Exact Online vs Melio

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Two Bookkeeping tools side by side: what each does, what it costs and who it suits.

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The verdict Side by side Plans and pricing Who each is for Other options

The verdict

On the data we hold, Melio comes out ahead. Here is why, point by point.

What the data says

Only Melio has a free plan to start on.
In our Bookkeeping ranking, Melio places 6 and Exact Online 2 of 20.

Side by side

Exact Online and Melio compared
At a glance	Exact Online	MEMelio
Starts at	€49/mo	$20/mo
Free plan	No	Yes
API	Yes	Yes
MCP server	Not known yet	No
Links	Visit	Visit

Plans and pricing

Exact Online

EssentialsEntry bookkeeping plan.€49/mo
PlusMid-tier bookkeeping plan.€99/mo
ProfessionalProfessional bookkeeping plan.€159/mo
PremiumTop bookkeeping plan.€299/mo

Melio

Coresmall teams with moderate AP volume$25/mo
Boostscaling companies needing advanced workflows$55/mo
Unlimitedlarger businesses requiring unlimited users$80/mo

Prices as the vendors list them. They change often; the final price is on their sites.

Who each is for

Choose Exact Online if…

Dutch small and mid-sized businesses and their accountants that want bookkeeping, invoicing, VAT filing and bank reconciliation in one system, with AI agents handling routine entries.

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Choose Melio if…

We haven't written up who Melio suits yet.

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