Klara alternative
The Klara alternative for the self-employed.
Clear, predictable pricing. Everything you need to run your business day to day is included in our base plan.
Simple, all-inclusive pricing
From CHF 9/month, with no add-on modules to buy. Klara starts at CHF 69/month and bills most of its advanced features separately.
No commitment
Cancel anytime. Klara's best rate is reserved for plans with a 2-year commitment.
Up and running in 5 minutes
No onboarding needed to get started, unlike Klara, which recommends individual onboarding.
Swiss invoicing software
The features you actually need.
Factura focuses on the essentials: managing your client list, Swiss QR-bills and quotes, and tracking payments and expenses.
Try for freeCustomers
Keep all your client data in one place. Pull it up instantly when creating an invoice — no more searching through emails or spreadsheets.
Invoices and quotes
Create and send QR invoices and quotes in minutes. Track payment status and get automatic reminders when a payment runs late.
Expenses and payments
Track every expense and payment without the hassle. Stay organized and keep a clear picture of your cash flow at all times.
Reports
Generate detailed reports on your activity. Follow your performance and make confident decisions backed by reliable, up-to-date data.
Comparison
Factura vs. Klara.
Factura stands out from Klara with its simple, intuitive interface and its competitive pricing.
- FacturaPositioningBuilt for the self-employedPublisherBuilt by a sole proprietor, close to the day-to-day reality of freelancersPricingStarting priceFrom CHF 9/monthFeatures includedEverything included in the base planCommitmentNo commitment, cancel anytimeFeaturesSwiss QR-bill invoicingQuotesPayment and expense trackingDouble-entry bookkeepingIncome and expense tracking for up to CHF 500,000 in annual revenue.Multi-user accessSingle userGetting startedSetupUnder 5 minutes, on your ownLearning curveClean interface, no training requiredApp responsivenessModern, fast interface
- KlaraPositioningBuilt for the self-employedKlara targets SMEs with teams and broader needs (payroll, inventory, online store).PublisherA subsidiary that is 82% owned by Swiss PostPricingStarting priceFrom CHF 69/monthFeatures includedMany features available only as paid add-on modules (time tracking, projects, payroll, inventory, etc.)CommitmentBest rate reserved for 2-year commitmentsFeaturesSwiss QR-bill invoicingQuotesPayment and expense trackingDouble-entry bookkeepingMulti-user accessGetting startedSetupLonger setup, onboarding recommendedLearning curveMany modules to configure, steeper learning curveApp responsivenessApp can feel slow at times
Pricing
30 cents a day.
Limiting clients, quotes, or invoices makes no sense. Every plan includes unlimited entries. Try it free for 14 days.
Starter
Everything you need to get started, no fuss.
- Unlimited entries
- PDF exports
- QR invoices
- Payment & expense tracking
- Reports
- VAT management
- Regular updates
- Developed & hosted in Switzerland
9 CHF
/monthor 90 CHF/year
FAQ
Common questions, clear answers.
Everything you need to know about the differences between Factura and Klara. If you can't find the answer you're looking for, feel free to get in touch.
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"Factura stands apart from Klara through its price, its simplicity, and its focus on the real needs of freelancers and small businesses. Klara, by contrast, is a more complex solution built for SMEs.",
"Factura offers a clean interface with every essential feature (Swiss QR-bills, payment tracking, client management, and more) in a single affordable plan, with no paid add-on modules."
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If you run an SME with employees, Klara may be a better fit: it offers payroll management, double-entry bookkeeping, and multi-user access, none of which Factura offers, by design, to stay simple.
Yes, just like Klara. The difference lies in price and simplicity: with Factura, QR-bills are included from the base plan at CHF 9/month, with no complex setup.
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"Yes. With Factura, every day-to-day feature (QR-bills, quotes, payment and expense tracking, client management, and reports) is included in the base plan at no extra cost.",
"Klara works with a system of paid modules (widgets) on top of its Business plans: time tracking, project management, payroll, inventory, eArchiv, and more."
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"Yes, you can import your clients and expenses using a CSV (Excel) file directly from your Klara export.",
"For special cases or large volumes of data, we'll handle the migration for you: just get in touch and we'll help you at no cost."
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"Yes. With Factura, 5 minutes is all it takes: enter your email and your company details, and you're ready to create your first QR-bill, no onboarding needed.",
"Klara, with its many modules to select and configure (accounting, CRM, order management, and more), even recommends individual onboarding to help you get started."
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"Factura is built by a sole proprietor who uses the software daily for their own business, with one simple goal: meet the real needs of freelancers and the self-employed, without red tape or shareholders to answer to.",
"Klara, meanwhile, belongs to ePost Service SA, a subsidiary that is 82% owned by Swiss Post."
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