e-conomic vs Tellow: Complete Comparison (2026)
An in-depth comparison of e-conomic and Tellow to help you choose the right tool for your business.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
Tellow
5.9/10
Dutch bookkeeping app for self-employed workers (zzp'ers). It combines a business account, invoicing, receipt scanning, automatic VAT filing and optional accountant-prepared tax returns.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | E e-conomic | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.4/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Scalability | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 5/10 | 4/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 8/10 | 4/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 5/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | DKK 249/mo Basis | €13/mo Basis |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | DKK 249/mo Basis | Free Gratis |
| 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 | |
e-conomic vs Tellow cost by team size
| Team size | e-conomic | Tellow |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeGratis |
| 5 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeGratis |
| 10 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeGratis |
| 25 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeGratis |
| 50 users | DKK 249/moBasis | FreeGratis |
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?
EWhy choose e-conomic
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Integration score (8/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for small business (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose Tellow
- Has a free plan (e-conomic does not)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
Tellow
Pros
- The Plus plan files the VAT return to the Belastingdienst automatically, which saves Dutch freelancers manual tax work.
- The free plan includes a business IBAN and debit card, so very small sole traders can start without paying.
- Trustpilot reviewers (4.3 out of 5 from 156 reviews) often praise fast support, including in English for expats.
- The Compleet plan has accountants prepare and check both the business and private tax returns for a fixed monthly fee.
Cons
- Reviewers report there is no multi-currency or dual-currency bookkeeping.
- Payments from outside the SEPA area were reported as not processed.
- Some users find the mobile app slow to load.
- The free plan is tightly capped at 3 invoices and 20 receipts a month.
- It has no payroll, inventory or multi-entity support, and it is Netherlands-only.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
E-conomic scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.4/10 against 5.9/10 for Tellow. The largest gap is in Integration: 8/10 for e-conomic and 4/10 for Tellow.
Tellow has a free plan; e-conomic does not list one.
E-conomic is the better fit for small business: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Tellow.
