Doccle Peppol for consumers. e-invoice.be for business.
Doccle is Belgium's largest digital mailbox with 4.4 million users and free Peppol registration. But for business e-invoicing and e-facturatie, you need more than document delivery. You need conversion, fraud protection, and a workflow that fits your business.
TL;DR: Different tools for different needs
Business vs. Consumer
Doccle is a consumer platform for receiving all kinds of documents. e-invoice.be is purpose-built for business e-invoicing via Peppol.
Email vs. App
e-invoice.be delivers to your email. Doccle requires using their app or website. That's another platform to check.
Conversion power
e-invoice.be converts your PDF, Word, or Excel invoices to Peppol-compliant UBL automatically. Doccle doesn't offer format conversion.
Why businesses compare Doccle and e-invoice.be
"Doccle registered me for Peppol, but now what?"
Doccle offers free Peppol registration, which is great. But receiving a Peppol invoice in the Doccle app is just the beginning. You still need to get that invoice to your accountant, match it to your records, and verify the details. e-invoice.be does this by delivering straight to email with built-in fraud protection.
"I need to send e-invoices, not just receive them"
The 2026 Belgian mandate requires you to both send and receive e-invoices. Doccle was built primarily for receiving documents. e-invoice.be lets you send invoices from any format (PDF, Word, Excel) and automatically converts them to Peppol-compliant e-invoices.
"I don't want another app to check"
Business owners already juggle email, banking apps, accounting software, and more. Doccle adds yet another platform to check. e-invoice.be puts everything in the inbox you already check every day.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | e-invoice.be | Doccle |
|---|---|---|
| Primary purpose | Business e-invoicing via Peppol | Consumer digital mailbox for all documents |
| Target audience | SMEs, freelancers, businesses | Consumers (4.4M users), large document senders |
| Invoice delivery | Directly to your email inbox | Doccle app or website (must log in) |
| Sending invoices | Send PDF/Word/Excel , auto-converted to Peppol UBL | DocclePro for basic Peppol sending |
| PDF to Peppol conversion | Automatic conversion of any invoice format | Not available |
| Fraud protection | Anti-phishing, IBAN validation, sender verification | Basic document authentication |
| Peppol API | Full REST API with webhooks | API for enterprise senders only |
| Electronic signatures | Not included | Qualified electronic signatures (eIDAS compliant) |
| Document types | E-invoices and credit notes | Invoices, payslips, contracts, government docs, etc. |
| Consumer base | Business-focused | 4.4 million Belgian users |
Which one is right for you?
Choose e-invoice.be if you...
- Are a business that needs Peppol compliance
- Want invoices in your email, not another app
- Need to convert PDF/Word/Excel to Peppol
- Want fraud protection on incoming invoices
- Need a Peppol API for your software
- Want to keep your existing workflow
Choose Doccle if you...
- Want a personal digital mailbox for all documents
- Need to receive payslips, insurance docs, etc.
- Want to pay invoices directly in the app
- Need qualified electronic signatures
- Receive documents from government agencies
- Want a consumer-friendly mobile app
Tip: Many Belgian businesses use both. Doccle for personal administration and e-invoice.be for business e-invoicing. They serve different purposes and complement each other well.
What Doccle does well
Doccle is an impressive platform. Here's where it excels:
Massive reach
4.4 million Belgian users after merging with Zoomit. That's roughly half of all Belgian adults on one platform.
Government trust
330+ Belgian government organizations use Doccle for digital signatures and citizen communication.
Omnichannel delivery
Send once, deliver everywhere: Doccle app, Zoomit, email, or even paper as fallback. Great for reaching all recipients.
All-in-one personal admin
Invoices, payslips, insurance documents, contracts. Everything in one place. Great for personal administration.
Business e-invoicing, made simple
Get Peppol-compliant in minutes. E-invoices delivered to your email. PDF conversion included. No app needed.
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