sevDesk vs FreshBooks
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to FreshBooks? Here's how sevDesk compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: sevDesk. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
German accounting and invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses
Cloud accounting software for small businesses and freelancers.
Headquarters
🇩🇪 DE
🇨🇦 CA · 2003
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Price from
No
$17/mo
Free plan
No
No
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
No
Stripe, PayPal, HubSpot, Salesforce, Trello +6
Where each one wins
sevDesk
Review sentiment not yet compiled.
FreshBooks
Strengths
- +Intuitive and user-friendly interface
- +Strong invoicing and expense tracking features
- +Good mobile app for on-the-go management
- +Reliable customer support
Limitations
- −Limited advanced accounting features for larger businesses
- −No built-in payroll functionality
- −Higher cost for additional team members
- −Learning curve for complex features
Data residency & compliance
sevDesk
FreshBooks
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for enterprise plans.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
Standard Contractual Clauses
Certifications
No
ISO 27001
Pricing
sevDesk
No published pricing we could verify.
FreshBooks
- Lite $17 per monthBill up to 5 clients · Unlimited invoices · Track unlimited expenses
- Plus $30 per monthBill up to 50 clients · Unlimited proposals · Automated payment reminders
- Premium $55 per monthUnlimited clients · Customizable business reports · Double-entry accounting
- Select On request per monthCustom pricing · Dedicated account manager · Advanced security features
Pricing varies based on features and client limits. Annual billing offers discounts.
Features
sevDesk
Feature breakdown not yet compiled.
FreshBooks
- Invoicing & Billing
- Customizable invoice templates, Automated payment reminders, Multi-currency support, Recurring invoices
- Expense Management
- Receipt capture via mobile app, Expense categorization, Mileage tracking, Tax-friendly reports
- Time Tracking
- Timer for tasks and projects, Team timesheet approvals, Billable rate settings, Detailed time reports
- Project Management
- Task assignments and deadlines, Collaboration tools for teams, Project profitability tracking, Client portal for feedback
- Reporting & Insights
- Profit and loss statements, Tax summaries, Business health dashboard, Custom report builder