Banana Accounting Alternative 2026

The simpler alternative to
Banana

PopularProCHF 12/ month
BasisCHF 6.67/ month

Banana Accounting is Excel-like software for double-entry bookkeeping. einzly is the opposite: simple accounting for Swiss sole proprietors — without accounting knowledge, web-based, from CHF 6.67/month.

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From CHF 6.67 / month

We're obviously not entirely neutral — but here's an honest take.

QR invoices
Quotes & orders
VAT settlement
Track expenses
Year-end closing
Reminders
Multilingual (DE/FR/IT/EN)
Custom letterhead
Email dispatch
Homescreen app
Link tracking
Partial invoices
AI Receipt Scanner
www.einzly.ch/dashboard
einzly
Dashboard
Invoices
Quotes
Projects
Reminders
Revenue
Expenses
VAT
Year-end
AI Assistant
Settings
MA
M. Andermatt
Pro Plan
Dashboard
Open
8'450
CHF · 2 invoices
Revenue Feb.
12'800
CHF · +18% vs Jan.
Expenses Feb.
2'340
CHF · 8 receipts
Profit 2026
28'960
CHF YTD
Quotes
3
CHF 14'200
Projects
2
CHF 8'500
Open invoicesAll →
R-2026-12Alpina Solutions
+24 days
4'800.00
R-2026-13Zürcher Studio AG
Sent
3'650.00
R-2026-14Sonnenberg Design
Draft
1'850.00
Year overview 2026
Total revenueCHF 37'600.00
Total expensesCHF 8'920.00
Net profitCHF 28'680.00
VAT settled (8.1%)CHF 2'820.00
AHV on profit (approx. 10%)CHF 2'868.00
Bergmann Consulting GmbH
15.02.2026 · R-2026-11
Paid
CHF 6'200.00
Expenses 2026
2'609TOTAL
Büro/IT31%
Miete23%
Übrige22%
Marketing16%
Reisen6%
Revenue forecast
RevenueCash flow
Next 30 daysCHF 8’200
Active projects2 · CHF 8’500
Forecast 6 monthsCHF 42’000
12k9k6k3k0SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
PastCurrentSecuredOpen quotes
www.einzly.ch/dashboard
einzly
Dashboard
Invoices
Quotes
Projects
Reminders
Revenue
Expenses
VAT
Year-end
AI Assistant
Settings
MA
M. Andermatt
Pro Plan
Dashboard
Open
8'450
CHF · 2 invoices
Revenue Feb.
12'800
CHF · +18% vs Jan.
Expenses Feb.
2'340
CHF · 8 receipts
Profit 2026
28'960
CHF YTD
Quotes
3
CHF 14'200
Projects
2
CHF 8'500
Open invoicesAll →
R-2026-12Alpina Solutions
+24 days
4'800.00
R-2026-13Zürcher Studio AG
Sent
3'650.00
R-2026-14Sonnenberg Design
Draft
1'850.00
Year overview 2026
Total revenueCHF 37'600.00
Total expensesCHF 8'920.00
Net profitCHF 28'680.00
VAT settled (8.1%)CHF 2'820.00
AHV on profit (approx. 10%)CHF 2'868.00
Bergmann Consulting GmbH
15.02.2026 · R-2026-11
Paid
CHF 6'200.00
Expenses 2026
2'609TOTAL
Büro/IT31%
Miete23%
Übrige22%
Marketing16%
Reisen6%
Revenue forecast
RevenueCash flow
Next 30 daysCHF 8’200
Active projects2 · CHF 8’500
Forecast 6 monthsCHF 42’000
12k9k6k3k0SepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
PastCurrentSecuredOpen quotes
PopularProCHF 12/ month
BasisCHF 6.67/ month
QR invoicesQuotes & ordersVAT settlementTrack expensesYear-end closingRemindersMultilingual (DE/FR/IT/EN)Custom letterheadEmail dispatchHomescreen appLink trackingPartial invoicesAI Receipt Scanner

An honest take:
When Banana fits, when einzly fits

Banana is the better choice if you …

want or need to keep double-entry bookkeeping
like software that feels like Excel
already have accounting knowledge
have more complex business processes

einzly is the better choice if you …

run a sole proprietorship with simple bookkeeping (Milchbüechli)
have no accounting knowledge and prefer it without Excel
want to handle QR invoices, VAT and year-end closing web-based

What einzly does for you

Swiss QR invoices

Create and send QR invoices in seconds — with direct sending and link tracking.

AI receipt scanner

Snap a receipt, done: einzly reads the amount, VAT and category automatically.

VAT automatically

Effective or flat rate — einzly calculates the VAT return for the FTA automatically.

Year-end closing (EAR)

EAR, categories and a complete package (receipts + invoices + EAR) — ready for your tax return or accountant.

Web-based, no download

Runs in the browser and as a homescreen app — everywhere, always up to date, nothing to install.

No accounting knowledge

No debit/credit, no chart of accounts — einzly guides you step by step. In DE, FR, IT, EN.

From Banana to einzly
in 3 simple steps

01

Export data

Export your client data from Banana as a CSV file. Takes just a few clicks.

02

Register with einzly

Create your account in 30 seconds. No credit card, no paperwork.

03

Get started

Import your clients and create your first QR invoice. Done.

Simple. Fair.

No hidden costs. Choose the plan that suits you.

Basic
9 CHF / month
CHF 80 / year (CHF 6.67/mo)
  • Unlimited invoices with Swiss QR-Bill
  • PDF export for invoices & reminders
  • Track expenses + photograph receipts
  • VAT return (flat-rate & effective)
  • Smart reminders & notifications
  • Receipts ZIP export & annual closing
  • Mobile ready (home screen, no app store)
  • Create quotes & export as PDF
  • Client management & service catalogue
  • Multilingual (DE/FR/IT/EN)
  • Multiple currencies (CHF, EUR, USD, GBP)
  • Partial invoices & final invoices
  • Forecast & KPIs on the dashboard
  • Custom letterhead (PDF background)
  • Recurring expenses (auto-generated monthly)
  • Recurring invoices (auto-generated monthly)
  • Client import via CSV (easy switching)
  • AI receipt scanner (automatic recognition)
  • Bank reconciliation (camt.053 import)
  • Projects & time tracking (timer + manual)
Choose Basis

No credit card required · Cancel anytime

Pro
15 CHF / month
CHF 144 / year (CHF 12/mo)
  • Everything in Basic, plus:
  • Send invoices directly by email
  • Link tracking (see when the invoice is opened)
  • Priority support
  • Send quotes directly by email
  • Manage projects & convert to invoices
  • Accountant access for your bookkeeper
  • Bill time entries directly as invoice
  • Timesheet PDF & retainer management
Choose Pro

No credit card required · Cancel anytime

Simple instead of Excel — web instead of desktop

einzly takes accounting off your hands instead of handing you a tool.

No accounting knowledge needed — create an invoice, book a receipt, done
Web-based instead of a desktop download — on any device, always up to date
From CHF 6.67/month — Banana Professional CHF 89/year, Advanced CHF 179/year (desktop)

Frequently asked questions about switching

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What can einzly do that Banana can't as easily?

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