B2Brouter

Overview

B2Brouter is a cloud service for electronic invoices and related commercial documents. It is best suited to businesses and developers that need to exchange invoices across regulatory regimes, networks or business systems. Its broad document support is valuable for complex workflows, but the free plan’s 24-transaction annual cap is too restrictive for most active businesses.

Key features

The service converts electronic invoices to formats and requirements used by recipients and local regulations, with support for UBL, CII, Peppol BIS, Facturae, XRechnung, ZUGFeRD, Factur-X, Svefaktura, FatturaPA and EDI. Peppol access and tax validation add practical coverage for businesses with network or compliance requirements; a company with simple, single-market invoicing may not need this breadth.

Recurring, simplified, pro forma and corrective invoices cover varied billing workflows. Product catalogs, SEPA mandate management, OCR document digitization and activity reports extend the service beyond invoice creation. Connections to Peppol, FACeB2B, Spanish General Entry Points, SDI, FE-AP/ESPAP, Chorus Pro/PDP and ePrior can simplify delivery to recipients using different systems.

Integrations include Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Sage, WooCommerce, SAP, Odoo, Zoho, NetSuite and Oracle Cloud ERP. Its API lets an ERP, ecommerce platform or custom application create, query and send documents automatically, making it a stronger fit for businesses that want invoice exchange embedded in existing workflows than for those seeking only a standalone billing tool.

For higher-volume operations, eDocExchange supports ERP integration, bulk document import, multiple formats and delivery channels, and multiple company accounts under one subscription. ISO/IEC 27001 and Spain’s National Security Framework (ENS) certifications provide relevant assurance for organizations with formal security requirements. Services run on B2Brouter’s infrastructure or providers in Germany and France within the EU, unless otherwise notified with applicable safeguards.

Pricing

Basic costs nothing, billed forever. It allows one user, up to 10 contacts and up to 24 transactions per year; the count includes invoices sent, invoices received and tax reports. That makes it useful for low-volume evaluation or occasional use, but the cap can be reached quickly in a working business.

Professional costs €110 a year, billed annual + taxes. It provides unlimited contacts, unlimited invoice sending and receiving, and two users. It is the more practical step up for a small team that needs regular invoicing, though its two-seat allowance may not suit broader operations.

Business costs €300 a year, billed annual + taxes, and includes unlimited contacts, unlimited invoice sending and receiving, and 10 users. It suits teams needing more seats without a transaction cap on sending and receiving. Both paid plans include support through the in-app incident reporting system.

eDocExchange has custom pricing determined by transaction volume and selected tier; each tier includes a specific number of transactions. It is aimed at high-volume operations and advanced integrations rather than businesses looking for a simple fixed annual subscription.

Platforms

B2Brouter runs in the cloud and is available on the web, with API access for automated connections. Those options suit browser-based use and system integration; no desktop or mobile app platform is identified.

Who it's for

B2Brouter identifies companies, software developers, tax advisors and freelancers as audiences. Its strongest case is for organizations handling cross-border or regulated invoicing, integrating invoice workflows with ERP or ecommerce systems, or managing multiple company accounts at scale. Freelancers and very small businesses can use Basic, but its 24 annual transactions leave little room for routine use.

Pros and cons

Pros: Broad structured-format and network support helps with varied recipient and regulatory requirements.

Pros: ERP, ecommerce and API connections support automated document workflows, while eDocExchange accommodates bulk imports and multiple company accounts.

Pros: ISO/IEC 27001 and ENS certifications are relevant for organizations with security and public-sector compliance needs.

Cons: Basic’s 24-transaction yearly ceiling includes sent and received invoices as well as tax reports, limiting its usefulness beyond occasional activity.

Cons: Professional is limited to two users and Business to 10; larger teams may need the custom-priced eDocExchange offering.

Cons: Paid plan prices are annual and plus taxes, so they are not a like-for-like monthly commitment.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see Electronic Invoicing Software.

Billit is another freemium option with web, API, Android and iOS platforms; its free license sends Peppol e-invoices for sales only with limited functionality, while a listed paid tier covers up to 25 documents per month.

phase4 is a free, Apache 2.0-licensed open-source library for teams willing to handle manual integration into their system.

Peppox is a paid alternative with web, API, Android and iOS support; its Company plan includes 1,000 invoices per month for €29 a month, then charges €0.89 per invoice.

Tungsten Power PDF is a paid Windows desktop PDF editor for creation, editing and conversion, rather than an electronic invoicing service.

BillingEngine offers a free web and API plan limited to three invoices, three quotes and three receipts per month for one user, making it a lower-volume billing alternative.

Holodeck B2B is a free, open-source option for Linux, macOS and Windows, requiring Java runtime 11 or later.

PeppolSoft offers a free Buyer plan with receiving, a web portal and app; ERP integration is upon request and subject to budget approval.

Unimaze is another paid option available on Android, iOS, web and API.

Verdict

B2Brouter is a strong choice for businesses that need regulatory format conversion, multiple network connections and invoice automation tied to their existing systems. Its main advantage is the breadth of its document and integration workflows; its main drawback is that Basic is only a small-volume allowance, while growing teams face annual paid plans or custom pricing for high-volume needs. Choose it when those compliance and integration capabilities matter; look elsewhere for a simpler, lower-volume invoicing setup.