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For solo founders and small teams

Every score is a formula. Open it, change the weights.

Invoicing, scheduling and bookkeeping tools compared by total cost, lock-in and privacy.

  • Ads clearly marked
  • Pros and cons for every entry
  • No tracking

One small tool, fixed price

Your Pick List (PDF + XLSX)

Weight what matters, score each option, see the winner.

$12

one-time

  • Pick list as PDF and spreadsheet
  • Open formula - change every weight
  • Checklist before you decide

All prices are final prices. No VAT is charged (small business under § 19 German VAT Act).

How we keep it honest

Weights you set

Cost, lock-in, privacy, ease: you decide.

Ads marked

Partner links are labelled as advertising.

Ten-minute shortlist

Three options in, one clear pick out.

At a glance

Alphabetical, never by commission.

TypeFree to try?
AkauntingAccountingSee provider page
Cal.comSchedulingFree tier per provider
Invoice NinjaInvoicingSee provider page

As of November 2026, based on provider websites, not independently tested. Prices deliberately not copied - check the provider page.

Selection

Scored: tools for small teams

Alphabetical order - no paid placement.

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Akaunting

Open-source accounting software.

Pros
  • Source code visible
  • Apps for extra features
Cons
  • Some apps are paid
  • Self-hosting needs skill

Visit provider

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Cal.com

Scheduling links, open-source code.

Pros
  • Source code visible
  • Free tier
Cons
  • Self-hosting needs skill
  • Some features on paid plans

Visit provider

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Invoice Ninja

Invoices and quotes, open-source code.

Pros
  • Source code visible
  • Free self-hosted option
Cons
  • Setup needs some skill
  • Hosted plans are paid

Visit provider

Links marked “Ad” are affiliate links: we may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. How we choose: criteria and notes

Questions

Is the order paid for?

No. It is alphabetical. There are no paid placements.

What is missing?

We show a selection, not the whole market. We do not compare finance, insurance or energy tariffs.

Do you earn money from the links?

Links are marked Advertisement - partner link. At the moment we take part in no partner programme, but this may change and would be shown.

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Decide with open cards

Every pick shows pros and cons and is marked as advertising.

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