Quick Summary
- SevDesk = full German accounting suite. Double-entry bookkeeping, receipt scanning, Datev/Elster integration, and banking connections. Pricing ranges from€8.90-47.90/mo depending on the plan.
- vlastERP = time tracking & project profitability. SevDesk has no time tracking and no project management. vlastERP fills that gap with deep time tracking, project management, team roles, and profitability reports — at €35/month.
- Complementary tools, not competitors. Many freelancers use SevDesk for accounting and vlastERP for time tracking and project management. Together they cover the entire business workflow.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | vlastERP | SevDesk |
|---|---|---|
| Time Tracking | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Bookkeeping (Double-Entry) | ||
| Receipt Scanning (OCR) | ||
| Expense Tracking | ||
| Project Management | ||
| Profitability Reports | ||
| Tax Reports (UStVA/EAR) | ||
| Banking Integration | ||
| Team Roles (6 levels) | ||
| Datev Export | ||
| Elster Integration | ||
| Audit Trail | ||
| GoBD Compliance | ||
| API & API Keys | ||
| Free Trial | ||
| Price (solo) | €9/mo | €8.90-47.90/mo |
| Price (5 users) | €29/mo | €8.90-47.90/mo |
SevDesk pricing is per-account (not per-user). Higher plans unlock more accounting features.
When to choose SevDesk
- You need full double-entry bookkeeping with direct Datev and Elster integration for German tax compliance.
- You want receipt scanning (OCR), banking integration, and tax advisor access in one accounting platform.
- You don't need time tracking or project management — your focus is purely on accounting and invoicing.
When to choose vlastERP
- You need time tracking with the ability to invoice clients directly from tracked hours.
- You want project management with profitability reports that combine hours, expenses, and revenue.
- You manage a small team and need granular role permissions (6 levels) with full audit trails.
- You want to pair vlastERP with SevDesk (or any accounting tool) for a complete freelancer stack.
Migration Guide
- 1
Review your current workflow
Since SevDesk doesn't have time tracking, you're likely tracking hours in spreadsheets or another tool. Gather your client list, project names, and hourly rates.
- 2
Set up vlastERP
Create your vlastERP account (free for 2 months), add your clients and projects, and configure your hourly rates. Takes under 5 minutes.
- 3
Track time & manage projects
Start logging hours in vlastERP, manage projects with your team, and see profitability insights immediately. Keep SevDesk for bookkeeping and tax — vlastERP handles the operational side.