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Fortnox vs Hnry

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Fortnox

Accounting

Swedish cloud accounting and business platform for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Hnry

Accounting

Accounting for sole traders and the self-employed

From
1/per $100 income
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Fortnox has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Fortnox corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK); Hnry service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Fortnox and Hnry actually diverge.

Attributes where Fortnox and Hnry differ
AttributeFortnoxHnry
Starting priceFree1/per $100 income
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Fortnox

  • Registering Swedish corporations with guided formation assistancenot Hnry
  • Selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flownot Hnry
  • Managing multiple client businesses from bureau dashboardnot Hnry
  • Integrating payroll with Swedish banking automationnot Hnry

Hnry

  • Calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeepingnot Fortnox
  • Logging expenses via photo instantlynot Fortnox
  • Sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-upnot Fortnox
  • Automatically withholding income taxes year-roundnot Fortnox

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Fortnox

  • Corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK)
  • The Fortnox Access verification tier is priced by transaction volume, rising from 9 kr/man at zero verifications to 199 kr/man at 1000+ verifications (SEK), so cost is not fixed and scales with usage

Hnry

  • Service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only
  • 1% + GST fee with $1,500 annual maximum cap
  • Minimum $0.50 fee per transaction for payments under $50

Pricing, plan by plan

Fortnox

Free
  • New Company TrialFree
    • 6-month free trial for newly started businesses

Hnry

1/per $100 income

No published plan breakdown. See the Hnry review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Fortnox if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fortnox review

Choose Hnry if

Nothing in the data separates Hnry from Fortnox on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Hnry review

Questions people ask

Is Fortnox or Hnry better?
Neither clearly leads. Fortnox starts at Free and Hnry at 1/per $100 income, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Fortnox or Hnry?
Fortnox has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Fortnox and 1/per $100 income for Hnry.
Does Fortnox or Hnry run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Fortnox for free?
Yes. Fortnox has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income.
What is Fortnox best used for?
Fortnox is most often used for registering swedish corporations with guided formation assistance, selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flow, managing multiple client businesses from bureau dashboard, integrating payroll with swedish banking automation. Of those, registering swedish corporations with guided formation assistance and selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flow are not what Hnry is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Fortnox: Does Fortnox offer a free trial?

Yes, newly started businesses receive their first six months in Fortnox at no cost, followed by subscription-based pricing.

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Hnry: How much does Hnry charge?

Hnry charges 1% plus GST of independent income paid into your Hnry Bank Account, with a maximum annual fee of $1,500. Minimum fee is $0.50 per payment for transactions under $50.

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Fortnox: What pricing tiers does Fortnox offer?

Fortnox offers tiered subscription packages that vary by module (accounting, invoicing, payroll) but specific pricing details are not listed on the main website.

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Hnry: Are there joining fees for Hnry?

No, Hnry has no joining fees, upfront payments, or credit card required to sign up.

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Fortnox: How can I find Fortnox pricing information?

Detailed pricing is available on the packages page (/paket), through a purchasing guide tool at buy-guide.fortnox.se, or by contacting sales representatives directly.

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Hnry: Is the Hnry fee tax deductible?

Yes, Hnry automatically claims its fees as a business expense on your behalf, making them tax-deductible.

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