Craftsman software compared
What really matters when choosing back-office software for the trades — factual, without competitor-bashing.
The best software is the one your team actually uses. Instead of counting feature lists, it's worth looking at six criteria that make the difference day to day — and how DasHandwerk.xhub solves them.
What matters
Six criteria that count in the trades' daily work.
End-to-end
Quote, job, invoice and accounting in one flow — the accounting is built in (double-entry, SKR03), not bolted on.
E-invoicing included
Compliant e-invoicing (XRechnung, ZUGFeRD) as the core, not a pricey add-on module.
Price transparency
Visible prices without 'from', no setup fee and no forced per-seat costs. A free plan at €0.
Mobile & offline
Capture hours, material and photos on site — even without a connection (native app in Early Access).
Fair terms
Cancel monthly, no forced onboarding, export your data anytime.
Data ownership & GDPR
GoBD-compliant, real PDF/A-3, EU hosting — your data stays yours.
Alternatives
Named comparisons
Facts instead of marketing: with sources, a review date — and an honest note on when you should stay with your current tool.
The honest sevDesk alternative for trade businesses
Accounting all-rounder vs. trade tool: e-invoicing, DATEV, pricing and cancellation terms — fact-checked.
The honest Lexware Office alternative for trade businesses
Cloud accounting vs. trade tool: e-invoicing, DATEV, prices and plan scope — fact-checked.
The honest WISO MeinBüro alternative for trade businesses
Office all-rounder on a yearly plan vs. trade tool cancellable monthly: prices, dunning and e-invoicing — fact-checked.
The honest Plancraft alternative for trade businesses
All-in-one trades software vs. a lean entry point: e-invoicing, pricing and cancellation, fact-checked.
The honest ToolTime alternative for trade businesses
Established on-site app vs. a lean entry point: e-invoicing, DATEV, pricing and cancellation, fact-checked.
The honest HERO Software alternative for trade businesses
Established trades operating system vs. a lean entry point: e-invoicing, pricing, accounting and cancellation, fact-checked.
Name-free and factual: we compare criteria, not competitors. 'Before' stands for the typical paper, Word and point-solution practice many businesses still use today.