Comparison
Buchsnap or Banana?
Banana is the well-known Swiss desktop accounting software. Buchsnap runs in the browser and on your phone, with receipts by photo, payroll and time tracking. Banana export is still available.
As of October 2026, based on publicly available information. No guarantee; check current prices with the provider.
At a glance
| Feature | Buchsnap | Banana |
|---|---|---|
| Runs in the browser and on your phone | Yes | partly |
| Receipts by photo with recognition | Yes | No |
| QR-bills | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll with withholding tax | Pro | No |
| Time tracking in the app | Pro | No |
| Real-time collaboration with your accountant | Yes | file exchange |
| Export to Banana | Yes | No |
| Import from Banana | Yes | No |
To be honest
When Banana is a better fit
You like posting in a spreadsheet on your desktop, without online access, and don't need payroll.
When Buchsnap is a better fit
You want receipts by photo, online collaboration with your accountant, and payroll and time tracking in one program.
Switching
From Banana to Buchsnap in four steps
The easiest time to switch is the start of a financial year or quarter.
- 1
Export your data
In Banana, export the chart of accounts and entries as Excel or CSV.
- 2
Import into Buchsnap
Using the guide for your program: columns and VAT codes are mapped, and a second import of the same file is detected.
- 3
Check opening balances
Compare the trial balance in Buchsnap with the balance sheet from your old program.
- 4
Work in Buchsnap from the cut-off date
Capture new receipts by app, upload or email; your accountant works along free of charge.
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