Best software for joinery businesses in Switzerland
In a joinery, every hour in the workshop and on installation counts, and there is a lot of material. What matters is time tracking per job, quotes and a solution that brings materials, jobs and invoices together.
Our recommendation
- Time tracking: ZEIT AG · Cheapest matching solution: TimeStatement
- ERP: Abacus
- CRM: Exxas · Cheapest matching solution: Swiss21
Time tracking
Book workshop and installation hours straight to the job.
What matters: Mobile app, Book time to projects
Our recommendation: ZEIT AG (meets all criteria and has the highest score)
| Solution | Mobile app | Book time to projects | Score | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZEIT AG | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 100Excellent | Price on request |
| TimeSafe | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 95Excellent5 of 6 items checked | from CHF 2 / month |
| MOCO | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 85Very good4 of 6 items checked | from EUR 15 / month |
| TimeStatement | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 80Very good | from CHF 0 / month |
| ClickTime | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 80Very good4 of 6 items checked | from CHF 41 / year |
ERP
Stock, jobs and invoices with VAT in one system.
What matters: Inventory management, QR-bill, VAT return
Our recommendation: Abacus (meets all criteria and has the highest score)
| Solution | Inventory management | QR-bill | VAT return | Score | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abacus | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | 92Excellent5 of 6 items checked | Price depends on project scope, quote via partner |
| Proffix Px5 | ✓ Yes | Ask the provider | Ask the provider | 65Good2 of 6 items checked | from CHF 62.10 / month |
| Odoo | ✓ Yes | Ask the provider | Ask the provider | 65Good2 of 6 items checked | Prices on odoo.com, not stated in CHF |
| weclapp | ✓ Yes | Ask the provider | Ask the provider | 50Satisfactory2 of 6 items checked | from EUR 39 / month |
CRM
Write quotes quickly and follow up.
What matters: Create quotes
Our recommendation: Exxas (meets all criteria and has the highest score)
| Solution | Create quotes | Score | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exxas | ✓ Yes | 88Very good4 of 5 items checked | from CHF 19 / month |
| Blond.swiss | ✓ Yes | 88Very good4 of 5 items checked | from CHF 25 / month |
| bexio | ✓ Yes | 88Very good4 of 5 items checked | from CHF 35 / month |
| Swiss21 | ✓ Yes | 81Very good3 of 5 items checked | from CHF 0 / month |
| ambera | ✓ Yes | 81Very good3 of 5 items checked | from CHF 29 / month |
How the recommendations are made: we count how many of the listed criteria a solution meets according to our checked data, then the score for the software type counts, then the lower price. Commissions have no influence. We have not tested the programs in our own business. How we rate
Frequently asked questions
Joinery: what is the best software?
According to our verified data, these solutions meet all the criteria listed and have the highest score: Time tracking: ZEIT AG, ERP: Abacus, CRM: Exxas. Commissions have no influence on the ranking.
Do I need specialised industry software for joinery businesses?
There are industry solutions, for example for costing, parts lists or connecting CNC machines. We do not compare them yet. For time tracking, quotes, invoices, accounting and payroll, general SME solutions are often enough for small businesses. You will find them here.
How do hours from the site end up on the invoice?
The easiest way is time tracking that assigns hours directly to a job. Check whether it can pass the hours to your accounting or ERP software. Otherwise you have to retype the timesheets by hand.
Do I need the QR-bill?
Yes, if your invoices include a payment slip. Since 1 October 2022, the old red and orange payment slips can no longer be used. Make sure your accounting or ERP software creates QR-bills.
Do I have to record my employees' working time?
Yes, as a rule. The Swiss Labour Act requires employers to document working and rest times (Art. 46 ArG, Art. 73 ArGV 1). Simplified recording or waiving it is only allowed under certain conditions. Mobile time tracking makes this easy on site.