invoicefetcher alternative: how BillGetter compares
What invoicefetcher does, where it shines and when BillGetter fits better.
What is invoicefetcher?
invoicefetcher is a cloud service from Germany that downloads invoices from the online portals of retailers, telecoms and service providers and stores them in one place. You add your portal logins, which according to its FAQ are stored encrypted. Invoices go to partners such as DATEV, Lexware or sevDesk.
invoicefetcher and BillGetter compared
| Criterion | BillGetter | invoicefetcher |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension in your own browser, plus the web dashboard | Cloud service on the vendor's own servers |
| Portal sign-in | You sign in with the provider as usual; BillGetter uses that session and stores no portal passwords | Portal logins are stored encrypted by the vendor; required for automatic retrieval |
| Providers covered | Over 300 ready-made templates, verified ones marked | Catalog of online retailers, telecoms and B2B portals; no total stated |
| Provider missing | Recorder: show the way to the invoice once, no code | New providers on request via contact |
| Email inboxes | Not included | Not stated on the website |
| Automatic fetching | Daily or weekly while Chrome is running, or with one click | Automatic retrieval in the cloud |
| Free | Free forever: 5 documents per month, stored locally | Free plan for trying it out |
| Pricing model | Monthly or yearly plans by documents, storage and users; from €10/month billed yearly, 14-day free trial | Free plan and several monthly plans (Starter, Standard, Premium and more) by portals and documents |
| Storage and data capture | Locally in your downloads folder or BillGetter Cloud with OCR (from Basic) | Central storage in the cloud |
| Export and accounting | ZIP and CSV with your own file naming; direct handoff to Lexware Office, sevDesk and DATEV in preparation | DATEV, Lexware, sevDesk, Weclapp, BuchhaltungsButler, Paperless-ngx and more |
| Teams | Organizations with workspaces; up to 5 (Premium) or 10 users (Pro), more as add-ons | Plans for teams, agencies and tax advisors |
| Data location | Fetching on your computer; online infrastructure in Germany | Data center in Germany |
Details on invoicefetcher as stated on the vendor's linked website, as of October 2026. Features and prices may change. invoicefetcher is a trademark of its owner; BillGetter is not affiliated with invoicefetcher.
Strengths at a glance
Where invoicefetcher shines
- Runs entirely in the cloud, independent of your computer
- Many accounting connections, including DATEV, Lexware and sevDesk
- Free entry plan
- Many B2B and retailer portals in its catalog
Where BillGetter shines
- Your portal passwords are stored nowhere – BillGetter uses your sign-in in Chrome
- If a provider is missing, you record it right away instead of waiting on a request
- Local storage in your own folder, cloud only if you want it
- Number, date and amount read with OCR in the cloud
Which one fits you?
invoicefetcher fits if …
Companies and accounting firms that want to hand retrieval to a cloud service and pass invoices straight to their accounting software.
BillGetter fits if …
Anyone who doesn't want to leave portal logins with a service provider and prefers to set up missing portals themselves.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to store my logins with invoicefetcher?
According to the invoicefetcher FAQ it is optional but needed for automatic retrieval; passwords are stored encrypted. BillGetter has no stored portal passwords, because fetching runs with your sign-in in your own Chrome.
How much does invoicefetcher cost?
invoicefetcher offers a free plan and several paid monthly plans tiered by portals and documents. Current prices are on invoicefetcher.com.
Can I switch from invoicefetcher to BillGetter?
Yes. Connect your providers with a template or record them yourself. On the first fetch you choose how far back BillGetter should collect older invoices.
Does BillGetter work with DATEV, Lexware Office or sevDesk?
Today you export invoices as a ZIP and CSV with your own file naming, for example for your accountant. Direct handoff to Lexware Office, sevDesk and DATEV Unternehmen online is in preparation.
What does BillGetter need to fetch automatically?
Google Chrome on a desktop computer. Fetching runs on your schedule while Chrome is open, or any time with one click on “Fetch all”.
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