Invoice Radar alternative: how BillGetter compares
What Invoice Radar does, where it shines and when BillGetter fits better.
What is Invoice Radar?
Invoice Radar is a desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux that collects invoices from web portals and your email inbox. According to the vendor, fetching runs locally on your computer and logins never leave the device. New portals are added through an open plugin system; exports go to DATEV, sevDesk, Lexware and more.
Invoice Radar and BillGetter compared
| Criterion | BillGetter | Invoice Radar |
|---|---|---|
| Where it runs | Chrome extension in your own browser, plus the web dashboard | Desktop app for macOS, Windows and Linux |
| Portal sign-in | You sign in with the provider as usual; BillGetter uses that session and stores no portal passwords | Sign-in inside the app on your computer; you choose whether logins are saved or entered each time; per the vendor they never leave the device |
| Providers covered | Over 300 ready-made templates, verified ones marked | 350+ supported platforms (vendor figure) |
| Provider missing | Recorder: show the way to the invoice once, no code | Open plugin system: build your own plugins following the developer docs, plus a CLI |
| Email inboxes | Not included | Yes, invoices from your email inbox |
| Automatic fetching | Daily or weekly while Chrome is running, or with one click | Automatic portal downloads in the desktop app |
| Free | Free forever: 5 documents per month, stored locally | Free trial mode (exports watermarked), no free plan; 14-day money-back guarantee |
| Pricing model | Monthly or yearly plans by documents, storage and users; from €10/month billed yearly, 14-day free trial | Monthly or yearly plans by document credits per year and users; unlimited integrations |
| Storage and data capture | Locally in your downloads folder or BillGetter Cloud with OCR (from Basic) | Documents stored locally; end-to-end encrypted sync across devices and team |
| Export and accounting | ZIP and CSV with your own file naming; direct handoff to Lexware Office, sevDesk and DATEV in preparation | DATEV, sevDesk, Lexware, BuchhaltungsButler, Paperless-ngx, folder, email, webhook |
| Teams | Organizations with workspaces; up to 5 (Premium) or 10 users (Pro), more as add-ons | 1 to 10 users depending on plan, larger packages on request |
| Data location | Fetching on your computer; online infrastructure in Germany | Processing locally on your device; vendor based in Austria |
Details on Invoice Radar as stated on the vendor's linked website, as of October 2026. Features and prices may change. Invoice Radar is a trademark of its owner; BillGetter is not affiliated with Invoice Radar.
Strengths at a glance
Where Invoice Radar shines
- Also local: fetching and logins stay on the device, per the vendor
- Collects invoices from your email inbox
- Ready exports to DATEV, sevDesk, Lexware, Paperless-ngx and via webhook
- Open plugin system and CLI for technical users
Where BillGetter shines
- No desktop app: runs in your Chrome with the sign-ins you already have there
- Record missing portals by clicking through once – no plugin to write
- Free forever plan with 5 documents a month, no watermark
- Optional BillGetter Cloud with OCR when local storage isn't enough
Which one fits you?
Invoice Radar fits if …
People who want a standalone desktop app, include their inbox and export straight to DATEV, sevDesk or Lexware – or who build plugins themselves.
BillGetter fits if …
Anyone who works in Chrome anyway, doesn't want another app and wants to set up missing portals without technical skills.
Frequently asked questions
What is the main difference between Invoice Radar and BillGetter?
Both fetch invoices on your own computer. Invoice Radar is a separate desktop app and adds portals through plugins. BillGetter is a Chrome extension, uses your existing sign-ins in Chrome and records missing portals with its recorder.
Is Invoice Radar free?
According to its pricing page, Invoice Radar has a free trial mode whose exports carry a watermark, and a 14-day money-back guarantee. BillGetter has a free forever plan without watermarks.
Can I switch from Invoice Radar 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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