Comparison
Hayes Strategic vs Contasimple
Two very different tools that are sometimes confused. We analyze their real differences and who each one is a fit for.
Contasimple is one of the most popular solutions in Spain for freelancers and very small SMBs. Its strength is simplified tax accounting: filing tax forms, legal invoicing, and official accounting books. Hayes Strategic operates at a different level: it doesn't replace your accountant or file tax forms, but rather gives you strategic financial intelligence to make decisions. They are complementary tools rather than direct competitors.
Hayes Strategic is best for
- Startups and SMBs that need advanced CFO metrics (LTV, CAC, Runway)
- Founders who want treasury projections and real-time analysis
- Growing companies with more than 5 employees or recurring revenue
- Businesses that want a powerful visual dashboard
- Financial consultants who need white-label
Contasimple is best for
- Individual freelancers who need basic invoicing
- Small SMBs in Spain that need to file AEAT tax forms
- Businesses that prioritize tax compliance over strategic analysis
- Companies with an external accounting firm that need file compatibility
- Users looking for the most affordable option with Spanish tax integration
Detailed feature comparison
| Feature | Hayes Strategic | Contasimple |
|---|---|---|
| CFO Advisory (LTV, CAC, Runway) | ||
| Financial KPI dashboard | ||
| SaaS metrics analysis | ||
| Cash flow projections | ||
| Advanced P&L with charts | ||
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Treasury with projections | ||
| Executive PDF reports | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| White-label | ||
| Legal invoicing (Spain) | ||
| Tax forms 303, 130, 100 filing | ||
| Official accounting books | ||
| SII (Immediate Supply of Information) | ||
| Integration with accounting firms | ||
| Strategic vs tax focus | Strategic | Tax |
| Starting price | $9.99/mo | ~€7/mo |
💰 About pricing
Contasimple has plans starting at roughly €7/mo in its basic version for freelancers. Hayes Strategic starts at $9.99/mo with all CFO advisory features. The price is similar, but they offer very different things.
Verdict
If you're a freelancer or a very small SMB in Spain and what you need is to comply with the tax authority (legal invoicing, tax forms, official books), Contasimple is the obvious choice. But if your business is growing, you have recurring revenue, you need to understand your runway, your unit economics, and your customers' behavior, and you want to make strategic decisions based on data, Hayes Strategic is built for you. Many founders use both: Contasimple (or their accountant with Contasimple) for tax compliance, and Hayes for strategic analysis and executive reporting.
Try Hayes Strategic for free
No credit card required. CFO advisory, treasury, P&L, and real-time reports.