OCTIS vs Moneybird, e-Boekhouden or Exact Online for a Dutch business
Plan prices, the limits that trigger an upgrade, and what each includes for VAT returns and bank links.
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Otty's short answer
Moneybird suits a freelancer or small BV that mainly invoices: plans run €3 to €41 per month and include electronic VAT returns from Start. e-Boekhouden is the cheapest full bookkeeping option (€9.95 to €24), but its ZZP plan caps at 240 bookings. Exact Online starts at €49 and fits growing companies that need more bank connections, users and administrations.
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| What matters | OCTISHong Kong company + OCTIS global plan | Moneybird | e-Boekhouden | Exact Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entry plan per month | Not published: 10–30% below your current bill | €3 (Compact) | €9.95 (ZZP) | €49 (Essentials) |
| Mid plan per month | 10–30% below your current bill | €15 Start, €29 Groei | €14.50 (Standaard) | €99 (Plus) |
| Top plan per month | 10–30% below your current bill | €41 (Compleet) | €24 (Standaard + Factureren) | €299 (Premium) |
| Free trial | 30-day money-back guarantee, terms apply | 60 days | 14 days | 30 days |
| Starter offer | Lowest Price Guarantee, terms apply | Not stated | 15 months free from KVK registration | Not stated |
| Electronic VAT return | No VAT or GST in Hong Kong | From Start | Included | VAT and ICP, all plans |
| Users | Your whole team | 1, 1, 5, unlimited by plan | Free extra users | 1 on Essentials, 2 above |
| Accountant access | Bookkeeping and filings done by OCTIS | All plans | Free | All plans |
| Peppol e-invoicing | Not needed for the Hong Kong company; local rules apply if you trade there | Send and receive | Not stated | Not stated |
| Payroll | Handled by OCTIS accountants | No | Not stated | Add-on from €92.50 per month |
If you have staff, premises or local sales in this country, its own registration and tax rules still apply. OCTIS can help you arrange them.
Data sources & disclaimer: Comparison data was compiled from publicly available sources — including the competitors' own published pricing and feature pages — captured on 9 November 2026. Figures reflect the typical or advertised pricing at that time and may have changed since; plans, inclusions and prices vary by provider, region and promotion. OCTIS is independent and not affiliated with the named companies; all trademarks belong to their respective owners. This comparison is provided in good faith for general information only and is not professional, legal or financial advice — please verify current details with each provider before deciding.
Which one fits you
OCTIS · Hong Kong company + OCTIS global plan
Choose OCTIS if you want bookkeeping done for you, with CRM and workflow in one workspace.
Moneybird
Choose Moneybird if you are a freelancer or small BV, send many invoices and want a simple tool with Peppol and a long trial.
e-Boekhouden
Choose e-Boekhouden if price is the main test and your bookings stay modest, or you are a starter who can use the 15 free months.
Exact Online
Choose Exact Online if you need more bank connections, several administrations or a payroll add-on as you grow.
What the table does not show
Limits that decide the real price
The headline price is not the whole cost. e-Boekhouden's ZZP plan allows 240 bookings, then offers an upgrade. Moneybird's Compact plan has no linked bank account, no electronic VAT return and only one sales invoice, so most businesses need Start at €15. Exact Online Essentials is limited to one user, one administration and 25 sales invoices a month. Count your invoices, bank lines and administrations before you choose.
VAT returns and your accountant
All three say they support the electronic VAT return, and each gives your accountant access. Moneybird includes it from Start, Exact Online lists VAT and ICP returns on every plan, and e-Boekhouden lists VAT returns across plans. Before you commit, ask your accountant which tool they already work in, because shared access saves the most time.
Trials and promotions
Moneybird offers 60 days with all Compleet features and no commitment. Exact Online offers 30 days. e-Boekhouden offers 14 days, 15 free months for new starters from KVK registration, and 50% off for 12 months when a new account is activated within 30 days. Its offers cannot be combined. Compare the standard price after any promotion ends.
Where OCTIS fits
OCTIS does not do Dutch bookkeeping or tax filing. If you run a Malaysian or Hong Kong company with a Dutch subsidiary, the subsidiary can use any of these tools for local VAT. OCTIS bookkeeping can then take its statements into the home company's accounts, and a quote can show 10–30% off your current bill.
Frequently asked questions
Which is cheaper, Moneybird or e-Boekhouden?
At entry level Moneybird Compact is €3 per month but has no linked bank account or electronic VAT return. For a full setup, Moneybird Start is €15 against e-Boekhouden Standaard at €14.50 without invoicing, or €24 with it. Moneybird does not state on its page whether prices include VAT.
Is Exact Online worth it for a small business?
Exact Online Essentials is €49 per month for one user, one administration and 25 sales invoices a month. That is more than the other two. It tends to make sense when you need more users, many bank connections or more bank connections (Plus lists 5, Professional unlimited). Check Exact's own page for debtor tools.
Can e-Boekhouden be free for a new business?
e-Boekhouden's pricing page says starters get 15 months free from their KVK registration. After that the standard price applies. The page also lists a 14-day free trial and 50% off for 12 months for new accounts. These offers cannot be combined.
Do these tools send the VAT return directly?
Moneybird lists an electronic VAT return from the Start plan. Exact Online lists VAT and ICP returns on all plans. e-Boekhouden lists VAT returns among its features. Check that your bank transactions are imported first, since the return depends on matched bookings.
Sources
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