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SnelStart

Accounting · for freelancers and SMEs

Accounting software for business owners and accountants, from working with an accountant to doing your own books.

  • Dutch support
  • Dutch interface
  • EU data
  • iDEAL
  • Peppol
  • Made in NL
Price
from €15.50per month, excl. VAT
Try it
30 daysfree trial
Netherlands check
7 of 7
Headquarters
AlkmaarNetherlands

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Short verdict

Good fit for

Freelancers and SMEs who want Peppol and want to keep their data in the Netherlands.

Less suited to

Anyone who wants to connect web shops and payments directly; much of it runs via partners.

Key facts

  • Runs in Azure data centres in the Netherlands
  • E-invoices via Peppol from SnelStart Web
  • Support by phone, chat and email

What is SnelStart?

SnelStart is from Alkmaar. The software runs in Microsoft Azure data centres in the Netherlands, with a backup in Ireland; you enter into the data processing agreement through the general terms and conditions. From inStap you send invoices with a payment link via Mollie, which lets your customer pay with iDEAL among others. Support is available by phone, chat and email.

Good: e-invoices via Peppol from SnelStart Web.

Less good: many web shop and payment integrations run via partners such as Webwinkelfacturen.nl and S for Software.

How much does SnelStart cost?

Starting price

€15.50 per month excl. VAT

inStap, the cheapest plan in which you invoice yourself. inOrde (€9.50) only works via an accountant.

  • No free plan
  • ✓ 30-day free trial

According to the SnelStart site on . The current plans are on the vendor's site. Has the price changed? Let us know.

Cancelling and switching

What SnelStart itself says about cancelling, paying annually and taking your data with you. "Unknown" means we could not find it.

Pay and cancel monthly
Unknown
Notice period
Cancel at least 2 weeks before the end of the term; otherwise the agreement is tacitly renewed for the same period
Discount for paying annually
Unknown
One-off setup fee
Unknown
Exporting your data
Excel, audit file (XAF)

Switching guide: from SnelStart to Exact Online

Sources on the SnelStart site: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. Checked on . Something no longer correct? Report an error.

The Netherlands check

Useful if you run a business in the Netherlands. "Unknown" means we could not verify it.

  • Support in Dutch: Yes

    Questions about VAT or a bank feed are easiest to ask someone who knows the Dutch rules, in a language you are comfortable with.

  • App in Dutch: Yes

    A Dutch app uses the same terms as the Belastingdienst and your accountant.

  • Data in the EU: Yes

    Data in the EU falls under the GDPR. Outside the EU, especially in the US, other laws can give access to your data.

    More about data in the EU →
  • Data processing agreement: Yes

    If a tool processes personal data of your customers, the GDPR requires you to sign a data processing agreement.

    More about the data processing agreement →
  • iDEAL: Yes

    Most Dutch people pay online with iDEAL. With a payment link on your invoice, you get paid faster.

    More about iDEAL and Wero →
  • Peppol e-invoices: Yes

    Peppol is the network for e-invoices. The government already asks for it, and the EU is making e-invoicing between businesses mandatory in the coming years.

    More about Peppol →
  • Company in the Netherlands: Yes

    A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.

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Integrations

According to SnelStart itself, at least 359 integrations (source, seen on ).

According to its own site, SnelStart integrates with, among others:

  • Rabobank
  • ING
  • ABN AMRO
  • Mollie
  • Shopify
  • WooCommerce
  • Lightspeed
  • bol.com

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Frequently asked questions about SnelStart

How much does SnelStart cost?

Paid plans for SnelStart start at €15.50 per month excl. VAT. You can try it free for 30 days. inStap, the cheapest plan in which you invoice yourself. inOrde (€9.50) only works via an accountant.

Who is SnelStart for?

SnelStart is aimed at freelancers and SMEs. Accounting software for business owners and accountants, from working with an accountant to doing your own books.

Is SnelStart available in Dutch?

Support is available in Dutch and the app is in Dutch.

Does SnelStart store my data in the EU?

Yes, SnelStart stores your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.

Does SnelStart support iDEAL and Peppol?

SnelStart supports iDEAL and Peppol e-invoices.

Which banks and tools does SnelStart integrate with?

SnelStart integrates with Rabobank, ING, ABN AMRO, Mollie, Shopify, WooCommerce, Lightspeed and bol.com, among others.

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