CFS 941/940 vs KLARA
CFS 941/940
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| Figure | CFS 941/940 | KLARA |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | 4 CHF/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 13 |
| Spec score · Payroll Tax Software | 7.7 (#15) | 8.0 (#11) |
| Integrations | CFS says 941/940 fully integrates with its W2/1099 and Payroll Corrector programs. | The KLARA API page says it has 97 integration endpoints and can connect KLARA Business with webshops, industry software and custom applications. |
| Support | CFS lists customer service and technical support at 800-343-1157 and office hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m. PDT, extended to 5:00 p.m. in December and January. | Business Basic includes 24/7 chat and email support, while Business Plus includes telephone support and free one-to-one online meeting support. |
Plans
CFS 941/940
- 941/940 — Renewal$184, paid once
- 941/940 PSAF — First-Time Purchase$194, paid once
- Payroll System PS Network Upgrade Only$234, paid once
- 941/940 Renewal plus Network Upgrade$418, paid once
- 941/940 PSAF plus Network Upgrade — First-Time Purchase$428, paid once
KLARA
- Business Basic48 CHF a month
- Business Plus69 CHF a month
- Business Premium111 CHF a month
- KLARA Lohn4.90 CHF a month
- Business Basic (2 years, billed yearly)48 CHF a year
- Business Basic (annual)55 CHF a year
- Business Basic (monthly)69 CHF a month
- Business Plus (2 years, billed yearly)69 CHF a year
- Business Plus (annual)79 CHF a year
- Business Plus (monthly)99 CHF a month
In their own words
CFS 941/940
CFS 941/940 has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
KLARA
KLARA is cloud-based business software for Swiss SMEs, bringing accounting, payroll, point of sale, inventory, appointment booking, website, and online shop functions together. Accounting tools cover offers, delivery notes, invoices, reminders, bank connections, AI-assisted receipt booking, and automated reconciliation. KLARA Lohn automates payroll calculations and electronic authority filings and is Swissdec ELM5 certified. Its point-of-sale offer combines hardware, software, and payments for mobile or stationary use, with support for multiple stores and terminals per location. KLARA Payments lists methods including TWINT and Apple Pay, with a 1.7% transaction fee and no subscription or additional fees. The API page lists 97 integration endpoints. The myKLARA app scans and books receipts and invoices, manages contacts, and records work time; it is included at no charge in Business Basic and Plus. KLARA says it has ISO 27001 certification and stores application data in Switzerland, while communication-only user data may be stored abroad. Business Basic costs CHF 48 a month on a two-year term with annual payment and allows up to three admin users. Business Plus costs CHF 69 a month on those terms and includes unlimited admin users.