Candis
Berlin AP-and-expense platform priced by document volume, with unlimited users on every plan
Quick Overview
| Company | Candis GmbH |
|---|---|
| Category | Expense Management |
| Headquarters | Berlin, Germany |
| Founded | 2015 |
| EU Presence | EU (Germany) |
| Open Source | No |
| Compliance | GoBD-certified digital archiving (Germany) |
| Pricing | Base from €389/month, Plus from €599/month, Max from €789/month, priced by document volume with unlimited users and entities; Visa corporate cards from €149/month |
| Free Option | 30-day free trial |
| Replaces | SAP Concur, Coupa, Bill.com |
Detailed Review
Candis is a Berlin accounts-payable and expense platform, founded in 2015, that prices differently from everything else in this ranking: by document volume rather than by user. Base starts at €389 a month, Plus at €599 and Max at €789, and every tier includes unlimited users and unlimited legal entities — the opposite trade-off from a per-seat tool like Bezala or Rydoo.
Invoice capture and approval sit at the centre of the product, with expense reimbursement, mileage and travel costs handled alongside rather than as the headline feature; a Visa corporate card is available as a separate add-on from €149 a month. GoBD-certified archiving — the German standard for tax-relevant digital records — is built in, which matters specifically for a German Steuerberater.
For a company whose real cost driver is invoice volume rather than headcount, or that wants every subsidiary on one contract without per-user fees, that pricing model is the actual pitch. For a smaller team with few invoices but many expense-filing employees, a per-user competitor is likely to be cheaper.
What Candis does well
- Unlimited users and legal entities on every plan
- Priced by document volume, not headcount
- GoBD-certified archiving for German tax records
- 30-day free trial
- DATEV, SAP Business One and Business Central integrations
Where Candis falls short
- Volume-based pricing can cost more for high-headcount, low-volume teams
- Visa card is a separate add-on
- German-market focus in its compliance features
- Minimum monthly cost higher than most per-user tools here
Standout feature. Priced by document volume with unlimited users included, the opposite bet from every per-seat tool here.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Unlimited users and legal entities on every plan
- Priced by document volume, not headcount
- GoBD-certified archiving for German tax records
- 30-day free trial
- DATEV, SAP Business One and Business Central integrations
Cons
- Volume-based pricing can cost more for high-headcount, low-volume teams
- Visa card is a separate add-on
- German-market focus in its compliance features
- Minimum monthly cost higher than most per-user tools here
Alternatives to Candis
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Candis?
Candis is a Berlin accounts-payable and expense platform, founded in 2015, that prices differently from everything else in this ranking: by document volume rather than by user. Base starts at €389 a month, Plus at €599 and Max at €789, and every tier includes unlimited users and unlimited legal entities — the opposite trade-off from a per-seat tool like Bezala or Rydoo.
Where is Candis based?
Candis operates from Berlin, Germany, which places it under EU (Germany). Compliance: GoBD-certified digital archiving (Germany).
What does Candis cost?
Base from €389/month, Plus from €599/month, Max from €789/month, priced by document volume with unlimited users and entities; Visa corporate cards from €149/month. 30-day free trial.
Who is Candis best for?
German companies pricing AP and expenses by document volume. Priced by document volume with unlimited users included, the opposite bet from every per-seat tool here.
What are the drawbacks of Candis?
Volume-based pricing can cost more for high-headcount, low-volume teams. Visa card is a separate add-on. German-market focus in its compliance features. Minimum monthly cost higher than most per-user tools here.
Is Candis a good alternative to SAP Concur?
Candis is built as a European alternative to SAP Concur: Berlin AP-and-expense platform priced by document volume, with unlimited users on every plan. It will not be a like-for-like feature match in every respect, so check the review above for where the two genuinely differ before switching.
How does Candis compare to other Expense Management tools?
Candis is one of several European Expense Management tools we cover. It is most often compared with SAP Concur, Coupa, Bill.com.