What BuchhaltungsButler Can Do
At its core, BuchhaltungsButler is financial accounting that runs in the browser. The software connects to your bank account, reads documents via OCR, and assigns payments automatically to the appropriate bookings. This saves time if you process many documents.
From the Smart plan, you can also create balance sheets, i.e., use double-entry bookkeeping with debtor and creditor accounts. This distinguishes BuchhaltungsButler from simpler cloud solutions like sevDesk, which only offers EUeR.
Core Features
- AI document automation: OCR recognition and self-learning assignment. According to independent tests, the realistic automation rate is 70 to 90 percent.
- Banking: Connection to over 5,000 banks, PayPal, and Stripe
- Income statement and balance sheet: EUeR in all plans, balance sheet from Smart
- VAT pre-registration: Directly via ELSTER to the tax office (from Smart)
- Reports: Financial analysis, trial balance, cost centers
- Invoices: Create and send, including e-invoice (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD)
- Scan app: iOS and Android, photograph documents on the go
- API: REST API for custom integrations (from Premium or as add-on)
BuchhaltungsButler Prices 2026
BuchhaltungsButler offers six plans. Prices apply for monthly billing. All plans include a free tax advisor access.
Standard Plans
| Merkmal | Plan | Price/Month | Users | Core Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | EUR 39.90 | 1 | Document management, AI recognition, banking, invoices, BWA/trial balance | |
| Smart | EUR 46.90 | 1 | + VAT registration (ELSTER), income statement & balance sheet, cost centers, asset management | |
| Premium | EUR 89.90 | 5 | + unlimited users, rights management, API, premium support (4h) |
Special Plans
| Merkmal | Plan | Price/Month | Users | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E-Commerce Smart | EUR 84.90 | 1 | 1 marketplace (Amazon/eBay/Shopify), 500 documents | |
| E-Commerce Premium | EUR 119.90 | 1 | All marketplaces, 1,000 documents, API | |
| Associations | EUR 49.90 | 3 (board members) | SKR42/SKR49, 20% discount with non-profit status |
Important Add-ons
| Merkmal | Add-on | Price/Month | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Additional user | EUR 4.90 | Per user | |
| Marketplace connection | EUR 19.90 | Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Billbee, Stripe | |
| API client | EUR 5.90 | REST API access | |
| +50 documents | EUR 9.90 | Additional document quota | |
| +500 documents | EUR 24.90 | For higher document volumes | |
| +1,000 documents | EUR 49.90 | For high document volumes |
All prices at monthly billing, as of March 2026. Source: buchhaltungsbutler.de/preise/
Tax Advisor Collaboration
All plans include a free tax advisor access. Your tax advisor can log in and view, comment on, or correct your bookings.
There are several ways for data exchange:
- DATEV export: Bookings and documents as ZIP file in DATEV format. The XML structure ensures correct assignment in DATEV Unternehmen online or DATEV Kanzlei-Rechnungswesen.
- DATEV booking data service: Direct transfer without manual export
- Agenda and Addison: Import formats for these tax advisor software
- GDPdU export: For audits by the tax office
More on tax advisor connectivity can be found on the page Tax Advisor Interfaces Compared.
E-Invoicing: XRechnung and ZUGFeRD
BuchhaltungsButler supports e-invoices in both mandatory formats. You can create XRechnung (pure XML with Leitweg-ID) and ZUGFeRD invoices (PDF with embedded XML) as well as receive them. This is relevant because the e-invoicing obligation for B2B transactions is being introduced in phases:
| Merkmal | Phase | From when | Obligation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | 01.01.2025 | Receipt of e-invoices (all companies) | |
| Phase 2 | 01.01.2027 | Sending, if prior year revenue exceeds EUR 800,000 | |
| Phase 3 | 01.01.2028 | Sending for all companies |
E-Commerce: Amazon, eBay, and Shopify
For online merchants, BuchhaltungsButler offers special e-commerce plans. The marketplace connections import orders and invoices automatically from Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Billbee, and Stripe. The E-Commerce Smart plan (EUR 84.90/month) includes one connection, each additional costs EUR 19.90/month.
Those running multiple marketplaces simultaneously should take the E-Commerce Premium plan (EUR 119.90/month), which includes all connections.
Pros and Cons
| Merkmal | Area | Advantages | Disadvantages |
|---|---|---|---|
| Automation | AI learns from bookings, saves time on routine documents | Automation rate depends on document quality (70-90%) | |
| Accounting depth | EUeR and balance sheet possible (from Smart) | P&L cannot be created directly, requires tax advisor | |
| Tax advisor | DATEV export, booking data service, free StB access | No direct work in tax advisor system like DATEV | |
| Price | Appropriate for the feature scope, e-commerce plans available | From EUR 39.90/month more expensive than Lexware Office Free or sevDesk Free | |
| Support | Email and chat, premium support with 4h response time | No phone support, normal response time up to 5 days according to tests | |
| Security | GoBD certified, ISO 27001, tamper-proof archiving | Cloud solution, no local data storage possible |
BuchhaltungsButler Compared
| Merkmal | Feature | BuchhaltungsButler | sevDesk | Lexware Office | DATEV Unternehmen online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud | Cloud (tax advisor) | |
| Starting price | EUR 39.90/mo. | from EUR 0/mo. | from EUR 9/mo. | from EUR 10.50/mo. | |
| EUeR | |||||
| Balance sheet | |||||
| Payroll | |||||
| AI document automation | |||||
| E-invoicing | |||||
| E-commerce connections | |||||
| DATEV export |
A detailed comparison between Lexware Office and sevDesk can be found on the page Lexware Office vs. sevDesk. All software prices can be found in the Accounting Software Cost Comparison.
User Reviews
BuchhaltungsButler is rated on several platforms. The automation and bank connections are frequently praised. Criticism mainly concerns support (no telephone hotline, response times via email sometimes several days).
| Merkmal | Platform | Rating | Number of Reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMR Reviews | 4.7/5 | 143 | |
| ProvenExpert | 4.37/5 | 773 | |
| Trustpilot | 4.0/5 | 124 | |
| trusted.de | 4.3/5 | Editorial test | |
| EXPERTE.de | Grade 2.1 (good) | Editorial test |
As of March 2026. BuchhaltungsButler is listed on OMR Reviews as "Leader Q1/26 Online Accounting".
Who Is BuchhaltungsButler Suitable For?
Für wen ist BuchhaltungsButler geeignet?
Geeignet für
- SMEs with high document volume (AI saves time on recurring bookings)
- Companies requiring balance sheets looking for a cloud solution (from Smart plan)
- Online merchants with Amazon, eBay, or Shopify (e-commerce plans)
- Tax advisor firms that want to offer cloud access to their clients
- Associations with non-profit accounting needs (own plan with SKR42/49)
Weniger geeignet für
- Freelancers with few documents (EUR 39.90/month is more expensive than Lexware Office or sevDesk Free)
- Companies needing payroll accounting in the software (not included)
- Users expecting phone support (email and chat only, no phone)
- Those who want to pay as little as possible (cheaper alternatives available)
Data Security and Compliance
BuchhaltungsButler is GoBD-certified and ISO 27001 certified. Data is stored in German data centers. The tamper-proof archiving ensures that documents and bookings meet the requirements of the tax office.
Companies using cloud accounting should also consider protection against cyber risks. Cyber insurance for SMEs covers damages from data loss, hacker attacks, and business interruption. Freelancers may additionally benefit from professional liability insurance.
Conclusion
Our assessment:
BuchhaltungsButler is aimed at companies that need more than simple EUeR software. The combination of AI document automation, balance sheets, and e-commerce connections is hardly available from any other cloud provider. The entry price of EUR 39.90/month is higher than Lexware Office or sevDesk, but you get significantly more functional depth.
Recommendation by situation:
- Pure EUeR, few documents: Light (EUR 39.90/month)
- Balance sheet or VAT registration: Smart (EUR 46.90/month)
- Team with multiple accountants: Premium (EUR 89.90/month)
- Online trade: E-Commerce Smart or Premium (EUR 84.90-119.90/month)
Those who need payroll must use additional software or switch to Lexware Desktop, which offers accounting and payroll in one package.
Frequently Asked Questions about BuchhaltungsButler
BuchhaltungsButler offers 6 plans. The cheapest is Light at EUR 39.90/month (1 user, document management, banking). Smart costs EUR 46.90/month and additionally includes income statement, balance sheet, and VAT pre-registration. Premium is at EUR 89.90/month with up to 5 users.
Yes, from the Smart plan (EUR 46.90/month) BuchhaltungsButler supports double-entry bookkeeping with debtor and creditor accounts. The Light plan is limited to income statement (EUeR). Chart of accounts SKR03, SKR04, SKR42, and SKR49 are supported.
Yes. BuchhaltungsButler exports bookings and documents in DATEV format (ZIP with XML). There is also the DATEV booking data service for direct transfer. Additionally, Agenda and Addison import are supported. All plans include a free tax advisor access.
BuchhaltungsButler was founded in Berlin in 2015 and has been part of the Norwegian software group Visma since early 2023. Visma operates accounting and ERP software throughout Europe. The founders Konrad Nerger and Maximilian Zielosko had built the company without external investors.
Yes. BuchhaltungsButler can create and receive e-invoices in XRechnung and ZUGFeRD formats. There is also a free e-invoice generator on the website. The Leitweg-ID for public sector clients is supported.
The software recognizes documents via OCR and learns from your bookings. Recurring transactions are automatically assigned. According to independent tests, the realistic automation rate is 70 to 90 percent, depending on document quality and number of recurring transactions.
Yes. BuchhaltungsButler offers e-commerce plans from EUR 84.90/month (Smart) and EUR 119.90/month (Premium). These include connections to Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Billbee, and Stripe. Each additional marketplace connection costs EUR 19.90/month.
Yes. BuchhaltungsButler is GoBD-certified and ISO 27001 certified. The software provides tamper-proof archiving and GDPdU export for audits by the tax office.