Comparison
Buchsnap or bexio?
Both are Swiss software for SMEs. bexio is broad, with many add-on modules; Buchsnap bundles accounting, payroll and time tracking in one price and works on its own or with your accountant, who works along free of charge.
As of October 2026, based on publicly available information. No guarantee; check current prices with the provider.
At a glance
| Feature | Buchsnap | bexio |
|---|---|---|
| QR-bills and quotes | Yes | Yes |
| VAT: effective and net tax rate method | Yes | Yes |
| Payroll with withholding tax in the plan | Pro | add-on depending on plan |
| Time tracking app for the team | Pro | depending on plan |
| Receipts via your own email address | Yes | Yes |
| Free accountant portal | Yes | No |
| Price per month (2-year plan, Pro) | CHF 69.30 | from CHF 35 depending on plan |
| Cancel monthly | Yes | Yes |
To be honest
When bexio is a better fit
You need a large ecosystem of apps and integrations, inventory or project modules, or you have been using it for years.
When Buchsnap is a better fit
You want accounting, payroll and time tracking at a fixed price, and your accountant should be able to work with you without an extra licence.
Switching
From bexio to Buchsnap in four steps
The easiest time to switch is the start of a financial year or quarter.
- 1
Export your data
In bexio, export the chart of accounts and entries as CSV or Excel, and the customer list as 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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