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Billance vs kivitendo: catalog facts
Billance	kivitendo
Freemium Free to start; details of paid plans are not given in the research.	Free The software is free to download; support and custom work are offered by paid partners.
Linux	Web, Self-hosted
Creates XRechnung and ZUGFeRD to EN 16931 Converts existing PDF invoices into e-invoices	Covers stock, quotes, invoicing, dunning and accounting preparation Supports ZUGFeRD 2.x electronic invoices
Interface and website are in German Proprietary software	Aimed at German-speaking businesses and German accounting rules Requires running your own server or paying a hosting partner
Downloadable app	Self-hosted
Closed source	Open source
License: Proprietary	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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