Quipu alternative with inbox and CRM
Quipu invoices well. Viruta adds unified inbox, sales pipeline and a tax hub for conversation-led businesses.
- ·CRM + pipeline
- ·Expense OCR + VAT
- ·Pro from €19/mo
Key difference
Quipu centres on the invoice. Viruta centres on the relationship: messages, leads, quotes, Verifactu invoices and VAT.
Who it’s for
Spanish freelancers and SMEs who want fewer tools and a daily sales workflow with Verifactu compliance.
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How Viruta compares
Against Holded, Quipu, Factura Directa and respond.io: we're not a full ERP or a global messaging platform. Viruta combines inbox, CRM and Spanish fiscal invoicing in one flow.
| Capability | Viruta | Holded | Quipu | Factura Directa | respond.io |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Message to invoice in one place | |||||
| Unified inbox + native WhatsApp | |||||
| Message → quote → Verifactu invoice | |||||
| Verifactu / SIF | |||||
| VAT settlement 303/390 | |||||
| Expense OCR (receipt → expense) | |||||
| CRM + pipeline + AI | |||||
| Payroll / full accounting ERP | |||||
| Generous free plan |
Viruta vs Holded
Holded is a powerful accounting ERP; Viruta focuses on conversations and sales without ERP complexity.
- Unified inbox with WhatsApp, Gmail and Instagram in one thread
- From client message to quote and Verifactu invoice without exporting
- Free plan with 25 invoices/month — start without an ERP
Viruta vs Quipu
Quipu invoices well; Viruta adds a unified inbox and the full thread through VAT.
- CRM with pipeline and AI lead scoring from the inbox
- Receipt OCR and integrated VAT 303 dashboard
- Less accounting software, more daily sales workflow
Viruta vs Factura Directa
Factura Directa focuses on invoicing; Viruta integrates CRM, channels and VAT settlement.
- Conversations and documents in the same app
- Verifactu, fiscal QR and 303/390 drafts
- 14-day Business trial for AEAT submit
Viruta vs respond.io
respond.io is messaging and automation; Viruta invoices and settles tax in Spain.
- Legal Spanish invoices with Verifactu, not just chatbots
- Quotes, payments and deductible expenses in Spain
- Built for freelancers and SMEs, not enterprise support teams
Indicative comparison based on public features as of June 2026. Holded and Quipu cover payroll and advanced accounting that Viruta does not aim to replace in v1.