Kontab review

Updated September 28, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team · Facts checked September 26, 2026

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Our verdict

Kontab suits a small business that wants payroll handled inside the same account, rather than adding a separate payroll tool. There is a free plan plus a trial of 30 days, and paid plans start at $10.99 for 1 user only.

Key facts

Best for
A small business wanting a free start with payroll in the same subscription.
Price from
$10.99 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free plan
Yes (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Free trial length
30 days (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Users included
1 (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Payroll
Included (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Bank feeds
No (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Legal entity
Solèy Technologies Ltd. (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Support channels
Email, Help-centre (Source, checked September 26, 2026)
Audience
Small business
Pricing model
Free plan, Free trial
Official website
kontab.net

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Payroll is included in the subscription, so a second payroll product is not needed.
  • A free plan is offered, so the books can run at no cost at the start.
  • Paid plans start at $10.99, under the accounting-software median of €16.66.
  • A trial of 30 days gives room to judge the paid tiers before paying.

Cons

  • Bank feeds are not available, so every transaction has to be entered by hand.
  • Support runs on email and help centre only, so there is no phone line for urgent questions.
  • Plans include 1 user, so extra users change the quote.
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Who it suits

  • A small business that wants accounts and payroll in the same subscription.
  • A founder who wants to keep the books before committing to a paid plan.
  • A business comfortable entering transactions by hand rather than linking a bank.

Who should look elsewhere

  • Anyone who wants transactions pulled in automatically, since Kontab has no bank feeds.
  • Qonto, priced from €9, if you want to compare a euro entry figure.
  • Accountable, priced from €9.90, or Billy, priced from DKK 160, if you are shopping across currencies.

What you get free

You can start on the free plan, so the books run at no cost while the business is still small. There is also a free trial of 30 days if you would rather look at the paid tiers first. Either route lets you look before you pay, and the free plan stays available as the everyday option rather than a timed offer.

How Kontab compares

Frequently asked questions

How much does Kontab cost to start?+

Paid plans start at $10.99 and cover 1 user. That entry figure sits below the accounting-software median of €16.66. A free plan is offered as well, so you can hold off on any spend until the business needs a paid tier.

Is there a free plan, and how long is the trial?+

Yes, there is a free plan, and the free trial runs 30. Both entry routes come with the product, so you can look it over before paying anything. The trial suits a quick check, while the free plan suits staying put for longer.

Does the plan include payroll?+

Yes, payroll is included in the subscription. You run pay for staff and the bookkeeping from the same account rather than buying a second product, which suits a small business that wants fewer tools to manage.

Can Kontab pull transactions in from a bank?+

No, bank feeds are not part of the product, so you enter transactions yourself. That works for light bookkeeping but makes manual entry the norm. Weigh it against the free plan and the entry price of $10.99 before choosing.

How do you get help?+

Support runs on email and help centre, so you reach the team by email or through the help centre. No phone line is listed, which suits people who prefer to write a question down and keep the answer on file.

Who is Kontab built for?+

Kontab is aimed at small businesses, and the packaging fits that audience. A free plan, payroll in the subscription and a trial of 30 days cover the early stage, when keeping costs flat matters more than breadth.

Who runs Kontab?+

Kontab is operated by Solèy Technologies Ltd., the legal entity named behind the product. Paid plans start at $10.99, quoted in US dollars, so a buyer paying in another currency should expect the total to shift. Check your own currency before you commit.

How many people can use a Kontab plan?+

Plans include 1 user, so a solo setup sits at the entry price of $10.99. Extra users change the quote, which matters as soon as anyone else needs access. A business that is already multi-person should check the per-user figure before signing up.

Sources

  • kontab.net/contact checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Audience, Support channels

    “Connected accounting for small businesses”

  • kontab.net/faq checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Bank feeds

    “this is not an automatic live bank feed”

  • kontab.net/features checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Payroll

    “Saint Lucia payroll workflows are available on Professional”

  • kontab.net/pricing checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Free plan, Free trial length, Pricing model, Price from, Users included

    “US$0/ month”

  • kontab.net/why-kontab checked September 26, 2026

    Backs: Legal entity

    “Kontab is built by Solèy Technologies Ltd. in Gros Islet, Saint Lucia”

Compiled from 5 source pages, checked September 26, 2026. We did not open an account.

Not confirmed yet: Local compliance.

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A small business wanting a free start with payroll in the same subscription.

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