Magic Heidi writes invoices too. It doesn't do bookkeeping.
Magic Heidi is a strong invoicing app for freelancers - with native apps for iOS, Android, macOS and Windows. LumaBill goes three steps further.
Real double-entry bookkeeping from CHF 19
Magic Heidi records invoices and expenses - but there is no double-entry bookkeeping, no P&L, no balance sheet and no VAT report. LumaBill Pro delivers the full bookkeeping stack for CHF 19: CAMT.053 bank import, fiscal-year close and a GeBüV-compliant audit export included.
Multiple companies, one account
Magic Heidi is built for a single freelancer. Running several companies - as a founder, with a side business or a holding? LumaBill Pro manages up to 5 company profiles in one account, switching with one click.
Run your books by AI (MCP server)
Connect Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor straight to LumaBill: "Create an invoice for client X". A native MCP server gives your AI assistant full, secure access - something Magic Heidi doesn't offer.
LumaBill vs. Magic Heidi
An honest comparison. Where Magic Heidi is ahead, we say so.
Magic Heidi pricing as of July 2026 on magicheidi.ch: a free plan plus Pro from CHF 25/mo on annual billing. Magic Heidi's own pages quote different monthly-billing figures, so no monthly price is stated here. Magic Heidi's AI receipt scanning is included in its single plan, but there is no bookkeeping underneath it. LumaBill is a mobile-optimised web app, Magic Heidi offers native apps. LumaBill prices are for monthly billing; on annual billing CHF 7.50 / 15.83 / 24.17 per month.
Switching from Magic Heidi is easy
Nobody likes losing data or time. So we make the switch easy and low-commitment.
Frequently asked questions about the Magic Heidi alternative
What is the best Magic Heidi alternative in Switzerland?
It depends on whether you only write invoices or also need to keep books. Magic Heidi is a strong invoicing app with native apps and AI receipt scanning. If you also need real double-entry bookkeeping with a P&L, balance sheet, VAT report and a GeBüV-compliant audit export, LumaBill is the better Magic Heidi alternative.
What can LumaBill do that Magic Heidi cannot?
Double-entry bookkeeping with a journal and chart of accounts, P&L, balance sheet and VAT reports, fiscal-year close with a GeBüV-compliant audit export, CAMT.053 bank import, up to 5 company profiles in one account, and a native MCP server that lets you run your books from Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor.
Can I migrate my data from Magic Heidi to LumaBill?
Yes. Contacts, clients and line items can be imported via CSV, or you start fresh in a few minutes. You can export everything again at any time as CSV, PDF or a GeBüV-compliant audit export, with no lock-in.
Where is Magic Heidi stronger than LumaBill?
On native apps. Magic Heidi ships its own apps for iPhone, Android, Mac and Windows and offers a free entry plan with 3 invoices and 3 receipts. LumaBill is a mobile-optimised web app with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required.
Sources
- Magic Heidi pricing - official pricing page, accessed 26 July 2026
- LumaBill pricing - as of July 2026