Storecove vs e-invoice.be: multi-network vs. Peppol-focused
Both platforms cover Europe via Peppol. Storecove goes further with CTC clearance networks for Italy, Poland, and Romania, plus DBNAlliance for the US. e-invoice.be focuses on making Peppol simple: PDF conversion, email delivery, and transparent pricing.
TL;DR: The real difference
Peppol vs. multi-network
e-invoice.be covers all Peppol countries (46 member states, 111 countries total). Storecove adds CTC clearance systems (Italy SDI, Poland KSeF, Romania ANAF) and DBNAlliance (US).
Simplicity vs. infrastructure
e-invoice.be delivers invoices to email, converts PDFs automatically, and includes fraud protection. Storecove is pure API infrastructure for developers.
Transparent vs. custom pricing
e-invoice.be: €0.25/invoice, no sales call needed. Storecove: custom quotes starting around €495/month. Different price points for different needs.
Understanding the difference: Peppol vs. CTC clearance
Peppol covers most of Europe
The Peppol network connects 46 member countries with 2.5M+ registered participants in 111 countries. As a Peppol Access Point, e-invoice.be can send and receive e-invoices with any Peppol-registered business globally. This includes Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany, France, the Nordics, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Japan, and many more.
Some countries require CTC clearance on top of Peppol
Countries like Italy, Poland, and Romania have “Continuous Transaction Controls” (CTC) models. This means invoices must be sent to a government tax platform (SDI, KSeF, ANAF) for approval before delivery. Peppol alone is not sufficient there. Storecove connects to these clearance systems. e-invoice.be does not.
The US uses a different network entirely
The United States does not use Peppol. Instead, the DBNAlliance (Digital Business Networks Alliance) is the emerging standard. Storecove is DBNAlliance certified. If you need US e-invoicing coverage, that is a real differentiator.
About Storecove
Storecove is a Dutch e-invoicing platform founded in 2014, headquartered in Hilversum, Netherlands. They were the first access point certified in all four Peppol jurisdictions (EU, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore) and have since expanded to the US via DBNAlliance and to CTC clearance countries (Italy, Poland, Romania, India, Malaysia, Singapore).
Their primary customers are software vendors and ERP providers (like Xero) who embed Storecove's API into their products. They offer ISO 27001 certified infrastructure with 10+ years of operational experience.
Storecove supports 18+ invoice formats (FatturaPA, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, Peppol BIS, and more) and generates the correct output format automatically based on the destination country and network.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | e-invoice.be | Storecove |
|---|---|---|
| Network coverage | Peppol network (46 member countries, 111 countries with registered participants) | Peppol + DBNAlliance (US) + SDI (Italy) + KSeF (Poland) + ANAF (Romania) + more |
| Email delivery | E-invoices delivered directly to email inbox | API, SFTP, portal, or email attachments |
| PDF to Peppol | Automatic conversion from PDF, Word, Excel to UBL | Not available. Submit structured formats only |
| UBL abstraction | Send simple JSON, API handles UBL generation | Accept JSON, UBL, CII, or SAP iDoc input formats |
| Pricing transparency | €0.25/invoice, published pricing, no sales call needed | Custom quotes only (~€495/month starting point) |
| Self-serve signup | Register and start in minutes | Demo required, enterprise sales process |
| API & SDKs | REST API, webhooks, SDKs (Java, Python, TypeScript, PHP, Ruby) | RESTful JSON API, webhook-based receiving |
| CTC clearance models | Not supported (Peppol only) | Italy (SDI), Poland (KSeF), Romania (ANAF), India (GSTN), Malaysia, Singapore |
| Local format generation | Peppol BIS Billing 3.0 / UBL | 18+ formats: FatturaPA, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, and more |
| White-label | Managed Peppol Access Point (white-label available) | Full white-label partner programme |
| US market | Not available (Peppol does not cover the US) | DBNAlliance certified, NYC office |
| Fraud protection | Built-in anti-phishing and IBAN validation | Standard Peppol validation |
Which one is right for you?
Choose e-invoice.be if you...
- Operate in Peppol-covered countries (most of Europe, Australia, Singapore, etc.)
- Want invoices delivered to your email
- Need PDF/Word/Excel to Peppol conversion
- Prefer transparent, pay-per-invoice pricing
- Want to self-serve without a sales call
- Need fraud protection on incoming invoices
- Serve non-technical end-users who need a simple interface
Choose Storecove if you...
- Need CTC clearance for Italy (SDI), Poland (KSeF), or Romania (ANAF)
- Are a software vendor embedding multi-country e-invoicing
- Need US market access via DBNAlliance
- Require 18+ local invoice formats from a single API
- Have an enterprise budget (€495+/month)
- Need coverage for India, Malaysia, or Singapore via CTC
What Storecove does well
Storecove is an established player with real strengths:
Multi-network coverage
Beyond Peppol, Storecove connects directly to tax authority systems in Italy, Poland, Romania, India, Malaysia, and Singapore. Plus DBNAlliance for the US. One API, many networks.
Enterprise-grade
ISO 27001, 10+ years of operational experience. Powers Xero Singapore and Certinia. Trusted by large enterprises worldwide.
18+ invoice formats
Automatic generation of FatturaPA, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, Peppol BIS, and many more. Send once, correct format delivered per country.
API-first from day one
Clean RESTful JSON API. Well-documented. Consistently praised in customer reviews for developer experience and support quality.
Pricing comparison
e-invoice.be
- Published pricing. No sales call required
- Pay only for invoices sent/received
- Credits starting from €350
- Enterprise plan at €0.18/invoice
- 120% tax deductible in Belgium
Storecove
- Custom quotes via demo/consultation
- Volume-based pricing
- No published pricing page
- 30-day free sandbox for testing
- No implementation fees
Storecove's pricing reflects their multi-network, enterprise positioning. If your business operates in Peppol-covered countries, e-invoice.be offers the same network reach at a fraction of the cost.
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