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

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