Crunch vs e-conomic: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of Crunch and e-conomic to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
Crunch
5.4/10
UK online accountancy service that pairs bookkeeping and invoicing software with ACCA-regulated accountants for sole traders, contractors and small limited companies.
e-conomic
6.4/10
Cloud accounting software from Visma for small and medium-sized Danish businesses, covering bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT, bank reconciliation and accountant collaboration.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | E e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.4/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Scalability | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 3/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 3/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | £27/mo Sole Trader Pro | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Crunch Free | DKK 249/mo Basis |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
Crunch vs e-conomic cost by team size
| Team size | Crunch | e-conomic |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeCrunch Free | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 5 users | FreeCrunch Free | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 10 users | FreeCrunch Free | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 25 users | FreeCrunch Free | DKK 249/moBasis |
| 50 users | FreeCrunch Free | DKK 249/moBasis |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
Why choose Crunch
- Has a free plan (e-conomic does not)
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (7/10 vs 6/10)
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 3/10)
Pros & Cons
Crunch
Pros
- Paid plans include a qualified UK accountant who prepares and files Self Assessment, Corporation Tax, VAT and year-end accounts.
- Fixed monthly pricing through a published quote tool, backed by a price match guarantee and a 14-day free trial.
- MTD for Income Tax software comes at no extra cost on sole trader plans.
- Dividend vouchers, board minutes and distributable reserves are automated for limited company directors.
- Support is available by phone, live chat, video and email, and Trustpilot reviewers often praise named advisers.
Cons
- Far fewer third-party integrations than Xero or QuickBooks, and no app marketplace.
- Payroll for staff, director Self Assessment and multi-currency all cost extra on top of the base fee.
- Recent reviews complain about inconsistent support and software glitches, such as bank file formats not being recognised.
- A poor fit for complex companies with group structures or share schemes.
Ee-conomic
Pros
- Free outside access for an accountant or bookkeeper on every plan, which suits the Danish accountant-led market.
- Integrations with inventory systems, webshops and payroll, plus an open REST API with webhooks, which were added in 2026.
- Scales by posting volume from 1,000 up to 800,000 postings a year, with modules added as needs grow.
- Available in Danish, Norwegian, Swedish and English, where Dinero is Danish only.
- Smart and Komplet plans include a built-in Firmakort company card and bank and receipt automation.
Cons
- No free plan, and prices rise with posting volume and paid modules.
- The Basis plan leaves out reminders, quotes, subscription invoicing and full API access.
- Payroll needs a separate product such as Danløn connected through an integration.
- Some users and competitors describe the system as heavy or complex for very small businesses.
- Phone support is limited to weekday office hours, ending at 15:00 Monday to Thursday and 14:00 on Friday.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.4/10 for Crunch. The largest gap is in Integration: 3/10 for Crunch and 8/10 for e-conomic.
Crunch has a free plan; e-conomic does not list one.
