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The 10 best accounting software packages for entrepreneurs

Whether you're a micro-entrepreneur, a craftsman or a medium-sized business, accounting is an essential part of running your business. For most professionals, this task is a source of stress and wasted time. However, with the right software, you can simplify your work.

EBP

EBP is a French publisher specializing in software for small and medium-sized businesses. This software is directly integrated with Anytime. More than just accounting software, this full-featured ERP enables you to manage your entire business: CRM, sales management, tax, payroll and accounting. Various accounting solutions are available: EBP Comptabilité ligne PME, EBP Compta Classic, EBP Compta PRO en ligne.

EBP advantages: + comprehensive tool + no commitment + expert telephone support + customizable data import and export + intuitive, easy-to-learn interface Rates: after 30-day free trial, €25 excl. tax per month for EBP Compta Classic online or €159 excl. tax on license.

Sage 100 Accounting Online

Sage 100 Comptabilité Online is a 100% online solution to facilitate your accounting procedures. To make your task easier, the software offers automatic entry of entries. Customizable, it adapts to all your needs, from the most basic to the most in-depth accounting.

Sage 100 Accounting Online benefits: + very easy to use, no training required + simplified data entry + management support thanks to key performance indicators + a mobile application to manage your accounting from anywhere + unlimited technical support Price: from €47 excl. tax/month.

iTool

Particularly well-suited to craftsmen, entrepreneurs and SMEs, iTool Accounting lets you manage not only your accounting, but also your sales management (quotations, invoices) and tax returns.

iTool Accounting benefits: + intuitive, easy-to-use software + data backed up daily + free web conferences to help you use the tools + access to the software from any device + automatic updates for new features and current legislation Price: from €12/month for the Start package to €24/month for the Business and Premium packages. Free 30-day trial.

Ciel Compta

Sage 50cloud Ciel Compta is the successor to Ciel Compta and Ciel Compta Evolution. This online solution simplifies your accounting entries. Ideal for VSEs, this software lets you manage your entire accounting process, from entry to balance sheet editing, including cash flow monitoring.

Ciel Compta benefits: + intuitive software + ergonomic dashboard + customizable chart of accounts + can be coupled with Office 365 to access office tools from any terminal + anti-fraud certified Rates: from €13 excl. tax/month.

Quickbooks

This 100% Cloud accounting software is complete yet simple. It lets you send unlimited quotes and invoices, manage sales and purchases, and automatically calculate VAT.

Quickbooks advantages: + user-friendly software + support for all currencies + bank synchronization with a large number of applications such as Paypal, Stripe, Receipt Bank, PrestaShop, iScanner, Business Importer, Easy Transac, Pepperi, finexkap + anti-fraud certified software + no commitment Price: from €10 to €35 per month with a free 30-day trial.

Quadratus

An integral part of Cegid solutions, Quadratus is a specific software package for companies with fewer than 50 employees. This comprehensive software package handles general and cost accounting, cash management, VAT declarations, auditing and customer relationship management.

Quadratus advantages: + complete solution fully customizable to suit your needs + data hosted in France + anti-fraud-certified software + 24/7 support Rates: from €52 excl. tax/month for the Entry version.

Yourcegid Y2 On Demand

Yourcegid Y2 On Demand is designed for companies with over 50 employees. With this management software, CFOs have access to a veritable digital office for managing all the financial and accounting aspects of a company, as well as payroll, HR, sales and business management.

Yourcegid On Demand benefits: + a solution that can be tailored to your business needs + perfectly secure data in certified cloud infrastructures + numerous compatible applications + a very high level of legal compliance Rates: on request.

Azopio

Azopio is a 100% online platform designed to make accounting and administrative tasks as simple as possible. The software automatically collects, classifies and centralizes documents, making them easier to find. This is not accounting software, but a document filing solution.

Azopio advantages: + a very simple interface + software interconnected with numerous tools such as storage solutions or accounting software Rates: free offer for 5 invoices processed per month, then from €9.95 excl. tax/month.

Numm

Numm's online accounting software handles invoicing with reminders for unpaid invoices, entry of accounting entries with clear graphics for at-a-glance follow-up, and fixed asset management.

Numm advantages: + a complete online solution + an application accessible on any terminal + ergonomic, customizable software + anti-fraud and Cloud confidence certified software Rates: from €25 excl. tax / month / user to €90 excl. tax / month / user.

Xero

This 100% online software is ideal for small companies. Available in English only, this solution not only manages accounting, but also provides business analyses. As it is a foreign software, it is not yet anti-fraud certified.

Xero benefits: + ergonomic, easy-to-use software + integration with over 600 business applications + support for over 160 currencies + unlimited number of users + 24/7 support Rates: $20 to $40/month with 30-day free trial.

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