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The bexio Alternative Built for Freelancers

Stop paying for features you don't need. Magic Heidi is a top bexio alternative built exclusively for Swiss freelancers. Simpler. Cheaper. AI-powered.

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42%
Cheaper (vs comparable bexio plan)
30 sec
To First Invoice
4.9★
App Store Rating

bexio is raising its pricing in March 2026. The new Basic plan (CHF 35/mo annual) removes e-banking interfaces, expense management, and AI scanning. Freelancers who need those features must upgrade to Advanced (CHF 42/mo annual) — a 20% price increase over the old Starter plan. Read our full pricing analysis →

bexio is Overkill.
You Need Simple.

bexio was built for SMEs with employees, inventory systems, and complex business needs. If you're a solo freelancer, you're paying for payroll modules you'll never use, inventory tracking you don't need, and team collaboration features for a team of one. There's a better way.

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Up to 42% cheaper

CHF 30/mo vs CHF 52/mo (comparable plan)
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Zero learning curve

Invoice in 30 seconds
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Unlimited AI scans

bexio caps at 50–100/mo
See the Difference

From Sign-Up to Invoice in 30 Seconds

No setup wizard. No configuration screens. No onboarding course needed. Magic Heidi is designed so that any freelancer — from translators to IT consultants — can create a professional Swiss QR invoice within seconds of signing up.

Magic Heidi Simple Invoice List
Quick Decision Guide

Which Accounting Option Fits You?

Use these three filters to choose faster and avoid feature overload.

What's your annual revenue?

Under CHF 50K: Budget/simple tools
CHF 50K–200K: Balanced feature sets
Over CHF 200K: Deeper workflows and automation

What's your team size?

Solo freelancer: Simplicity first
2–5 people: Collaboration starts to matter
5+ employees: Team workflows become critical

What's your top priority?

Lowest cost: CashCtrl / Banana
Easiest UX: Magic Heidi
Most advanced stack: bexio

Swiss Software Snapshot

Top Alternatives at a Glance

A quick comparison of common Swiss options before you commit.

SoftwareMagic HeidibexioBananaCashCtrl
Best ForSolo freelancersSMEs and teamsDesktop-first bookkeepingBudget web bookkeeping
Monthly PriceCHF 30/moFrom CHF 45/moLow annual feeFree to low monthly
Mobile Experience✓ Full feature parity⚠ Companion app (bexio Go)✗ Desktop only✗ Desktop only
AI Expense Scans✓ Unlimited⚠ 0–100/mo (by plan)✗ No✗ No
Swiss QR + VAT✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
The Hidden Catch

bexio Basic Sounds Cheap.
Here's What's Missing.

bexio's new Basic plan (from March 2026) costs CHF 35/month annual — but it strips out features that most freelancers need every day. No expense management. No e-banking. No AI scanning. To get those back, you need Advanced at CHF 42–52/month.

Magic Heidi includes all of this — for CHF 30/month.

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Side by Side

What You Actually Get at Each Price

Three options compared — so you can see exactly where your money goes.

FeatureMagic Heidi (CHF 30/mo)bexio Basic (CHF 45/mo)bexio Advanced (CHF 52/mo)
E-Banking Interfaces✓ Bank statement import✗ Not included✓ 40+ banks
Automatic Bank Reconciliation✓ Included✗ Not included✓ Included
Expense Management✓ Included✗ Not included✓ Included
AI Receipt Scanning✓ Unlimited✗ Not included⚠ 50/month
QR Invoice Scanning✓ Included✗ Not included✓ Included
Product Management✓ Included✗ Not included✓ Included
Swiss QR Invoices✓ Yes✓ Yes✓ Yes
VAT Support✓ All rates✓ All rates✓ All rates
Accounting & Balance Sheet✓ Included✓ Included✓ Included
Built for Freelancers

Magic Heidi Does Everything You Need — in 30 Seconds

Every feature, every design decision, every price point was made with solo professionals in mind. Nothing more, nothing less.

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    30-Second Invoices

    First invoice in 3 clicks

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    Swiss QR-Bills

    SIX-compliant standard

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    Full Mobile App

    100% feature parity

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    Unlimited AI Scans

    No monthly caps

Invoices
  • Invoice #3

    Magic Heidi

    CHF 500

    Jan 29

  • Invoice #2

    Webbiger LTD

    CHF 2000

    Jan 24

  • Invoice #1

    John Doe

    CHF 600

    Jan 20

AI-Powered

Expense Tracking That Does Itself

Paper receipts are the enemy of freelancers. Lost. Faded. Forgotten. Snap a photo — Magic Heidi's AI extracts the date, amount, VAT, category, and vendor automatically. No more manual data entry. No more shoeboxes of receipts.

Magic Heidi AI Expense Scanning on Mobile
Stay on Top of Your Business

Your Finances, at a Glance

Revenue, expenses, tax obligations — all in one clean dashboard. Magic Heidi gives you a real-time overview of your freelance business without the complexity of a full ERP system. See exactly where you stand, any time, on any device.

Magic Heidi Analytics Dashboard
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Everything a Swiss Freelancer Actually Needs

No payroll modules. No warehouse management. Just the tools you'll use every day.

100% Swiss.
Like You.

Magic Heidi isn't an American app 'adapted' for Switzerland. It was built from day one by a Swiss freelancer who understands Swiss business reality — Swiss QR-bills, Swiss VAT rates, Swiss banks. Learn about our security →

🇨🇭 Swiss-Owned Company
🔒 Data Hosted in Zürich
💬 Swiss Support (DE/FR/IT/EN)
⭐ 4.9★ App Store Rating
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Swiss QR-Bills

SIX-compliant invoices

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Swiss VAT Rates

8.1%, 2.6%, 3.8%

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Swiss Banks

UBS, PostFinance, ZKB...

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4 Languages

DE, FR, IT, EN

Easy Migration

Switch from bexio in 15 Minutes

Three simple steps. No data lost. No downtime.

Need Help Migrating?

Email hello@magicheidi.ch or call the founder directly. We'll walk you through it.

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Testimonials

Trusted by Swiss Freelancers

Join 5,000+ self-employed professionals across every canton.

5 / 5

I tried bexio first. It felt like I needed a certification to use it. Magic Heidi just works.

Anna K.

Translator, Lugano

5 / 5

Clean, beautiful design — unusual for invoicing apps. I actually enjoy opening it.

Sarah M.

Graphic Designer, Zürich

5 / 5

Finally, accounting software that doesn't make me feel stupid. Switched from bexio and never looked back.

Thomas R.

IT Freelancer, Lausanne

5 / 5

This accounting platform is incredibly easy to understand and use! As a freelance videographer in Switzerland, it's perfect.

David S.

Freelance Videographer, Bern

5 / 5

Top-notch support. I had a question about bank imports on a Sunday evening and got a helpful reply within hours.

Lisa W.

Marketing Freelancer, Basel

5 / 5

Simple, clear, and exceptionally fast support. The invoices look great too. Way better than bexio for solo work.

Marc D.

Consultant, Geneva

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Your Savings

Switch & Save Up to CHF 204 Per Year

Compared to bexio Advanced (the cheapest plan with expense management and e-banking). Even more if you're on Optima or Ultimate.

All savings based on annual billing for both platforms. bexio prices from bexio.com 2026 package page (last updated 27.01.2026). Magic Heidi annual plan: CHF 24.99/mo billed at CHF 300/year. See full pricing →

Simple Pricing. Real Savings.

One plan. All features. 42% less than bexio Advanced — the cheapest bexio plan with expense management and bank integration.

Free Trial

CHF0/month
Try before you buy
  • 3 invoices
  • 3 expenses
  • All features unlocked
  • No credit card required
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Best Value

Annual

CHF24.99/month
Billed Annually at CHF 300
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited expenses
  • Unlimited AI expense scanning
  • All platforms (iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, Web)
  • Bank statement import
  • Swiss VAT management
  • Priority support
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Monthly

CHF30/month
Flexible, cancel anytime
  • Unlimited invoices
  • Unlimited expenses
  • Unlimited AI expense scanning
  • All platforms included
  • Bank statement import
  • Swiss VAT management
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FAQ

Questions About Switching from bexio

Is Magic Heidi compliant with Swiss accounting standards?

Yes. Magic Heidi fully supports Swiss QR invoices (the new Swiss payment standard), all Swiss VAT rates (8.1%, 2.6%, 3.8%), and generates all the documentation you need for your annual tax return (Steuererklärung). See our accounting features for details.

Can I import my customer data from bexio?

Yes. Export your customer list from bexio as a CSV file and import it directly into Magic Heidi with one click. Your contact data will be ready to use immediately. Most freelancers complete the entire migration in under 15 minutes. Learn more about customer management.

Does Magic Heidi work with my Swiss bank?

Yes. Magic Heidi generates Swiss QR invoices that work with all Swiss banks including UBS, PostFinance, Credit Suisse, Raiffeisen, ZKB, and cantonal banks. You can also import bank statements to easily match payments with invoices.

Why do you compare against bexio Advanced and not Basic?

bexio's new Basic plan (from March 2026) doesn't include expense management, e-banking interfaces, or AI receipt scanning. For most freelancers who need to track expenses and reconcile bank payments, the cheapest suitable bexio plan is Advanced at CHF 42/month (annual) or CHF 52/month (monthly). That's the most honest comparison. If you only need invoicing and basic accounting, bexio Basic at CHF 35/month (annual) may also work — but Magic Heidi still includes those extra features at a lower price. See our pricing page for full details.

Doesn't bexio also have AI scanning?

Yes. bexio offers AI-powered document scanning via its bexio Go mobile app, but the number of scans depends on your plan: Basic has no scanning, Advanced allows 50 scans/month, Optima allows 100/month, and Ultimate offers unlimited scans (fair use ~1,000/month). Magic Heidi includes unlimited AI expense scans on every paid plan.

What features does bexio have that Magic Heidi doesn't?

bexio offers features that Magic Heidi does not include: payroll accounting (optional on Advanced, included on Ultimate), stock and warehouse management (Optima+), project management with time tracking (Optima+), GeBüV-compliant document archiving (Optima+), legal advice by phone (Optima+), direct e-banking interfaces with 40+ Swiss banks (Advanced+), and a marketplace with 100+ third-party integrations. Magic Heidi supports bank statement import rather than direct bank interfaces. If you're a solo freelancer who doesn't need payroll, inventory, or project tracking, Magic Heidi covers the essentials at a lower price.

Does bexio have a mobile app?

Yes. bexio offers bexio Go, a companion mobile app. On the Basic plan it supports contact management, document access, and invoice creation. On Advanced and up, it adds QR invoice scanning, AI receipt posting, and (from Optima) mobile time tracking. Magic Heidi provides full feature parity on mobile — every feature on desktop works identically on iOS and Android.

Is Magic Heidi really easier to use than bexio?

We designed Magic Heidi for freelancers with zero accounting background. You can create your first invoice in 30 seconds. bexio offers a more comprehensive feature set aimed at SMEs with up to 25 users, which means more menus and configuration options. The right choice depends on what you need.

Is my data safe?

Yes. All data is hosted in Zürich, Switzerland. We follow Swiss privacy standards and never share your data with third parties. Learn more about our security →

What if I need help switching from bexio?

We're here to help. Email us at hello@magicheidi.ch or call the founder directly. We'll guide you through the migration process step by step. You can also visit our help center or book a free onboarding call.

What happens if I want to cancel?

Cancel anytime with one click. No lock-in periods, no hidden fees, no complicated cancellation process. Export your data before you leave — it's yours.

Ready to Switch from bexio?

Join 5,000+ Swiss freelancers using simpler, cheaper, AI-powered invoicing. Try Magic Heidi free today — no credit card required.

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