Looking for a simpler alternative to Billit?
Billit is a full-featured invoicing platform with Peppol support. But if you just need reliable Peppol e-invoicing without the complexity, e-invoice.be delivers invoices straight to your email. No portal required, transparent pricing.
TL;DR: The key differences
Pay-per-use vs. Subscription
e-invoice.be charges per invoice (€0.25) with no fixed monthly costs. Billit locks you into a monthly subscription from €7.50/month — even in quiet months. At higher volumes, e-invoice.be gets even cheaper with discounts down to €0.18/invoice.
PDF to UBL Conversion
e-invoice.be automatically converts your PDF, Word, or Excel invoices into Peppol-compliant UBL format. Billit doesn't offer automatic PDF to UBL conversion — you'd need to recreate invoices in their portal.
Developer-first API
e-invoice.be offers a full REST API with webhooks, SDKs for Python, TypeScript, Java, PHP, and Ruby, plus comprehensive documentation. Ideal for integrating Peppol into your own application or ERP.
Email vs. Portal
e-invoice.be delivers invoices to your inbox. You can also create simple invoices directly. Billit requires logging into their web portal for everything.
Why people look for Billit alternatives
"The pricing doesn't match my volume"
Billit's monthly subscription means you pay a fixed fee regardless of volume. With e-invoice.be, you only pay per invoice — and the price drops as volume increases (down to €0.18/invoice). For businesses processing hundreds of invoices per month, the savings add up fast. For low-volume months, you pay nothing.
"I need to convert my PDF invoices to Peppol"
Many businesses create invoices as PDF, Word, or Excel files. With e-invoice.be, you simply send your PDF and it's automatically converted to a valid Peppol UBL e-invoice. Billit doesn't offer this — you'd need to manually recreate your invoices inside their portal.
"I need a proper API for integration"
Developers and businesses with custom ERP systems need a reliable Peppol API. e-invoice.be offers a full REST API with webhooks, official SDKs for Python, TypeScript, Java, PHP, and Ruby, plus comprehensive documentation. Much more developer-friendly than Billit's basic API.
"I just need Peppol compliance, not an entire invoicing suite"
Many Belgian businesses already have their invoicing workflow sorted. They don't need another portal for creating quotes and invoices. With e-invoice.be you can create simple invoices directly, or keep using your existing tools. E-invoices arrive in your email inbox.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | e-invoice.be | Billit |
|---|---|---|
| Interface | E-invoices delivered to your email inbox | Web portal. Must log in to manage invoices |
| Getting started | Register, start receiving in minutes | Account setup, portal training, configuration |
| Pricing model | Pay-per-invoice (€0.25). No subscription, no fixed costs | Monthly subscription from €7.50/month regardless of volume |
| High volume pricing | Volume discounts down to €0.18/invoice. Cheaper at scale | Higher tiers cost more per month, not less per invoice |
| PDF to UBL conversion | Automatic PDF/Word/Excel to Peppol UBL conversion | No automatic PDF to UBL conversion |
| Invoice creation | Create simple invoices, or use your own tools (Word, Excel, ERP) | Built-in quote & invoice editor |
| Peppol API | Full REST API with webhooks, SDKs for 5 languages, comprehensive docs | Basic REST API with OAuth |
| Accounting integrations | Forward to your accountant via email | 30+ accounting software integrations, XML export |
| Bank reconciliation | Not included (use your accounting software) | Built-in with KBC CODA integration |
| Fraud protection | Built-in anti-phishing & IBAN validation | Basic validation |
| Complexity | Minimal. Works like email | Feature-rich portal with learning curve |
Which one is right for you?
Choose e-invoice.be if you...
- Send high volumes and want cheaper per-invoice pricing
- Need automatic PDF to UBL/Peppol conversion
- Want to integrate via API (SDKs for 5 languages)
- Want e-invoices delivered to your email
- Prefer pay-per-use over monthly subscriptions
- Want to create simple invoices or use your own tools
- Need simple Peppol compliance for 2026
- Value fraud protection and IBAN validation
Choose Billit if you...
- Need a complete invoicing suite with quote creation
- Want built-in bank reconciliation (KBC CODA)
- Are an accountant managing multiple client files
- Need 30+ accounting software integrations
- Want to create invoices inside the platform
- Prefer a full-featured dashboard for financial overview
What Billit does well
We believe in honest comparisons. Here's where Billit genuinely excels:
Market dominance
Over 50% of Belgian Peppol users route through Billit. They're the largest access point in Belgium with 120,000+ users.
Accountant ecosystem
Their free accountant portal with 30+ accounting software integrations is a strong value proposition for accounting firms.
Full-stack features
If you need quotes, invoices, expenses, OCR scanning, bank reconciliation, and reporting in one tool, Billit delivers.
Bank partnerships
Their integration with KBC means business banking customers get easy access to Billit's invoicing features.
Pricing comparison
e-invoice.be
- Pay only when you send or receive
- No monthly subscription or fixed costs
- Volume discounts down to €0.18/invoice
- Includes PDF to UBL conversion
- Full API with SDKs for 5 languages
- Create simple invoices included
- 120% tax deductible
Billit
- Monthly subscription regardless of volume
- 3 plan tiers with different features
- Full invoicing suite included
- Free trial available
- Free for accountants (portal only)
At ~50 invoices/month, e-invoice.be costs €12.50 vs Billit's €7.50. But at 200+ invoices/month with volume discounts, e-invoice.be costs €36 vs Billit's €25+ subscription — and you get PDF to UBL conversion and a full API included. Plus: in quiet months you pay €0 with e-invoice.be.
Ready to switch to simpler e-invoicing?
Get Peppol-compliant in minutes. No portal to learn, no subscription to manage. Just e-invoices in your inbox.
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