What to Look for in E-commerce Invoicing Software
When comparing invoicing software for your online business, focus on these critical factors: marketplace integration depth (does it connect natively with bol.com, Amazon, Shopify, WooCommerce?), VAT automation capabilities (can it handle EU cross-border sales and OSS?), scalability (will pricing remain affordable as you grow?), and compliance features (does it meet legal requirements for archiving and audit trails?).
Generic invoicing tools like Exact Online or AFAS are powerful but often lack native e-commerce integrations. You'll spend hours manually importing orders or building custom connections. Specialized e-commerce invoicing software like Winkel Factuur eliminates this hassle with pre-built integrations that work out of the box.
Winkel Factuur vs. Generic Accounting Software
Traditional accounting software (Exact, AFAS, Twinfield) excels at bookkeeping but struggles with e-commerce workflows. They require manual order entry, don't understand marketplace-specific requirements, and charge premium prices. Monthly costs often exceed €50-100 for features you don't need.
Winkel Factuur is purpose-built for online sellers. At €9-65/month, you get automatic invoice generation for bol.com, Amazon, Shopify, and WooCommerce; VAT automation for 27 EU countries; branded templates; and audit-proof archiving. We integrate with accounting software for seamless bookkeeping without replacing your existing tools.
Key Differentiators of Winkel Factuur
- Native marketplace integrations: official APIs for bol.com, Amazon SP-API, Shopify, WooCommerce
- Intelligent VAT engine: automatic OSS handling, reverse charge, threshold monitoring for all EU countries
- Multichannel support: manage unlimited stores across platforms in one dashboard
- Affordable pricing: €9/month starter plan vs. €50+ for generic software
- Specialized features: review request automation, fraud detection, marketplace-compliant templates
- Zero manual work: webhooks trigger instant invoice generation and upload
- Multi-language: invoices in 25 EU languages automatically
- Audit-proof: 7-year archiving with full traceability and GDPR compliance
Feature Comparison: What You Actually Need
Most e-commerce sellers need five core features: automatic invoice generation from marketplace orders, correct VAT calculation for cross-border sales, branded professional templates, marketplace upload/email delivery, and compliant archiving. Anything beyond this is often bloat that increases complexity and cost.
Winkel Factuur focuses on these essentials while adding e-commerce-specific features like automated credit notes for returns, review request scheduling, and real-time sales analytics. We deliberately avoid feature creep to keep the platform simple, fast, and affordable.
Pricing Transparency: Hidden Costs to Watch For
Many invoicing solutions advertise low base prices but hide costs in per-invoice fees, user limits, or integration charges. A €20/month plan quickly becomes €100+ when you factor in €0.50 per invoice, extra users, or API access fees.
Winkel Factuur offers fully transparent pricing with no hidden costs. Every plan includes unlimited users, all integrations, all features, and unlimited invoice generation within your order tier. €9/month for 100 orders means exactly that – no surprises, no extras.
Making the Right Choice for Your Business
Your invoicing software choice depends on your sales channels and volume. If you sell exclusively on one marketplace with under 50 orders/month, a basic tool might suffice. But if you're multichannel, growing fast, or handling cross-border EU sales, specialized automation is essential.
Winkel Factuur is built for ambitious e-commerce sellers who demand efficiency. Our 15-day free trial lets you test everything risk-free. Connect your stores, generate invoices automatically, and see the difference automation makes. Most users recoup their subscription cost in saved time within the first week.