FastBill
6.8#18 in freelance invoicing softwareFrom €10 a monthAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitFastBill vs ZipBooks
What both publish
| Fact | FastBill | ZipBooks |
|---|---|---|
| API | FastBill provides an XML/JSON web service API, and its documentation says requests are encrypted with SSL in transit. | The public API uses JSON API responses, JWT authentication and documented contacts, estimates and invoice endpoints under api.zipbooks.com/v2. |
| Headquarters | Frankfurt am Main, Germany | Utah, USA |
| Integrations | FastBill states that it offers more than 30 partner integrations and a Zapier app connecting to more than 4,000 business tools. | Official pricing names Gusto integration, while the product accepts payments through Square or PayPal; reviewers also mention Stripe, Google Drive and Slack. |
| Product | FastBill is a cloud based invoicing and bookkeeping program for freelancers, self-employed people, and companies. | ZipBooks describes itself as accounting software with invoicing, bookkeeping, reporting, and business intelligence for small businesses. |
| Security | FastBill says it stores data on servers in Germany and provides two-factor authentication; its banking help page says finAPI transaction data is only visible to the account's main user by default. | ZipBooks says it uses 256-bit TLS for data in transit and AES256 or AES128 encryption for stored data. |
FastBill plans
- Solo€10 a month
- Plus€15 a month
- Pro€30 a month
- Premium€59 a month
ZipBooks plans
- StarterFree
- Smarter$15 a month
- Sophisticated$35 a month
- AccountantPriced on request
Pick FastBill if…
FastBill suits freelancers, self-employed users, and companies needing invoicing, receipt handling, bookkeeping preparation, and bank connections across web and mobile.
Pick ZipBooks if…
ZipBooks suits small businesses that need invoicing and accounting tools alongside time tracking and financial reports. It may also suit teams that use Gusto, Square, or PayPal.