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The best alternatives to QuickBooks

7 European alternatives · updated 19 October 2026 · How we select

QuickBooks leaves EU-based teams exposed to non-EU data processing and lock-in. European alternatives like FreeAgent and Reviso keep accounting and invoicing in the EU, with local compliance and transparent pricing tiers.

In short

QuickBooks covers accounting, invoicing, tax & compliance, payroll and time tracking. European alternatives: Collmex, sevDesk, FreeAgent, Zervant and Lexware and 2 more. By area: Collmex, sevDesk and FreeAgent for accounting; Collmex, sevDesk and FreeAgent for invoicing; Collmex, sevDesk and FreeAgent for tax & compliance; Collmex and FreeAgent for payroll; Collmex, FreeAgent and Zervant for time tracking.

European alternatives to QuickBooks

Collmex🇩🇪 DE

German cloud accounting with VAT returns and online banking

Replaces QuickBooks for accounting, invoicing, tax, payroll and time tracking.

Covers all of QuickBooksFrom €8.95/mo★ 3.9 (6 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planISO 27001
Collmex vs QuickBooks →
What users praise and criticise
  • Comprehensive feature set covering invoicing, bookkeeping, inventory and project management
  • Flexibility to manage multiple companies within one account
  • Customizable workflows tailored to individual business needs
  • Interface can be overwhelming for beginners with a steep learning curve
  • Email-based invoice storage requires constant account linking and is impractical for many workflows
  • Missing some necessary integrations
sevDesk🇩🇪 DE

German accounting and invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses

Replaces QuickBooks for German accounting, invoicing and tax; lacks payroll and time tracking.

AccountingInvoicingTax & compliance★ 3.9 (3882 reviews)
EU hostingGDPR
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FreeAgent🇬🇧 GB

UK accounting software for freelancers and small businesses

Replaces QuickBooks for UK accounting, invoicing, tax, payroll and time tracking.

Covers all of QuickBooksFrom £5/mo★ 4.6 (5568 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree planCyber Essentials Plus
FreeAgent vs QuickBooks →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive and user-friendly interface with a well-organized dashboard
  • Automatic bank and PayPal transaction imports for streamlined bookkeeping
  • Built-in tax, National Insurance, and HMRC RTI submission automation
  • Higher pricing compared to competitors, perceived as expensive for small businesses
  • Mobile app lacks features like split transactions and has small, hard-to-read text
  • Interface for viewing recent expenses described as clunky and prone to freezing
Zervant🇫🇮 FI

Simple invoicing and billing for freelancers and small businesses

Covers invoicing and time tracking; no accounting, tax or payroll.

InvoicingTime trackingFrom €9.99/mo★ 4.7 (6265 reviews)
EU hostingGDPRFree plan
Zervant vs QuickBooks →
What users praise and criticise
  • Intuitive interface and clean design for easy navigation
  • Straightforward setup with guided assistance
  • Simple and efficient invoice and quote creation
  • Free version limits customers to 10–30, requiring an upgrade for larger client bases
  • Invoice templates are basic with minimal customization options
  • Occasional VAT/TAX calculation issues reported by users
Lexware🇩🇪 DE

German accounting and invoicing with DATEV integration

Replaces QuickBooks for German accounting, invoicing and tax; lacks payroll and time tracking.

AccountingInvoicingTax & complianceFrom €7.90/mo★ 3.3 (1778 reviews)
EU hostingGDPR
Lexware vs QuickBooks →
Banana Accounting Plus🇨🇭 CH

Swiss accounting software with double-entry bookkeeping and multi-currency support

Replaces QuickBooks for accounting, invoicing, tax and time tracking; lacks payroll.

AccountingInvoicingTax & complianceTime trackingFrom 89 CHF/yr★ 4.5 (810 reviews)Import from QuickBooks: ✓ via CSV/TXT export · source
Free plan
Banana Accounting Plus vs QuickBooks →
What users praise and criticise
  • Excel-like interface for quick and easy transaction entry
  • Simple but comprehensive design accessible to non-accountants
  • New balance column and improved error alerts
  • Switch from one-time license to subscription model
  • Poor integration with other applications
  • Modest speed and performance
Reviso🇩🇰 DK

Cloud accounting and invoicing for SMEs with VAT and project tracking

Replaces QuickBooks for accounting, invoicing and tax; lacks payroll and time tracking.

AccountingInvoicingTax & complianceFrom £20/mo★ 2.8 (3 reviews)
EU hostingGDPR
Reviso vs QuickBooks →

All QuickBooks alternatives at a glance

Which part of QuickBooks each alternative covers.

ProviderAccountingInvoicingTax & compliancePayrollTime trackingFromRatingImport from QuickBooks
QuickBooks 🇺🇸 (the tool you are replacing)✓✓✓✓✓$30/mo★ 4.2–
Collmex 🇩🇪✓✓✓✓✓€8.95/mo★ 3.9 (6)–
sevDesk 🇩🇪✓✓✓On request★ 3.9 (3882)–
FreeAgent 🇬🇧✓✓✓✓✓£5/mo★ 4.6 (5568)–
Zervant 🇫🇮✓✓€9.99/mo★ 4.7 (6265)–
Lexware 🇩🇪✓✓✓€7.90/mo★ 3.3 (1778)–
Banana Accounting Plus 🇨🇭✓✓✓✓89 CHF/yr★ 4.5 (810)✓ via file
Reviso 🇩🇰✓✓✓£20/mo★ 2.8 (3)–

Prices per user and month in the cheapest paid plan. Ratings are weighted across G2, Capterra, OMR and other portals, with the review count in brackets.

QuickBooks: the facts

What to know about the tool you are replacing, with sources.

Headquarters
🇺🇸 US · since 1983
Where your data is stored
EU region only on some plansEU data residency available on request for QuickBooks Online.
Transfers to the US based on
Standard Contractual Clauses
Contracts
DPA · Sub-processors
Price
from $30/mo
Rating
★ 4.2 (18,250 reviews)

What users value in QuickBooks

  • User-friendly interface for non-accountants
  • Strong invoicing and expense tracking
  • Seamless bank reconciliation

What they criticise

  • Limited advanced accounting features
  • Occasional sync issues with banks
  • Higher cost for additional users

Sources: intuit.com · g2.com · capterra.com · quickbooks.intuit.com · researched 5 October 2026

Moving away from QuickBooks

QuickBooks exports your data as CSV, PDF and Excel, and its API can read everything out. Via the export files: Banana Accounting Plus. Every import above links its source on the product card.

Frequently asked questions

Which European tool fully replaces QuickBooks?

sevDesk, Lexware, Banana Accounting Plus, Collmex, FreeAgent and Reviso cover the core QuickBooks jobs: accounting, invoicing and tax compliance. Banana Accounting Plus also supports multi-currency accounting.

Which European alternative supports multi-currency accounting like QuickBooks?

Banana Accounting Plus is the only listed tool that supports multi-currency accounting.

Where does QuickBooks keep my data?

QuickBooks Online offers optional EU data residency on request. Data is otherwise hosted in the US.

Are European QuickBooks alternatives GDPR-compliant?

sevDesk, Lexware, Collmex, FreeAgent and Reviso host data in the EU. Banana Accounting Plus does not publish its server location.

Do any European QuickBooks alternatives offer a free plan?

Zervant, Banana Accounting Plus, Collmex and FreeAgent offer a free plan.

Which European tool is best for small businesses leaving QuickBooks?

sevDesk is designed specifically for freelancers and small businesses. Zervant, Collmex and FreeAgent also target small businesses with invoicing and accounting features.

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