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Hnry vs Moneybird

Hnry logo

Hnry

Accounting

Accounting for sole traders and the self-employed

From
1/per $100 income
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Moneybird logo

Moneybird

Accounting

Dutch online bookkeeping software for freelancers and growing entrepreneurs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Moneybird has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Hnry service limited to self-employed sole traders in New Zealand only; Moneybird compact tier severely limits functionality with only 5 monthly transactions
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Hnry and Moneybird actually diverge.

Attributes where Hnry and Moneybird differ
AttributeHnryMoneybird
Starting price1/per $100 incomeFree
Pricing modelusage-basedsubscription
Free tierNoYes

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.

Hnry

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

Moneybird

  • Freelancer bookkeepingnot Hnry
  • Small business accountingnot Hnry
  • Growing entrepreneur accountingnot Hnry
  • Full-featured bookkeeping managementnot Hnry

Where each one falls short

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

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

Moneybird

  • Compact tier severely limits functionality with only 5 monthly transactions
  • Bank connections limited to 5 on Start and Groei tiers until Compleet level
  • Multi-user support only available starting at Groei tier (29 EUR/month)

Pricing, plan by plan

Hnry

1/per $100 income

No published plan breakdown. See the Hnry review.

Moneybird

Free
  • Compact$3/month
    • 1 user
    • 5 monthly transactions limit
    • 0 bank connections
  • Start$15/month
    • 1 user
    • 20 monthly transactions
    • 5 bank connections
  • Groei$29/month
    • 5 users
    • 50 monthly transactions
    • 5 bank connections
  • Compleet$41/month
    • Unlimited users
    • Unlimited monthly transactions
    • Unlimited bank connections

Which should you pick?

Choose Hnry if

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

Hnry review

Choose Moneybird if

  • You want to start without paying.
Moneybird review

Questions people ask

Is Hnry or Moneybird better?
Neither clearly leads. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income and Moneybird at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Hnry or Moneybird?
Moneybird has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at 1/per $100 income for Hnry and Free for Moneybird.
Does Hnry or Moneybird run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Moneybird for free?
Yes. Moneybird has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Hnry starts at 1/per $100 income.
What is Hnry best used for?
Hnry is most often used for calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping, logging expenses via photo instantly, sending unlimited invoices with auto-follow-up, automatically withholding income taxes year-round. Of those, calculating quarterly tax without manual bookkeeping and logging expenses via photo instantly are not what Moneybird is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Moneybird: How much does Moneybird cost and what free trial is available?

Plans start at EUR 3/month for Compact tier, with a 60-day free trial offering full Compleet access (EUR 41/month value) at no cost. Annual billing offers up to 25% discount across all tiers.

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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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Moneybird: What user limits exist across different Moneybird plans?

Compact and Start tiers are limited to 1 user. Groei supports 5 users. Compleet tier has unlimited users, making it the only option for multi-team organizations.

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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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Moneybird: How many transactions can I process monthly on each Moneybird tier?

Compact allows 5 transactions/month, Start allows 20, Groei allows 50, and Compleet allows unlimited transactions. Transaction limits reset monthly.

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Moneybird: Do Moneybird plans have bank connection limits?

Compact tier has zero bank connections. Start and Groei tiers each support 5 bank connections. Only the Compleet tier (EUR 41/month) offers unlimited bank connections.

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