Start accounting for free
with e-invoicing
No credit card · Servers in Germany · Privacy processes prepared
Workflow
From receipt to tax-ready.
Daily accounting stays usable in the Free plan. Closing, submission and automation are added only when they save time.
Create invoice
Prepare quotes, invoices and e-invoices with required fields and formats based on EN 16931.
Capture receipt
Upload receipts, use basic OCR and keep documents traceable in the archive.
Assign bank payment
Connect your existing account, import transactions and assign payments.
Prepare taxes
Review the VAT preview. Use DATEV export in EXTF format, ELSTER and the tax advisor package in Pro.
Features
A lot for free. Pro where it saves time.
Daily accounting stays strong in the Free plan: invoices, receipts, e-invoicing, bank connectivity, Stripe, PayPal, payment matching and VAT preview. Pro adds tax submission, DATEV export, tax advisor package, recurring invoices and automation.
Real Double-Entry.
Zero Effort.
You create an invoice – the system automatically books receivables, revenue, and sales tax to the correct accounts. Full-featured double-entry bookkeeping that feels like a simple app.
Debit 1400 Receivables 1,190.00
Credit 8400 Revenue 1,000.00
Credit 1776 VAT 19% 190.00
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E-Invoice
ZUGFeRD, XRechnung, Factur-X and Peppol – with required invoice fields and e-invoice formats based on EN 16931 in the Free plan.
Learn moreConnect bank, Stripe and PayPal
Connect your existing business account for free, view transactions in Pavavo and assign payments to invoices or receipts. Stripe and PayPal are part of the entry point too.
Receipts & OCR
Upload receipts, use basic recognition and archive them for GoBD requirements. Higher AI/OCR priority is part of the upgrade.
DATEV EXTF, ELSTER & tax advisor
VAT preview is free. Direct ELSTER submission, DATEV export in EXTF format and the tax advisor package are part of Pro.
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How it works
Ready in 3 steps.
Start accounting for free
Create your account, enter company details and choose your chart of accounts. Pavavo guides you through the setup.
Handle invoices and receipts
Create customers, write invoices, upload receipts and manage e-invoices cleanly in one system.
Connect your bank optionally
Connect your existing business account, Stripe or PayPal for free when you want to. Unlock DATEV export in EXTF format, ELSTER and automation only when you need them.
Comparison
Why Pavavo instead of patchwork?
Not a bank product, not an Excel replacement: Pavavo bundles everyday accounting for free and adds paid features where closing, taxes and automation save time.
| Pavavo | Typical cloud accounting | Excel / Paper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free plan for everyday accounting | Depends on provider | – | |
| Connect existing bank optionally | Depends on plan | – | |
| Own servers in Germany | Not always transparent | – | |
| E-invoicing and receipts for daily work | Manual | ||
| DATEV export in EXTF format and ELSTER when needed | Pro | Depends on plan | – |
| Tax advisor package | Pro | Depends on plan | – |
General orientation, not a comparison with one specific provider. Other providers may change their scope at any time.
Migration
Easy to switch.
Already using another solution? Migration is straightforward.
From sevdesk
Export contacts and items as CSV and import them into Pavavo. Transfer booking data via DATEV export from your tax advisor.
- CSV import for contacts & items
- DATEV transfer via tax advisor
- Upload receipts manually or as ZIP
From lexoffice
Lexoffice offers CSV export for contacts. Enter open invoices as opening balances. Upload receipts individually or as a collection.
- CSV import for contacts
- Enter opening balances manually
- Upload receipts via drag & drop
From Excel / Paper
Still bookkeeping in Excel or on paper? Perfect – no legacy data mess. Just get started and do your accounting cleanly from now on.
- Get started without legacy data
- Onboarding wizard guides setup
- Enter opening balances optionally
Target Groups
Who is Pavavo for?
Freelancers
Web designers, developers, consultants – you need invoices, receipts, and clean tax returns. Pavavo does it in minutes.
Self-Employed
Craftspeople, coaches, creatives – book professionally without accounting knowledge. The onboarding wizard helps you get started.
Small Businesses
Teams up to 10 employees. Multiple bank accounts, accounting, reports – all on one platform.
Tax Advisors
Dedicated portal, DATEV export in EXTF format at the click of a button, receipt archive as ZIP. Fewer follow-ups, more efficiency.
Early Access
Early Access opens in Q3 2026.
Pavavo starts with a free plan for invoices, receipts, e-invoicing, optional bank connection and VAT preview.
Free plan
1 company · 1 user · 0 EUR
Early Access opens gradually in Q3 2026. Users can test the free accounting flow and share feedback.
Early Access
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Pro stays clearly separated: DATEV export in EXTF format, ELSTER, tax advisor package, recurring invoices, dunning and AI booking suggestions are added only with the upgrade.
Pro when needed
Upgrade only when it saves time
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Free tools
E-invoicing tools
Create, validate and open e-invoices right in your browser. No account needed – get the result instantly as PDF or XML. Save everything later in your free Pavavo account if you like.
Create e-invoice
ZUGFeRD & XRechnung as PDF and XML – prepared for EN 16931 and free.
Open toolSmall-business invoice
VAT-free invoice with §19 notice – in one minute.
Open toolE-invoice viewer
Upload a ZUGFeRD or XRechnung file and view it readably.
Open toolXRechnung/ZUGFeRD validator
Check an e-invoice against the EN 16931 schema (basic check).
Open toolVAT return preview
Quickly estimate your advance VAT return and payable amount.
Open tool
Ready for free
accounting?
Start with invoices, receipts, e-invoicing, bank connectivity, Stripe, PayPal, payment matching and VAT preview in the Free plan. Upgrade only for recurring invoices, dunning, tax submission, DATEV export, AI and automation.