Billit vs Recurly

Billit

Strengths

• +Intuitive interface with KISS (Keep It Simple & Stupid) design
• +Time-saving invoice creation with reduced human errors
• +Clear dashboard for cashflow visibility
• +Straightforward onboarding process
• +Seamless integrations with 70+ programs including accounting tools and webshops
• +Mobile app with receipt scanning and automated invoice creation
• +Competitive pricing compared to alternatives

Limitations

• −Not a full accounting program, lacks features like customs/VAT invoicing and product translation
• −Limited built-in reporting, only Excel exports available
• −Can be slow at times

Recurly

Strengths

• +Strong subscription management and dunning capabilities
• +Flexible pricing models for complex billing needs
• +Robust analytics and reporting tools
• +Seamless integrations with major payment gateways

Limitations

• −Steep learning curve for advanced features
• −Pricing can be high for low-volume businesses
• −Some features limited to higher-tier plans
• −Occasional delays in customer support responses

Billit

• Starter €7.50 per company registration number / monthIdeal for starters, freelancers, self-employed, and non-profits · All features included · 15-day free trial, no credit card required
• Self-Employed / SME €25.00 per company registration number / monthFor growing businesses and medium-sized companies · All features included · Billing: monthly, quarterly, or annually
• SME / Team €250.00 per company registration number / monthFor SMEs and teams with high administrative volume · All features included · Annual payment gives 1 month free
• Custom On request per company registration number / monthFor more than 1000 documents per month or specific needs · Customized proposal · All standard features included

Additional users: €5/month each. Overuse fees apply if document limits are exceeded. Accountants access for free.

Recurly

• Starter <1% of billing volume, billed annuallyUsage-based pricing · Billed annually
• All-Access for Shopify <1% of billing volume, billed annuallyFor Shopify merchants · Billed annually
• Custom On request Tailored to business needs · Contact sales for pricing

Free trial available; exact terms not specified. Custom plan pricing requires contacting sales.

Billit

Invoicing and quotes

Create and send invoices, quotes, credit notes, and advance invoices, Customize invoices with corporate style (logo, colors, fonts, terms), Convert accepted quotes into invoices with one click, Add QR codes and payment links to invoices

Payments and monitoring

Link bank accounts to automatically load transactions, Monitor payment status in real time, Send automatic payment reminders to customers, Pay purchase invoices directly from Billit

Purchases, receipts and documents

Receive e-invoices via Peppol, Upload and scan VAT receipts and purchase invoices with OCR, Import invoices from email inbox, Process incoming credit notes, check, approve or refuse invoices

VAT and tax returns

VAT summary with real-time calculation, File VAT returns directly to tax authorities, Prepare annual customer listings, Load tax documents from MyMinFin

Accountant features

Free access for accountants, Links to nearly all Belgian accounting packages, Export CODA files, Include general ledger accounts

Recurly

Subscription and Plan Management

Plan and subscription lifecycle management, Tiered, quantity-based, hybrid, and ramp pricing models, Price segmentation for different customer groups, Dynamic pricing adjustments

Payments and Invoicing

Payment gateway orchestration, Support for multiple payment methods, Recurring and manual invoicing, Flexible invoice terms

Revenue Recovery and Retention

Automated dunning and retry logic, Churn prevention workflows, Subscriber prompts and cancel-save campaigns, Revenue recovery analytics

Analytics and Reporting

Recurly Explore for custom reporting, Downloadable reports in multiple formats, Revenue and subscription metrics dashboards, Exportable analytics data

Revenue Recognition

Automated revenue recognition (RevRec), Compliance with accounting standards, Plan-specific revenue recognition rules, Audit-ready reporting