Comparison
Glimps vs Basecone: The Challenger vs The Established Standard
Basecone is the established standard for many Dutch accounting firms and is backed by Wolters Kluwer. Glimps is the modern challenger with AI-first automation and an Exact Online-only focus. In this comparison you see where Basecone is strong, how the two solutions differ in approach, and why Glimps is appealing for teams that want maximum automation and predictable costs.
Last updated: January 2026
Quick comparison
| Feature | Glimps | Basecone |
|---|---|---|
| Owner | Independent | Wolters Kluwer |
| Technology | Modern AI/ML | OCR + posting proposals |
| AI GL Prediction | ✅ Advanced | ✅ Basic |
| 3-way PO matching | ✅ Live | ❌ |
| Pricing model | Flat monthly | Per invoice (€0.29) |
| UI/UX | Modern | Functional, established |
| Setup | Minutes | Standard |
| Exact certified | ✅ | ✅ |
| Market share | Growing | Market leader |
Pricing example (300 invoices/month)
Glimps Professional
€149/maand, all-inclusive
- 300 invoices included
- 3 authorizers included
- AI GL prediction + PO matching
Basecone Standard + authorizers
€1 + (300 × €0.29) = €88 + authorizers
With 3 authorizers: €88 + €13.50 = €101.50
Basecone is cheaper at lower volumes. Glimps offers extra automation and PO matching. At higher volumes the difference narrows.
Our AI & technologyBest for
Glimps
- Teams that want modern AI and high touchless rates.
- Exact Online-only organizations that need PO matching.
- Finance teams that want predictable monthly costs.
Basecone
- Accountants who want a familiar and proven workflow.
- Teams that prefer the largest market leader.
- Organizations with lower volumes and focus on OCR.
FAQ
Is Basecone cheaper at low volumes?
Often yes. Basecone charges per invoice, so low volumes can be relatively cost-effective. At higher volumes, variable costs add up.
Why do you call Glimps the modern choice?
Glimps uses AI-first GL prediction, offers live 3-way matching, and has a modern workflow UX. Basecone is stable and widely adopted, but does not offer native 3-way PO matching or a direct database connection.
Are both Exact Online partners?
Yes. Both Basecone and Glimps are official Exact Online partners.
Does Basecone offer PO matching?
Basecone does not offer native 3-way PO matching. Glimps does, including direct database connections.
Which tool is better for accounting firms?
Many accountants are familiar with Basecone. For firms that want to modernize and want predictable pricing, Glimps is a strong alternative.
Alternatives
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Last verified: July 16, 2026. The claims about competitors in this comparison were checked against the public product pages below.
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Disclosure: Glimps is the author of this comparison and is itself a vendor in this market.
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