What is Buchungsfluss?
Buchungsfluss is GoBD-compliant accounting and invoicing software for freelancers, sole traders and small businesses in Germany. Create invoices, quotes and reminders, capture receipts and stay on top of your finances.
Help & answers
Questions about Buchungsfluss
The answers to the questions we hear most often. Nothing found? Write to support@buchungsfluss.de and you will get a real answer from a person.
How much does it cost?
The Start plan is free forever (5 invoices per month, e-invoicing included). On top of that there are a Pro and a Business plan (monthly or yearly), plus a free 14-day trial of all features. You will find current prices and a feature comparison on our pricing page.
Can I try it for free?
Yes. You can try Buchungsfluss for free and explore all the basics without installing anything. Just register and get started.
Is it GoBD-compliant?
Buchungsfluss supports a GoBD-compliant way of working: issued documents are immutable, numbering is gap-free and the document flow is traceable. For your specific tax treatment please talk to your tax advisor.
Do you support e-invoicing (ZUGFeRD/XRechnung)?
Yes. Buchungsfluss creates e-invoices in ZUGFeRD and XRechnung format so you meet the B2B e-invoicing requirements.
Is there a DATEV export?
Yes. You can hand over your data to your tax advisor via DATEV export, plus there are further export options for your reports.
Does it work for the small-business rule (§19)?
Yes. You can enable the German small-business rule (§19 UStG): no VAT is shown and the correct note appears automatically on the invoice. Regular VAT is supported too.
Can I import my existing data?
Yes. You can import existing data (e.g. customers and articles) via CSV, including from other programs like billware, so you do not start from scratch.
Which devices does it run on?
Buchungsfluss runs as a web app in the browser, as a Windows desktop app and as a mobile app for iPhone and Android. Your data stays in sync everywhere.
Is there a mobile app?
Yes, there is a mobile app for iPhone and Android, so you can create and share invoices on the go and keep an eye on your numbers.
How secure is my data?
Buchungsfluss is privacy-friendly and made in Germany. Your data is transmitted encrypted and stored securely. You will find the details in our privacy policy.
How do I create an invoice?
After logging in you create a new invoice under “Invoices”, pick the customer and line items and issue it. You can adjust layout, logo and colours beforehand in the invoice designer.
Can I create quotes and reminders?
Yes. Besides invoices you can create quotes, credit notes, cancellation and partial invoices and payment reminders, plus recurring invoices.
Can I customise the invoice layout?
Yes. In the invoice designer you pick templates, accent colour, logo, font, density and columns. You can save several layout templates and use them per brand or per invoice.
Is there inventory management?
Yes. Inventory management with stock levels, storage locations, movements and sales is included in the Business plan. Delivery notes & shipping is also available as an add-on module for any plan.
Is there a workshop module?
Yes, a bookable add-on module for car workshops: vehicles, workshop orders and estimates, tyre storage and a workshop planner. It can be added to any plan.
Are there modules for specific industries?
Yes. There are industry order modules, e.g. for tattoo studios, vehicle detailing and cleaning services, with photos, deposits, checklists and conversion into an invoice.
Can several people work as a team?
Yes. You can invite staff by email and give each person exactly the areas and rights they need (e.g. accounting only or inventory only). Team management is visible only to owners and full-access admins.
How do I pay for the subscription?
The subscription is billed securely by credit card via our payment provider Stripe. Invoices to your own customers can of course carry any payment details you like.
How can I cancel?
You can cancel your subscription online at any time via the billing management in your account. As a consumer you also have a right of withdrawal.
How do I reach support?
For account-specific questions (e.g. login problems) or anything I cannot answer here, just email us at support@buchungsfluss.de. We are happy to help personally.
Still unsure?
Start for free and try everything at your own pace. No payment details required.