Short verdict
Good fit for
Freelancers who want to start for free with a current account and bookkeeping in one.
Less suited to
Anyone who needs Peppol; the site does not say whether that is possible.
Key facts
- Permanent free plan
- No trial period, but 14-day money back
- Some data may go to processors in the US
What is Tellow?
Tellow is made in Amsterdam and belongs to the Shine Group; the data controller is Ageras A/S in Copenhagen. You can send invoices with a payment request via iDEAL, on all plans. According to the privacy policy, data is on Google Cloud and AWS in the EU, but some data may go to processors outside the EU, including in the US.
Good: a permanent free plan with current account and bookkeeping.
Less good: phone support only in Plus and Compleet. Whether you can invoice via Peppol is not stated anywhere on the site.
How much does Tellow cost?
Starting price
€12.99 per month excl. VAT
Basis with monthly billing; the annual subscription is cheaper. No trial period, but a 14-day money-back guarantee.
- ✓ Free plan
- No free trial
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Cancelling and switching
What Tellow itself says about cancelling, paying annually and taking your data with you. "Unknown" means we could not find it.
- Pay and cancel monthly
- Yes
- Notice period
- No notice period for monthly plans; cancelling takes effect at the end of the billing period. An annual plan renews automatically for 12 months
- Discount for paying annually
- Unknown
- One-off setup fee
- Unknown
- Exporting your data
- CSV, audit file (XAF)
Switching guide: from Tellow to Moneybird
Sources on the Tellow 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: Unknown
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: Unknown
A Dutch company falls under Dutch law. For some businesses that matters, for example in a dispute.
Checked on . Something no longer correct? Report an error.
The EU check
Where the company is based, who owns it and where your data is stored. This applies in every European country.
Headquarters: Amsterdam, Netherlands
In the EU or EFTA.
Owner: Ageras (Denmark)
Ageras is the group behind Shine, in Copenhagen. Source, checked on .
Data in the EU: yes
Headquarters and owner are in the EU or EFTA: hence the European badge. All European software.
Integrations
According to its own site, Tellow integrates with, among others:
- Rabobank
ING
RegioBank
Knab
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Frequently asked questions about Tellow
How much does Tellow cost?
Tellow has a free plan. Paid plans for Tellow start at €12.99 per month excl. VAT. Basis with monthly billing; the annual subscription is cheaper. No trial period, but a 14-day money-back guarantee.
Who is Tellow for?
Tellow is aimed at freelancers. Online bookkeeping for freelancers, combined with a business current account.
Is Tellow available in Dutch?
Support is available in Dutch and the app is in Dutch.
Does Tellow store my data in the EU?
Yes, Tellow stores your data in the EU. You can sign a data processing agreement.
Does Tellow support iDEAL and Peppol?
Tellow supports iDEAL.
Which banks and tools does Tellow integrate with?
Tellow integrates with Rabobank, ING, RegioBank and Knab, among others.