BuchhaltungsButler review 2026

BuchhaltungsButler stands out from the competition through its focus on automated account assignment (Kontierung, i.e. allocating each transaction to the right ledger account). The AI learns from past bookings and suggests suitable accounts for new transactions – over time the software becomes more and more precise and saves an enormous amount of time. Banking integration is excellent: account transactions are imported automatically and matched with open items. The DATEV export for your tax adviser works smoothly. However, BuchhaltungsButler is first and foremost an accounting solution – anyone who mainly wants to create invoices will find more features at sevDesk or Lexware Office. Scoring (26/30): The best AI automation on the market for do-it-yourself bookkeepers. A slight deduction because invoicing is not as extensive as at specialised providers.

Using BuchhaltungsButler requires a certain basic understanding of accounting. The software is explicitly aimed at do-it-yourself bookkeepers – anyone who has so far delegated their cash-basis profit calculation (EÜR) entirely to their tax adviser will need to plan a familiarisation period of 2-3 hours. After the initial learning phase, however, operation is efficient and well thought through. The dashboard shows all key figures at a glance, and the booking screen is logically structured. Particularly helpful: onboarding webinars guide you through the software step by step and teach accounting basics at the same time. Scoring (19/25): Efficient after familiarisation, but not as accessible as Papierkram or Lexware Office. For absolute beginners there are more user-friendly alternatives.

BuchhaltungsButler is among the more expensive providers on the market. The Basic plan starts at €24.95 a month – significantly more than Papierkram (€8) or Lexware Office (€9.90). In return, however, you get the best AI automation on the market, which brings considerable time savings in the long run. For business owners who spend several hours a month on accounting, the investment can pay for itself quickly. The Pro plan at €39.95/month additionally offers extended reports and more API calls. A 14-day free trial lets you try it out. Scoring (19/25): A higher price that can be justified by time savings. For price-conscious users with simple requirements there are cheaper alternatives.

BuchhaltungsButler's support is above average. Besides email support, the team offers telephone advice – and the staff genuinely understand accounting, not just the software. That is a real advantage for technical questions. Particularly worth highlighting are the free onboarding webinars, which take place regularly and make getting started considerably easier. The knowledge base is comprehensive and precise. A live chat would be the icing on the cake but is currently missing. Scoring (17/20): Competent support with genuine accounting know-how. Webinars are a highlight. A small deduction for the missing live chat.