Does Expensly work without Abacus?

Yes. Expensly works independently: Bexio, Topal, Banana and Abacus are connected directly. AbaClik only unfolds its full feature set inside the Abacus environment.

Can Expensly post receipts to Abacus?

Yes. Expensly integrates with Abacus Business Software and transfers receipts, suppliers and payments. Same data quality as AbaClik, plus freedom to choose your accounting.

Is Expensly really more expensive than AbaClik?

No. AbaClik costs CHF 4 to 5 per user plus an Abacus subscription (pre-capture package from CHF 60/month), totalling from CHF 65/month for one user. Expensly starts at CHF 10 per user per month, all receipt features included, no extra Abacus subscription.

Do I need an Abacus license to use Expensly?

No. Expensly runs fully standalone, without Abacus or any other accounting platform. You can connect Expensly to Bexio, Topal, Banana, or Abacus if you want, but none of that is required.

Can I manage multiple clients as a fiduciary?

Yes. Expensly supports multi-client mode with a single login. AbaClik stays bound to the respective Abacus installation.

AbaClik

The AbaClik alternative without an Abacus subscription

Expensly captures receipts with AI and syncs with various accounting tools such as Bexio, Topal, Banana and Abacus.

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Why teams switch

Lock-in

Abacus license required

AbaClik standalone is reduced in scope compared to the full Abacus suite. Full functionality requires an Abacus Business Software license.

Complex

Bundles many features into one app

Beyond expense capture, AbaClik bundles time tracking and receipt management into one app. If you only need expenses, you get more features than required.

Independent

Switch accounting without switching software

Expensly connects with Bexio, Topal, Banana, and Abacus. Your accounting changes. Your expense software stays.

Expensly vs AbaClik at a glance

Expensly vs AbaClik
Feature	Expensly	AbaClik
Unlimited AI receipt capture
Usable without an Abacus subscription
Native mobile app
Direct integration with the Abacus suite
Time tracking in the same app
AI receipt capture
Integration with Bexio, Topal, Banana, Abacus
Multi-client capable for accountants
Manage multiple companies with one login

ExpenslyAbaClik

Expenses & receipts

Expensly leads here

Unlimited AI receipt capture

Usable without an Abacus subscription

Multi-client capable for accountants

Manage multiple companies with one login

Abacus stack

AbaClik leads here

Direct integration with the Abacus suite

Time tracking in the same app

Platform & mobile

Tied & bonus

Native mobile app

AI receipt capture

Integration with Bexio, Topal, Banana, Abacus

Expense focus instead of multi-module

AbaClik bundles expenses, time, and receipts in one app whose full functionality is tied to the Abacus suite. Expensly focuses on a single pillar, expenses, and gets it right: AI capture, multi-currency conversion, multi-step approvals.

Switch accounting, keep your software

AbaClik breaks when your accountant moves from Abacus to Bexio. Expensly connects with Bexio, Topal, Banana, and Abacus. Your accounting changes, your expense software stays.

One login for all your companies

Owners with multiple companies switch right inside the expense app between their clients. Photo, category, company, done. Each company with its own chart of accounts and tax rates. With AbaClik, multi-tenancy lives in the Abacus installation, not in the mobile workflow.

Price by team size

Price by team size
Teamgrösse	Expensly	AbaClik (with Abacus)	Plans
1 user	CHF 10	CHF 65*	AbaClik single + Abacus pre-capture package
5 users	CHF 50	CHF 80*	AbaClik company + Abacus pre-capture package
10 users	CHF 100	CHF 100*	AbaClik company + Abacus pre-capture package

ExpenslyAbaClik (with Abacus)Plans

1 user

CHF 10CHF 65*AbaClik single + Abacus pre-capture package

5 users

CHF 50CHF 80*AbaClik company + Abacus pre-capture package

10 users

CHF 100CHF 100*AbaClik company + Abacus pre-capture package

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As of May 2026. AbaClik 3 company plan CHF 4 per user/month, single plan CHF 5/month. *Abacus anchor assumes the pre-capture package (Lohn 1 + Fibu 1 + EB) at CHF 60/month. Final price varies with the chosen Abacus license. List prices excl. VAT.

Ready in 3 steps

Sign up + install the app

Create your account, install the app on iOS or Android, invite the team.

Connect accounting + map categories

Link Bexio, Topal, Banana, or Abacus via OAuth. Confirm the chart-of-accounts and category mapping.

Scan your first receipt

Photo of the receipt, AI extracts amount, VAT, and supplier. Posted straight to your accounting.

Verdict

Choose Expensly if…

Your accounting is Bexio, Topal, or Banana, or might change.
You only need expenses, without the multi-module overhead.
Your SME does not want or need an Abacus license.

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AbaClik

Choose AbaClik if…

Your business already runs entirely on the Abacus suite.
You need expenses, time tracking, and receipts in one app.
You want to pair AbaProject or other Abacus modules with AbaClik.

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