Faktora ‑ EU E‑Invoicing vs ZUGFeRD Invoice
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026.
The short answer
- Only Faktora lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Faktora and $15/month for ZUGFeRD Invoice.
- Faktora lists 2 features ZUGFeRD Invoice’s listing doesn’t mention, including Credit notes, File naming.
Head to head
Free
- · 10 e-invoices per month
- · Credit notes always free
- · No credit card required
- · XRechnung 3.0 and ZUGFeRD formats
Pro
- · Auto-invoice on payment or shipment
- · Priority support
- · Unlimited e-invoices
Starter
Growth
Unlimited
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureFrom 2027 and 2028, invoices between businesses in Germany must be e-invoices, whether or not your customer has a VAT ID (§14(2) UStG). Faktora creates XRechnung and ZUGFeRD from every order, including gross prices, discounts and partial refunds; the format is tested with the official KOSIT validator. Refunds become credit notes, automatically if you like.
Germany requires all businesses to receive e-invoices; issuing becomes mandatory 2027-2028, France follows 2026. A plain PDF no longer counts. This app turns any order into a validated EN 16931 e-invoice: a readable PDF/A-3 with the legally required XML embedded. Enter your seller details once, click "ZUGFeRD PDF" on any order, send it. Validated with the industry-standard Mustang engine before delivery.
- One-click e-invoices from any order — XML and PDF in seconds, retroactively too
- XRechnung, ZUGFeRD/Factur-X and Peppol formats, all EN 16931 compliant
- German VAT applied automatically for domestic, EU and export sales
- Hybrid PDF with the machine-readable XML embedded in one file
- One-click ZUGFeRD/Factur-X PDF for any order
- Validated against EN 16931 business rules before download
- Correct VAT math for tax-inclusive and tax-exclusive stores
- GDPR-friendly: order data processed transiently, never stored
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  Faktora |  ZUGFeRD Invoice |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Faktora | ZUGFeRD Invoice |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Faktora | ZUGFeRD Invoice |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $8.99/month(ahead) | $15/month |
| Longest free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | Faktora | ZUGFeRD Invoice |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #451(ahead) | #506 |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 6, 2026 | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Languages | 2 | 1 |
| Developer | GLOBYTE LTD | RENDUN LIMITED |
FAQ
Faktora and ZUGFeRD Invoice: common questions
- Is Faktora or ZUGFeRD Invoice cheaper?
- Only Faktora lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99/month for Faktora and $15/month for ZUGFeRD Invoice. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Faktora lists 2 the others don’t mention, such as Credit notes, File naming. ZUGFeRD Invoice lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as PDF generation. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.