Collmex vs QuickBooks
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to QuickBooks? Here's how Collmex compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: Collmex. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German cloud accounting with VAT returns and online banking
Cloud accounting software for small businesses and self-employed professionals.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇺🇸 US · 1983
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for QuickBooks Online.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Price from
€8.95/mo
$30/mo
Free plan
Yes
No
Open Source
No
No
Integrations
eBay, Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Shopware +8
Shopify, PayPal, Square, Gusto, Stripe +2
Where each one wins
Collmex
Strengths
- +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
- +Automated invoice suggestions and payment processing
- +Integrations with Shopify, WooCommerce and online banking
- +Mobile access for on-the-go management
- +Straightforward online documentation
Limitations
- −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
QuickBooks
Strengths
- +User-friendly interface for non-accountants
- +Strong invoicing and expense tracking
- +Seamless bank reconciliation
- +Extensive app integrations
Limitations
- −Limited advanced accounting features
- −Occasional sync issues with banks
- −Higher cost for additional users
- −Steep learning curve for payroll
Data residency & compliance
Collmex
QuickBooks
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for QuickBooks Online.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, PCI DSS
Pricing
Collmex
- Komplettpaket Basic €16.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Bookkeeper, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 document storage · No additional users
- Komplettpaket Plus €24.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Bookkeeper, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 document storage · No additional users
- Komplettpaket Pro €46.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Bookkeeper, 1 Tax Auditor · 50 Employee Portal users · 100,000 document storage
- Buchhaltung Free Free per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator · 100,000 bookings storage · No additional users or storage
- Buchhaltung Light €8.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Bookkeeper, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 bookings storage · Additional storage: €11.95/month per 100,000 bookings
- Buchhaltung Basic €11.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Bookkeeper, 1 Tax Auditor · 25 Employee Portal users · 100,000 bookings storage
- Rechnung Free Free per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 document storage · No additional users or storage
- Rechnung Basic €8.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 document storage · Additional storage: €11.95/month per 100,000 documents
- Rechnung Plus €11.95/month per month, excl. VAT1 Administrator, 1 Tax Auditor · 100,000 document storage · Additional storage: €11.95/month per 100,000 documents
All plans exclude VAT. 30-day free trial available for all products.
QuickBooks
- Simple Start $30 per monthTrack income and expenses · Invoicing · Basic reporting
- Essentials $55 per monthManage bills and payments · Time tracking · Multi-user access
- Plus $85 per monthTrack inventory · Project profitability · Advanced reporting
- Advanced $200 per monthCustom user permissions · Dedicated account team · Batch invoicing
Pricing varies by region and plan. Discounts may apply for annual billing.
Features
Collmex
- Accounting & Bookkeeping
- Online accounting with balance sheets, VAT returns, and asset accounting, Automated tax report generation and compliance, Bank reconciliation and HBCI online banking integration, Accounts payable and receivable management
- Invoicing & Billing
- Automated invoice generation with customizable templates, Recurring invoice scheduling, Management of invoices, offers, and dunning notices, Automated VAT and tax calculations
- Inventory & Merchandise Management
- Inventory tracking and management, Purchase order management, Project accounting, Multi-channel order consolidation via integrations
- ERP & Business Management
- Complete ERP including CRM, project management, and merchandise management, Employee portal (Pro plan only), Cloud-based access from any device, no installation required, Multi-user collaboration with role-based access
- Club Management
- Member administration, Automatic contribution billing, Integrated HBCI banking, Complete bookkeeping for clubs
QuickBooks
- Accounting & Invoicing
- Track income and expenses, Create and send custom invoices, Manage bills and payments, Generate financial reports
- Tax & Compliance
- Calculate and file taxes, Track VAT/GST, Compliance with local regulations
- Payroll & Time Tracking
- Run payroll, Track employee time, Manage benefits
- Integrations & Add-ons
- Connect with 750+ apps, Sync with banks, Customize with add-ons
- Reporting & Analytics
- Customizable reports, Cash flow tracking, Profit and loss statements