I've used Excel for years. Why should I switch?

If Excel runs smoothly and you're happy with it, you don't need to switch. Klusmaat makes sense the moment you notice quotes slipping, invoices going out late, or clients asking for digital payment options.

Can I import my Excel files?

Yes. You can import client data from Excel, and Klusmaat can read existing quotes to learn your brands, margins, and standard exclusions.

Isn't Klusmaat overkill for a small self-employed worker?

The Solo plan (from €39/month, annual subscription) is specifically built for the tradesperson working alone — every feature is included; there's no hidden enterprise tier with more. Whether it's worth it depends on how much time you currently spend on quotes, invoices, and follow-up.

Last updated: June 2026

Klusmaat vs Excel: when is the right moment?

Excel and Word are the most common tools for quotes in the Dutch trades — and at low volumes they do the job fine. Klusmaat becomes interesting when client contact, follow-up, and invoicing start running across your workday. Here's where the two trade places.

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Comparison at a glance

Comparison at a glance — Klusmaat vs Excel / Word
Category	Klusmaat	Excel / Word
Structure	Quote, invoice, schedule, and client data linked together	Separate files per job — you maintain the connection yourself
Input	Voice, photo, WhatsApp — or typing if you prefer	Typing everything yourself, your own layout, your own formulas
Client experience	Client gets a portal with status, acceptance, and iDEAL payment	Client gets a PDF attached to your email
Follow-up	Automatic reminders for quotes and unpaid invoices	You remember yourself when something needs following up
Price	From €39/month (annual subscription), all-in	Free if you already have an Office license

Structure

Klusmaat

Quote, invoice, schedule, and client data linked together

Excel / Word

Separate files per job — you maintain the connection yourself

Input

Klusmaat

Voice, photo, WhatsApp — or typing if you prefer

Excel / Word

Typing everything yourself, your own layout, your own formulas

Client experience

Klusmaat

Client gets a portal with status, acceptance, and iDEAL payment

Excel / Word

Client gets a PDF attached to your email

Follow-up

Klusmaat

Automatic reminders for quotes and unpaid invoices

Excel / Word

You remember yourself when something needs following up

Price

Klusmaat

From €39/month (annual subscription), all-in

Excel / Word

Free if you already have an Office license

Feature comparison

Feature comparison — Klusmaat vs Excel / Word
Feature	Klusmaat	Excel / Word
AI Voice Assistant	Yes	No
Automatic quotes	Yes	No
iDEAL payment links in invoices	Yes	No
Client portal (not a PDF)	Yes	No
Automatic payment reminders	Yes	No
Smart scheduling with travel time	Yes	No
Unified Inbox	Yes	No
Work orders with digital signature	Yes	No
Google Calendar sync	Yes	No
Mobile app	Yes	Yes

Where Excel / Word excels

You send fewer than 2 quotes per month and make few invoices
Your clients don't expect an online portal or digital payment option
Your workflow with your accountant runs smoothly on Excel exports

Where Klusmaat excels

You send quotes and invoices weekly
You lose time copy-pasting between files
Clients ask about online status or iDEAL links
Invoices sometimes slip or get followed up too late
You work on the move more than behind a desk

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