at SnelStart

Rompslomp

Bookkeeping without the hassle

Best for: Freelancers who want to keep it simple: send invoices, keep receipts, file the VAT return — done.
Price: Starter is free; Basic is €12.50 per month and Professional €25 per month. You try everything free for 30 days first.
Strong: Deliberately kept simple — you don't need to be a bookkeeper
Free Starter plan to ease in
30-day free trial with all features
Weaker: Less extensive once your records get more complex
Dutch-language interface

Have a look at Rompslomp

Prices and terms checked in July 2026 on the providers' websites. Always check their own site for current pricing.

Which one should you pick?

Just started? Pick a package with a free starter period: e-Boekhouden.nl and MoneyMonk are free for your first 15 months, and Jortt has a permanently free Starter plan for invoicing.
Do you bill by the hour? MoneyMonk was built for that: from time tracking to income tax filing in one package.
Mostly want cheap and complete? e-Boekhouden.nl. Mostly simple? Rompslomp. Mostly automatic? Jortt. The nicest interface? Moneybird.

Frequently asked questions

Is bookkeeping software mandatory for freelancers in the Netherlands?

No. You may keep your records in a spreadsheet or on paper, as long as they're complete and you keep everything for seven years. Software mainly saves time: it largely automates your VAT return, keeps invoices in order, and prevents calculation errors.

What does bookkeeping software cost per month?

For freelancers, between €5 and €35 per month, depending on how much the package does for you. Several providers are free for your first 15 months as a starter. The subscription is a business expense, so it's deductible from your profit.

Can I switch to another package later?

Yes. Most packages can import your old records and help you migrate. The most convenient moment is 1 January or the start of a new VAT quarter.

Why these six packages?

We only compare packages that genuinely fit freelancers. Six clear options with an honest story beat a list of twenty that gets you nowhere.

How does this site make money from this?

If you sign up through a link on this page, we may receive a fee from the provider. You pay nothing extra. That's what keeps every tool on this site free — and it changes nothing about our assessment.