Fortnox

Spec sheet

What it does

Fortnox is a Swedish cloud business platform for accounting and related administration used by companies, associations and accounting firms.Read 21 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Free plan

NoRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

API

The public Fortnox API is REST-oriented, uses a modified OAuth2 flow, supports XML and JSON, and limits each access token to 25 requests per five seconds.Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.fortnox.se

Integrations

Fortnox advertises more than 500 integrations and supports partner connections such as Shopify, WooCommerce, Stripe, PayPal, Zettle and Mynt.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Headquarters

Växjö, SwedenRead 28 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Founded

2001Read 28 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Access control

Administrators can assign granular permissions for vouchers, invoices, payments, reports, registers and period locking.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.fortnox.se

Accountant access

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

API extensibility

Fortnox provides separate alpha and beta API documentation with examples, response details and error-handling guidance.Read 21 Oct 2026 · apps.fortnox.se

Automated bookkeeping

The accounting product automatically records many bank and tax-account transactions and can generate AI bookkeeping suggestions for supplier invoices.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Automated reconciliation

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Bank connections

Fortnox lists automatic connections for Swedbank, Länsförsäkringar Bank, SEB, Nordea, Handelsbanken, Danske Bank, Sparbanken Syd and Ekobanken.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Bank feeds

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Browser requirements

Fortnox recommends Google Chrome first and Mozilla Firefox second because those browsers have the best program support.Read 21 Oct 2026 · support.fortnox.se

Business card

The company card is included at no extra cost in all Fortnox packages; credit up to 25,000 SEK is free for 14 days when repaid on time.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Company founding

Fortnox says it was founded in Växjö in 2001 by Jan Älmeby.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Company size

LinkedIn lists Fortnox as a public software company with 501–1,000 employees and headquarters in Växjö.Read 21 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com

Documentation and support

Fortnox provides a searchable support centre, getting-started material, product articles and free customer support for the bookkeeping product.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Hosting model

The bookkeeping software is online and cloud-based, so users do not install it locally and need an internet connection.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Integration licence

A Fortnox integration licence costs 189 SEK per month and covers an unlimited number of integrations.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Inventory tracking

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Invoice creation

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Legal name

Crunchbase identifies the legal name as Fortnox AB and lists Jan Älmeby as founder.Read 21 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com

Limit: language and offline use

G2 reviewers mention that the platform is Swedish-focused, lacks a full English interface and requires an internet connection.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: mobile reliability

Google Play reviews report bugs in customer creation and receipt or invoice uploads, including problems after updates.Read 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Limit: pricing

Trustpilot complaints repeatedly mention large price increases, unwanted added services and extra charges for modules.Read 21 Oct 2026 · se.trustpilot.com

Limit: reporting and interface

G2 reviewers criticize old-fashioned reporting, an outdated feel and difficulty finding some invoice information.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Limit: support and UX

Trustpilot reviewers report slow or insufficiently knowledgeable support and describe parts of the interface as dated or complicated.Read 21 Oct 2026 · se.trustpilot.com

Mobile app

The Fortnox mobile app supports invoices, reminders, payroll, supplier-invoice approval, receipt capture, travel reporting, project time and accountant collaboration.Read 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Mobile platforms

ios and androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Owner and 2025 transaction

EQT lists Fortnox as an EQT X portfolio company entered in 2025.Read 21 Oct 2026 · eqtgroup.com

Praise: ease of use

G2 reviewers repeatedly describe Fortnox as easy to use, clear and effective for everyday bookkeeping and invoice work.Read 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Praise: usability and banking

Trustpilot reviewers commonly praise a generally easy workflow, quick operation and bank connections that simplify bookkeeping.Read 21 Oct 2026 · se.trustpilot.com

Rating on Apple App Store

4.6 out of 5 from 14,000 ratingsRead 21 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Rating on G2

4.3 out of 5 from 6 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · g2.com

Rating on Google Play

3.9 out of 5 from 4,140 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · play.google.com

Rating on Trustpilot

3.5 out of 5 from 4,165 reviewsRead 21 Oct 2026 · se.trustpilot.com

Receipt automation

Purchases made with Fortnox Företagskort can be documented by photographing receipts and posted into the accounts automatically.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Receipt capture

YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · fortnox.se

Security controls

Fortnox states that it uses TLS 1.2 or newer, 256-bit TLS encryption, 4096-bit RSA keys, firewalls, redundant infrastructure and geographically separated backups.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Supplier invoices

Incoming supplier invoices can arrive by e-invoice, email or photographed paper, with data extraction and suggested postings.Read 21 Oct 2026 · fortnox.se

Workforce estimate

Revelio Labs estimates 1,229 Fortnox employees worldwide as of March 2026.Read 21 Oct 2026 · reveliolabs.com

Plans and prices

Every Fortnox plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Bookkeeping Software#20 of 758.7
• Accounting APIs#8 of 278.6