Your business. Finally simple.
Create invoices, track your time and keep your finances in check – all in one place. Explained in plain language, not bureaucratic jargon.
No credit card required · Free to start
Bureaucracy does not have to be complicated
Gewerber removes the typical hurdles – so you can focus on your work.
Plain language, not legalese
Small-business VAT, §19, ELSTER – we explain every term right where you need it.
Everything in one place
Invoices, time tracking and bookkeeping in a single tool. No more juggling spreadsheets and folders.
In your language
In German, English or Russian. Perfect for anyone building a business in Germany without working in German.
One tool for your whole business day
Four modules that work together seamlessly.
Guidance & education
Understand what you are doing – with explanations right in your flow.
Learn more →Up and running in three steps
No setup hassle – just get going.
Create your business profile
Sign up and add your business type, small-business status and details. We set everything up correctly.
Create your first invoice
Pick a template, fill in the fields and get a finished PDF – with correct VAT logic applied.
Track time & finances
Track your time, turn it into invoices and stay on top of income and expenses at all times.
Open Core – transparent and fair
The core of Gewerber is open source (MIT). Host it yourself, extend it and shape it. Advanced modules are available as SaaS.
Open source (MIT)
The core of the platform – free and community-driven.
- •Core platform & authentication
- •Invoicing (without payments)
- •Time tracking
- •Basic accounting
- •Guidance system & UI kit
Commercial modules
Advanced features as SaaS for Pro and Business.
- •Banking integration (PSD2)
- •Tax / ELSTER
- •Employees & payroll
- •Subscriptions & billing
- •AI assistant
What users say
Finally a tool that answers my questions instead of raising more. My first invoice was done in five minutes.
Anna K.
Graphic designer, Berlin
As a non-native speaker, German bookkeeping was a nightmare. Gewerber in English changed everything.
Dmytro S.
IT freelancer, Munich
Fair pricing that grows with you
Start free and upgrade when you are ready.
Free
For getting your business started.
- ✓Limited number of invoices
- ✓Basic time tracking
- ✓Basic accounting
- ✓Guidance & checklists
- ✓Gewerber branding on invoices
Pro
For established solo owners.
- ✓Unlimited invoices
- ✓Unlimited time tracking
- ✓Online payments
- ✓Advanced accounting
- ✓Banking integration
- ✓No branding · Priority support
Business
For teams and multiple businesses.
- ✓Everything in Pro
- ✓Employees & payroll export
- ✓Advanced analytics
- ✓Manage multiple businesses
- ✓Accountant collaboration
Frequently asked questions
Who is Gewerber for?
For sole proprietors, small businesses and micro-businesses in Germany – as well as freelancers and small agencies.
Is Gewerber really free?
Yes. The open-source core is free and can be self-hosted. Advanced features are available in the Pro and Business SaaS tiers.
Which languages are supported?
Gewerber is available in German, English and Russian.
Do you support the small-business rule?
Yes. The small-business rule (§19 UStG) and VAT logic are built right into invoicing.