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After the first year since the launch of Banana Accounting Plus, the outcome is definitely positive. There have been some criticisms regarding the switch to a subscription model, especially from users accustomed to a one-time license. At the same time, many users appreciated the new approach, which allows working with software that is always up-to-date and compatible with the latest computers.
In recent years, the technological landscape has changed rapidly. Operating systems and the technologies that computers rely on are updated more frequently, and accounting software must keep up to remain reliable over time. In this scenario, the one-time purchase model, which worked well when changes were slower, is no longer suitable. Previous versions may in some cases continue to work on new computers, but this is not guaranteed and problems may arise over time. The shift to a subscription model stems from the need for continuity and constant updates.
We remind users of previous versions that they can try Banana Accounting Plus for free for 1 month.
Banana Accounting Plus is a highly appreciated version
Among the positive aspects is certainly the high level of appreciation for the new version from users. Among the various new features and improvements introduced, the following functionalities received the most positive feedback:
- The new balance column, which makes accounting control easier and saves time.
- Improved and more carefully crafted error alerts and documentation.
- The new Estimates and Invoices and Inventory applications.
- Stability and full compatibility with files from previous versions, both for reading and writing, which made adoption extremely simple.
- The ability, with a single subscription, to manage multiple accounts for different companies and individuals, and to have a complete set of applications to meet all needs.
Criticism and praise for the subscription system
The most discussed change was the switch to the subscription system. Some users still prefer the perpetual license (one-time purchase), which in the past allowed them to plan costs over very long periods.
The most positive feedback about the subscription system, however, comes from users who are very loyal to Banana Accounting. They appreciate being able to rely on a constantly updated program with a low annual fee, without the need for version upgrades, re-installations, or additional purchases over time.
The presentation of the new version 10.0.10, the latest updates and the various improvements introduced confirmed for many that the switch to a subscription model was a decision aimed at ensuring continuity and software stability.
A more efficient development method
In an environment of increasingly rapid technological change, the way Banana Accounting is developed has also had to evolve, adapting to how software is now created and maintained.
Operating systems for personal computers and mobile devices are provided free of charge and evolve quickly. Developers focus mainly on introducing new features, which impacts software compatibility. Continuing to offer high-quality software has therefore become more demanding. In this new technological context, releasing a new version every three years was no longer appropriate.
The move to a subscription model was therefore essential and also challenging from a technical and organizational perspective, particularly in terms of adapting the purchasing and payment procedures. The fact that this change happened during a pandemic certainly did not help.
More than a year after the release of the new version, we have started to see positive effects, especially the ability to:
- Adapt the program more quickly to changes in operating systems and regulations.
- More easily accommodate user requests.
- Continuously improve documentation and add new extensions.
- Avoid major marketing costs for launching new versions, which brought no added value to users.
We are confident that the benefits will become increasingly visible, especially when it comes to adapting to new operating systems.
- Use of Windows 11.
- Support for the new Apple Macs with ARM processors.
- Use of Banana Accounting directly in the browser.
- Adaptation to new versions of mobile systems.
- See Roadmap 2022 (in English), which also indicates that work is well underway to adopt new technologies that will keep Banana Accounting current until 2030.
In light of these changes, we would like to remind you of some important aspects related to the Banana Accounting Plus subscription.
A subscription different from cloud-based software
The Banana Accounting subscription is completely different from cloud-based software subscriptions, because Banana Accounting is installed on your computer or network:
- You choose where to save your data.
- Your data is always yours and you always have access to it. You can choose whether to save it on your computer, on a cloud service like Dropbox, iCloud, or on your mobile device or an external drive or USB stick.
- When the subscription expires, Banana Accounting+ switches to free mode. You can still use the software to open and print your files.
- Manage as many accounts as you like.
- You can create and manage an unlimited number of accounts without paying anything extra.
- You can easily share your files with your clients or your accountant.
Easy transition to the new version
We have made it as easy as possible to switch from previous versions to Banana Accounting+, offering full compatibility: the usage, commands, and file format remain the same.
Switching to Banana Accounting+ is simple, just install the software and open your file. You will immediately notice several small improvements that make it easier to use and speed up your work.
Banana Accounting+ continues to open accounting files from the earliest versions.
Documentation and support
With Banana Accounting+, we have further improved the documentation and made it even more easily accessible from within the program. With the subscription, we can work on a single version, making it easier for us to keep the documentation up to date, improve it, and align it with software progress. The subscription will therefore have a positive impact on your experience, making it easier to find what you’re looking for quickly, with clear and effective explanations.
Advanced Plan
The transition to a subscription was also an opportunity to meet the needs of more advanced and regular users.
The Advanced plan offers additional features, without complicating the use for beginners. Several new features were added this year to the Advanced plan that are very useful for frequent users.
Improved support
As everyone knows, offering personalized support is very demanding and costly.
Banana Accounting is easy to use. Almost all commands, dialogs, and alerts are linked to a help page. If you make a mistake, you can easily fix it. For this reason, most Banana Accounting users do not require personalized support and prefer to keep costs as low as possible.
We have therefore created two categories of personalized support:
- The Professional plan includes technical support only for installation or startup issues.
- The Advanced plan includes technical support for more general issues.
With the Advanced plan, users can count on technical support from specialized staff.
Our partners, specialists in training or in accounting and tax matters, can assist you with specific expertise.
Extensions for legal and tax compliance
Extensions are additional components available on our website that can be installed as needed. They are mainly used for VAT reports and balance sheets and present data in accordance with national standards. They update automatically, allowing us to respond quickly to regulatory changes and to meet the needs reported by our users.
Banana Accounting+ brings several important improvements in this area as well. The subscription has already allowed us to develop additional extensions, and many more will follow.
Wide selection of templates with tutorials
Banana Accounting+ offers a wide range of ready-to-use, fully customizable templates, already configured for different situations and countries. The templates make it easy to get started with Banana Accounting+, but also allow regular users to use it for other accounting purposes.
The subscription allows us to dedicate more resources to creating new templates, updating them, and preparing tutorials that explain how to use them.
Bringing people closer to accounting
Bringing people closer to accounting is one of our goals. With the Banana name, we help people understand that accounting is within everyone's reach. Accounting is a basic skill that is useful in business, associations, public institutions, and private life. Learning to manage accounting makes people more independent, better able to reach their goals, more prepared for difficult times, and capable of avoiding excessive debt.
- We try to lower the entry barrier by offering professional software that is easy to use.
- We collaborate with institutions and individuals who provide training.
We offer our software for free to schools and work with them to make it suitable for teaching at different educational levels. - We offer the complete free version of Cash Manager and preconfigured templates so that students, families, and startups can manage a budget, create a cash flow plan, and manage their income and expenses using professional-level tools.
- With the free version, we give everyone the opportunity to practice double-entry accounting.
- We provide supporting documentation for those who need to manage accounting.
- Those who learn to use Banana Accounting can easily use any other accounting software. This increases their chances of finding employment in any company.
By spreading the word about Banana Accounting, whether through word of mouth or social channels, you can help make accounting more accessible to people and give a fresher and more modern image of accounting and those who do it.
Thank you for your attention and for the support you will continue to give us.
Domenico Zucchetti
CEO and founder of Banana.ch SA
Updates:
Page updated on 21.01.2026.