Last updated: Maart 2026
Klusmaat vs Excel: when do you switch?
Most tradespeople use Excel or Word for their quotes. And honestly: if you do 3 jobs per month, that works fine. But when you grow, it becomes a nightmare.
From copy-paste to automation
Information based on publicly available data. Features and pricing may have changed. We recommend verifying directly with: Excel / Word
Comparison at a glance
| Category | Klusmaat | Excel / Word |
|---|---|---|
| Everything in one place | Quote, invoice, schedule, client — all connected | Separate files, manual tracking |
| Errors | No copy-paste errors, automatic VAT | Full control over layout |
| Client experience | Professional client portal, not a PDF attachment | You already know it, no learning curve |
| Follow-up | Klusmaat reminds you of forgotten invoices and quotes | No internet needed |
| Time savings | 6 hours less per week on admin | Free (if you have a license) |
Feature comparison
| Feature | Klusmaat | Excel / Word |
|---|---|---|
| AI Voice Assistant | ||
| Automatic quotes | ||
| iDEAL payment links in invoices | ||
| Client portal (not a PDF) | ||
| Automatic payment reminders | ||
| Smart scheduling with travel time | ||
| Unified Inbox | ||
| Work orders with digital signature | ||
| Google Calendar sync | ||
| Mobile app |
Where Excel / Word excels
- You do fewer than 3 jobs per month
- You have a partner/accountant who handles everything
- You don't mind spending evenings behind the laptop
Where Klusmaat excels
- You lose more than 4 hours per week on administration
- You forget to send invoices
- You make copy-paste errors in quotes
- You have more than 5 active jobs
- You want your evenings back
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