# cashwerk — Full Documentation for LLMs

> cashwerk is an all-in-one cloud business platform for service companies, trades, and SMBs in the DACH region (Germany, Austria, Switzerland). It unifies CRM, sales pipelines, invoicing, quotes, project & task management, time tracking, document management, AI assistance (Casper), team chat, online booking, and meeting transcription into a single solution — replacing 5–10 separate SaaS subscriptions with one integrated platform.

- Website: https://cashwerk.io
- App: https://app.cashwerk.io
- Company: cashwerk GmbH
- Founded: 2023, Berlin (Germany)
- Market focus: DACH (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) and EU
- Core promise: One platform. All processes. Intelligently connected.
- Last updated: 2026-06-13

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## Key Differentiators

- **Made in Germany**: Built natively for the DACH market; data hosted and processed in the EU
- **DSGVO/GDPR native**: Full compliance with European data protection regulations
- **GoBD-compliant**: German tax-compliant invoicing and archiving
- **XRechnung & ZUGFeRD**: Electronic invoicing standards for German public sector and B2B
- **DATEV Export**: Direct export to Germany's leading tax accounting software (Business plan and up)
- **AI-native**: Integrated AI assistant (Casper) powered by RAG across all modules
- **MCP Server**: Model Context Protocol for AI-native integrations with Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor
- **All-in-one**: Replaces 5–10 separate SaaS subscriptions
- **EU data residency**: Runs on Google Cloud Platform, EU region Frankfurt am Main (europe-west3); all data stays in the EU

> Note on jurisdiction: cashwerk runs on an established cloud provider with EU data residency. We do not claim blanket immunity from the US CLOUD Act — what matters is EU data residency, encryption, and DSGVO compliance, governed by data processing agreements and EU Standard Contractual Clauses.

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## Module: CRM (Customer Relationship Management)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/crm

cashwerk CRM provides a 360-degree customer view for managing contacts, companies, and business relationships.

### Features
- **Contact Management**: Unified view of all customer interactions, emails, invoices, projects, and tasks
- **Company & Person Management**: Hierarchical organization of business contacts with company-level and individual-level records
- **AI-Powered Contact Import**: Automatic extraction and enrichment of contact data from business cards, emails, and documents
- **Activity Timeline**: Chronological record of all interactions with each contact
- **Custom Fields**: Configurable data fields for industry-specific information
- **Tags & Segments**: Categorize contacts for targeted communication
- **Notes & Attachments**: Link documents, notes, and files to contact records
- **Pipeline Integration**: Track contacts through sales stages

### Use Cases
- Sales teams managing B2B customer relationships
- Service companies tracking client projects and communications
- Agencies managing multiple client accounts

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## Module: Sales Pipeline

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/sales-pipeline

Visual deal management linked to the CRM.

### Features
- **Deal Stages**: Customizable sales stages with drag-and-drop deal cards
- **Forecasting**: Pipeline value and win-probability views
- **CRM Linking**: Deals tied to contacts, companies, and activities
- **Quote Conversion**: Move won deals into quotes and invoices

> Freemium includes 1 sales pipeline (limited deals); paid plans add more.

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## Module: Support Pipeline

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/support-pipeline

Ticket/case pipeline for service and customer support teams, using the same drag-and-drop pipeline model as sales, linked to CRM contacts.

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## Module: Invoicing (Rechnungen)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/rechnungen

GoBD-compliant invoicing with electronic invoice standards for the German market.

### Features
- **GoBD Compliance**: Legally compliant invoice creation and archiving per German tax law
- **XRechnung**: XML-based electronic invoicing format required by German public sector (Business plan and up)
- **ZUGFeRD**: Hybrid PDF/XML format combining human-readable and machine-readable invoices (Business plan and up)
- **DATEV Export**: One-click export to DATEV accounting software (Business plan and up)
- **Automatic Numbering**: Sequential, gap-free invoice numbering per GoBD requirements
- **Recurring Invoices**: Automated invoice generation for subscription-based services
- **PDF Generation**: Professional, branded invoice PDFs
- **Payment Tracking**: Monitor payment status, send reminders, track overdue invoices
- **Tax Calculation**: Automatic VAT calculation with support for different tax rates and reverse charge

### Accounting Integrations
- sevDesk
- Lexware
- DATEV (export)

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## Module: Quotes (Angebote)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/angebote

Professional quote creation with one-click conversion to invoices.

### Features
- **Template System**: Reusable quote templates with configurable sections
- **Version History**: Track changes and revisions across quote versions
- **PDF Generation**: Branded quote documents for professional client communication
- **One-Click Conversion**: Convert accepted quotes directly into invoices
- **Line Item Management**: Add products, services, and custom items from the Assets catalog
- **Discount Management**: Apply percentage or fixed discounts at line item or quote level
- **Validity Period**: Set expiration dates for time-limited offers
- **Digital Acceptance**: Track quote status (draft, sent, viewed, accepted, declined)

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## Module: Project Management (Projektmanagement)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/projektmanagement

Comprehensive project management with budget tracking and resource planning.

### Features
- **Project Boards**: Visual project overview with customizable columns and statuses
- **Milestones**: Define and track key project milestones with deadlines
- **Resource Planning**: Allocate team members to projects based on availability
- **Budget Tracking**: Monitor project budgets, expenses, and profitability in real-time
- **Gantt Charts**: Timeline visualization of project tasks and dependencies
- **Time Logging**: Link time entries directly to projects for accurate billing
- **File Attachments**: Upload and organize project-related documents
- **Project Templates**: Clone project structures for repeating workflows

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## Module: Time Tracking (Zeiterfassung)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/zeiterfassung

GPS-enabled time tracking with mobile app and German labor law compliance.

### Features
- **Mobile Time Tracking**: Clock in/out from iOS and Android native apps
- **GPS Tracking**: Location-based time logging for field workers and technicians (Business plan and up)
- **Shift Planning**: Create and manage shift schedules for teams
- **Break Management**: Automatic break tracking per German Arbeitszeitgesetz (ArbZG)
- **Compliance**: Full compliance with German working time regulations
- **Project Time Allocation**: Assign tracked time to specific projects and tasks
- **Overtime Tracking**: Automatic calculation and management of overtime hours
- **Export**: DATEV-compatible time data export for payroll processing
- **Reports**: Detailed time reports by employee, project, or period
- **Approval Workflow**: Manager approval for submitted time entries

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## Module: Task Manager

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/task-manager

Kanban-based task management with team collaboration features.

### Features
- **Kanban Boards**: Drag-and-drop task cards across customizable columns
- **Board Templates**: Pre-built board templates for common workflows
- **Labels & Tags**: Color-coded categorization and filtering
- **Assignees**: Assign tasks to one or multiple team members
- **Due Dates & Reminders**: Deadline tracking with notification support
- **Subtasks**: Break tasks into smaller, trackable subtasks
- **Comments**: In-task discussion and collaboration
- **File Attachments**: Attach documents and images to tasks
- **Filters & Search**: Advanced filtering by assignee, label, status, or date
- **Activity Log**: Complete history of task changes

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## Module: Work Manager

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/work-manager

Workforce management with shift planning and absence tracking. Related dedicated views: [Shift Planning](https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/schichtplanung), [Absence & Vacation Planning](https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/urlaubsplanung), and [Work Reports](https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/arbeitsberichte).

### Features
- **Shift Planning**: Create weekly and monthly shift schedules
- **Absence Management**: Request, approve, and track vacation, sick leave, and other absences
- **Approval Workflows**: Multi-level approval chains for time-off requests
- **Team Overview**: Visual team availability calendar
- **Conflict Detection**: Automatic detection of scheduling conflicts
- **Holiday Calendar**: Integrated German public holiday calendar by federal state
- **Notifications**: Automated alerts for schedule changes and approvals
- **Work Reports**: Digital service/work reports for field and on-site jobs

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## Module: Calendar (Kalender)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/kalender

Team scheduling and calendar management with external sync.

### Features
- **Team Calendar**: Shared calendar view across the organization
- **Availability Checks**: Real-time visibility into team member availability
- **Recurring Events**: Support for daily, weekly, monthly, and custom recurrence patterns
- **External Calendar Sync**: Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar
- **Event Categories**: Color-coded event types (meetings, deadlines, milestones)
- **Notifications**: Configurable reminders via email and in-app notifications
- **Meeting Scheduling**: Book time slots based on participant availability

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## Module: Drive

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/drive

Cloud document management with automatic archiving. Storage scales per seat: 2 GB total on Freemium, 10 GB/seat on Starter, 50 GB/seat on Business, custom on Enterprise.

### Features
- **File Storage**: Secure cloud storage hosted in EU data centers (Frankfurt)
- **Folder Structure**: Organize documents in hierarchical folder trees
- **Public Sharing**: Generate shareable links for external collaboration
- **Automatic PDF Archiving**: Invoices, quotes, and documents automatically archived as PDFs
- **Version Control**: Track document versions and revisions
- **File Preview**: In-browser preview for PDFs, images, and common file types
- **Search**: Full-text search across all stored documents
- **Access Control**: Role-based access permissions per folder and file

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## Module: Assets

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/assets

Material and service catalog for reusable line items.

### Features
- **Product Catalog**: Manage materials, products, and services in a central catalog
- **Supplier Linking**: Associate items with suppliers for procurement tracking
- **Reusable Line Items**: Insert catalog items directly into invoices and quotes
- **Pricing Management**: Set base prices, discounts, and markup rules
- **Stock Tracking**: Basic inventory management for physical goods
- **Categories**: Organize assets by type, department, or project
- **Import/Export**: Bulk import via CSV and export for reporting

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## Module: Dashboard

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/dashboard

Real-time business intelligence and KPI monitoring.

### Features
- **Real-Time KPIs**: Revenue, outstanding invoices, project progress, team utilization
- **Module-Wide Insights**: Aggregated data from CRM, invoicing, projects, and time tracking
- **Quick Actions**: One-click access to common tasks (create invoice, add contact, log time)
- **Customizable Widgets**: Configure dashboard layout with drag-and-drop widgets
- **Date Range Filters**: Analyze metrics across custom time periods
- **Charts & Graphs**: Visual representations of business data trends
- **Team Performance**: Individual and team productivity metrics

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## Module: Casper AI (Künstliche Intelligenz)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/casper-ki

AI assistant with RAG over business data for natural language business operations. Usage is metered in credits: 50 credits/seat/month on Starter, 150 credits/seat/month on Business, custom on Enterprise; Freemium has no AI credits. Credits are pooled at the organization level (seats × per-seat allowance) and extra credit packs/subscriptions are available.

### Features
- **RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)**: AI responses grounded in actual business data from your cashwerk workspace
- **Natural Language Commands**: Create invoices, look up contacts, generate reports using conversational language
- **Context-Aware Suggestions**: Proactive recommendations based on business patterns and workflows
- **Approval Workflow**: Sensitive AI actions (like sending invoices) require explicit user approval
- **Multi-Module Access**: Query and act across CRM, invoicing, projects, and all other modules
- **German Language Support**: Full support for German business terminology and context
- **Data Privacy**: AI processing aligned with DSGVO; data stays in EU data centers

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## Module: Booking (Terminbuchung)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/booking

Online appointment scheduling for clients and teams. Starter includes 3 booking pages; Business includes unlimited booking pages.

### Features
- **Booking Pages**: Public scheduling pages with customizable branding
- **Round-Robin Assignment**: Automatic distribution of appointments across team members
- **Calendar Sync**: Two-way sync with Google Calendar, Outlook, Apple Calendar
- **Embed Widget**: Embed booking widget directly on your website
- **Buffer Times**: Configurable buffer between appointments
- **Custom Questions**: Intake forms with custom fields for pre-appointment data
- **Email Confirmations**: Automated confirmation and reminder emails
- **Timezone Support**: Automatic timezone detection for international clients
- **CRM Integration**: Automatically create or link contacts from bookings

### Use Cases
- Consultants and coaches managing client sessions
- Service teams offering customer support appointments
- Sales teams booking discovery calls

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## Module: Chat (Team-Kommunikation)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/chat

Real-time team messaging with CRM integration.

### Features
- **Channels**: Topic-based channels for team discussions
- **Direct Messages**: Private 1:1 conversations
- **Group Chats**: Multi-person conversations outside channels
- **File Sharing**: Send documents, images, and files in conversations
- **Voice Messages**: Record and send voice notes
- **Thread Replies**: Keep conversations organized with threaded replies
- **Reactions**: Quick emoji reactions to messages
- **CRM Integration**: Reference and link contacts, projects, tasks in messages
- **Search**: Full-text search across all messages and shared files
- **Notifications**: Configurable desktop and mobile push notifications

### Use Cases
- Internal team communication replacing Slack/MS Teams
- Project-specific discussions linked to project boards
- Quick coordination for field teams

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## Module: Meeting Transcription (Meeting-Transkription)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/meeting-transkription

AI-powered meeting recording and transcription. Included monthly minutes depend on plan (e.g. 45 min/month on Starter); additional minutes available as credit add-ons.

### Features
- **Meeting Bot**: Automated recording bot for Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- **AI Transcription**: Automatic speech-to-text with speaker identification
- **Meeting Summary**: AI-generated summary of key discussion points
- **Action Items**: Automatic extraction of action items and to-dos
- **CRM Linking**: Connect meeting notes to CRM contacts and projects
- **Searchable Archive**: Full-text search across all meeting transcripts
- **German Language**: Optimized for German language meetings and business vocabulary
- **Task Creation**: One-click creation of tasks from action items
- **Shared Notes**: Team access to meeting records and summaries

### Use Cases
- Sales teams documenting client calls
- Project managers capturing sprint planning outcomes
- Legal and compliance teams maintaining meeting records

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## Module: Email Integration

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/email-integration

IMAP/SMTP email integration (Starter plan and up) that links incoming and outgoing email to CRM contacts and deals.

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## Module: Data Import

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/datenimport

Assisted and bulk import of contacts and business data into cashwerk, for onboarding and migration from other tools.

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## Module: Connectors

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/connectoren

Pre-built connectors to external systems and accounting tools, complementing the REST API and n8n automation.

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## Module: n8n Automation

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/n8n

Native n8n integration with action and trigger nodes for workflow automation across cashwerk modules.

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## Module: MCP Server (Model Context Protocol)

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/mcp

AI-native interface for connecting LLMs directly to business data.

### Features
- **Model Context Protocol**: Standard MCP server implementation for AI tool use
- **Claude Integration**: Connect Anthropic Claude directly to cashwerk business data
- **ChatGPT Integration**: Use with OpenAI GPT models via MCP-compatible clients
- **Cursor IDE**: Access business data from development environments
- **Read & Write Operations**: Query contacts, create invoices, manage projects via AI
- **Authentication**: OAuth 2.0 and API key based access control
- **Scoped Permissions**: Fine-grained control over which data and actions AI can access
- **EU Hosting**: MCP server runs in EU data centers
- **Real-Time Data**: Always current business data, no stale caches
- **Audit Trail**: Complete logging of all AI-initiated operations

### Available MCP Tools
- Contact lookup and management
- Invoice creation and status queries
- Project and task management
- Time entry logging
- Calendar scheduling
- Document search and retrieval

### Use Cases
- AI assistants that can answer "What's the status of the Miller project?"
- Automated invoice creation from natural language requests
- AI-powered reporting and analytics queries
- Developer workflows with business context

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## Module: Mobile App

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/mobile

Native mobile applications for iOS and Android.

### Features
- **GPS Time Tracking**: Clock in/out with location verification for field workers
- **Mobile CRM**: Full contact management and pipeline access on the go
- **Push Notifications**: Real-time alerts for approvals, messages, and deadlines
- **Offline Mode**: Continue working without internet, syncs when back online
- **Camera Capture**: Scan documents, receipts, and business cards
- **Quick Actions**: One-tap time logging, task creation, and contact lookup
- **Biometric Login**: Face ID and fingerprint authentication
- **Dark Mode**: Full dark mode support
- **Widget Support**: Home screen widgets for quick time tracking

### Use Cases
- Field technicians logging time on construction sites
- Sales representatives accessing CRM during client visits
- Managers approving time entries and vacation requests on the go

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## Integrations & API

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/produkt/integrationen

### REST API
- OpenAPI specification with Redocly documentation
- Versioned endpoints (v1)
- Full CRUD operations for all modules
- Rate-limited and authenticated access
- Rate limits scale by plan: 10 req/min (Freemium), 100 (Starter), 1,000 (Business), 10,000 (Enterprise)
- API keys per org: 1 (Freemium), 3 (Starter), 10 (Business), unlimited (Enterprise)

### Authentication
- **API Keys**: Simple key-based authentication for server-to-server communication
- **OAuth 2.0**: Standard OAuth flow for third-party application integrations
- **Bearer Tokens**: JWT-based authentication for API sessions

### Webhooks
- Real-time event notifications for contact, invoice, project, and task events
- Configurable event subscriptions
- Retry logic with exponential backoff

### n8n Integration
- **Action Node**: Create, update, and manage records across all cashwerk modules
- **Trigger Node**: React to cashwerk events in real-time automation workflows
- Community node available on npm

### Accounting Integrations
- **sevDesk**: Two-way sync for invoices and contacts
- **Lexware**: Export invoices and financial data
- **DATEV**: Direct export for tax advisor collaboration

### Integration Pages
- [Lexware Integration](https://cashwerk.io/de/integrationen/lexware): Setup guide and feature details
- [sevDesk Integration](https://cashwerk.io/de/integrationen/sevdesk): Setup guide and feature details

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## Security & Compliance

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/unternehmen/sicherheit

### Data Protection
- DSGVO/GDPR-compliant data processing
- Data processed and stored in EU data centers (Frankfurt am Main, europe-west3)
- Data Processing Agreement (DPA) available
- Right to data portability and deletion
- Third-country access (if any) governed by DPAs and EU Standard Contractual Clauses
- No blanket US CLOUD Act immunity is claimed; EU data residency, encryption, and DSGVO compliance are the safeguards

### Compliance Standards
- **GoBD**: German principles of orderly digital bookkeeping
- **XRechnung**: German electronic invoicing standard for public sector
- **ZUGFeRD**: Cross-industry electronic invoice format
- ISO-aligned information security processes

### Technical Security
- **Encryption**: Encryption at rest and TLS in transit
- **RBAC**: Role-Based Access Control with ownership model (OWN, ASSIGNED, ANY)
- **Audit Trail**: Complete change history for compliance and accountability (retention scales by plan)
- **Secret Management**: Secure credential storage using Google Cloud Secret Manager
- **Infrastructure**: Google Cloud Platform, EU region Frankfurt
- **Monitoring**: Infrastructure monitoring and alerting

### Authentication & Access
- JWT-based session management
- OAuth 2.0 for third-party integrations
- OTP/2FA for enhanced account security
- Session management with automatic timeout

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## Pricing

**URL**: https://cashwerk.io/de/preise

Per-seat (per-user) pricing, billed monthly or annually. **All prices are net (netto), exclusive of 19% German VAT (MwSt.).** No setup fees.

| Plan | Monthly (net) | Annual (net) | Max users | Casper AI credits | Drive storage |
|------|---------------|--------------|-----------|-------------------|---------------|
| **Freemium** | €0 | €0 | 1 (hard cap) | — | 2 GB total |
| **Starter** | €14/user | €12/user (€144/user/yr) | 50 | 50/seat/mo | 10 GB/seat |
| **Business** (recommended) | €29/user | €24/user (€288/user/yr) | 100 | 150/seat/mo | 50 GB/seat |
| **Enterprise** | Custom | Custom | unlimited (from 20) | Custom | Custom |

### Plan contents
- **Freemium** (€0 forever, 1 user): CRM (basic), 1 sales pipeline, GoBD-compliant invoicing, time tracking, calendar, 2 GB Drive, REST API (10 req/min, 1 key), community support. No AI credits, no email/calendar sync, no DATEV/e-invoice.
- **Starter** (€14/user/mo, €12 annual): everything in Freemium plus email integration (IMAP/SMTP), Google & Outlook calendar sync, 10 GB/seat storage, Casper AI (50 credits/seat/mo), meeting transcription (45 min/mo), CRM & report exports, 3 booking pages, REST API (100 req/min, 3 keys), webhooks, 30-day audit log, email support.
- **Business** (€29/user/mo, €24 annual, recommended): everything in Starter plus Casper AI Extended (150 credits/seat/mo), AI job approvals, XRechnung/ZUGFeRD e-invoicing, DATEV export, Lexware & sevDesk integrations, GPS time tracking, 50 GB/seat storage, REST API (1,000 req/min, 10 keys), webhooks (more endpoints), pre-built n8n workflow templates, multi-location, 90-day audit log, unlimited booking pages, personal onboarding, weekday email support (24h SLA).
- **Enterprise** (custom, from 20 users): everything in Business plus SSO/SAML, dedicated account manager, custom Casper AI credits & storage, REST API (10,000 req/min, unlimited keys), unlimited webhooks, white-label option, SLA (99.9%), priority support, on-premise/private cloud and custom integrations on request, unlimited audit log.

### Trial & billing
- **Free trial**: 14 days for Starter and Business — no credit card required. After the trial you select a paid plan or stay on Freemium (1 user); without a selection the trial ends automatically.
- **Annual billing**: up to ~17% discount (about 2 months free) compared to monthly.
- **Seat changes**: adding seats is prorated (daily) via Stripe; seat reductions and downgrades take effect at the end of the current billing period; upgrades are immediate and prorated.
- **Cancellation**: plan ends at the end of the current period; data is retained 30 days, then deleted per the privacy policy.

### Add-ons (optional)
- **Casper AI credit packs** (one-time, never expire): 200 credits €19, 1,000 credits €89, 5,000 credits €399 (net).
- **Casper AI credit subscriptions** (monthly): 200/mo €19, 1,000/mo €89, 5,000/mo €399 (net).
- **EUR add-ons**: priority support €49/mo (org-wide), dedicated account manager €199/mo (org-wide), white label (Enterprise, custom).
- **Credit-based add-ons**: additional storage (+100 GB / +500 GB / +1 TB per month) and extra transcription minutes (+100 / +250 / +500 per month), deducted from the monthly credit pool.

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## Target Audience

### Primary Segments
1. **Service Companies**: IT services, consulting, facility management, engineering
2. **Agencies**: Marketing, design, digital, advertising, PR
3. **Freelancers & Consultants**: Independent professionals needing invoicing and project management
4. **Trades & Crafts**: Electricians, plumbers, painters, solar installers, HVAC technicians
5. **Startups**: Early-stage companies needing an affordable all-in-one platform
6. **SMBs**: Small and medium businesses

### Industry Solutions
- [Agencies](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/agenturen): Multi-client management, creative project tracking
- [IT Services](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/it-dienstleister): Ticket management, SLA tracking, project billing
- [Consulting](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/beratung): Time-based billing, client reporting
- [Freelancers](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/freelancer): Simple invoicing, time tracking, tax-ready exports
- [Trades & Solar](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/handwerk-solar): Mobile time tracking, material management, job costing
- [SolarTec](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/solartec): Solar installers — project, material and field-service workflows
- [Startups](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/startups): Affordable all-in-one platform for lean teams
- [Design](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/design): Creative workflows, asset management, client collaboration
- [Real Estate](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/immobilien): Property management, tenant communication, document handling
- [Marketing](https://cashwerk.io/de/loesungen/marketing): Campaign tracking, client reporting, budget management

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## SEO Topic Pages (German Market Regulatory Content)

These pages address specific German regulatory requirements and common business challenges:

- [E-Rechnung](https://cashwerk.io/de/e-rechnung): Guide to the German electronic invoicing obligation (E-Rechnungspflicht), B2G and phased B2B
- [Zeiterfassungspflicht](https://cashwerk.io/de/zeiterfassungspflicht): How to comply with the BAG ruling on mandatory time tracking in Germany
- [GoBD](https://cashwerk.io/de/gobd): Complete guide to GoBD-compliant digital bookkeeping and archiving
- [DSGVO CRM](https://cashwerk.io/de/dsgvo-crm): Why your CRM must be GDPR-compliant and how cashwerk ensures it
- [Excel Alternative](https://cashwerk.io/de/excel-alternative): Why businesses should switch from spreadsheets to dedicated business software
- [Tools konsolidieren](https://cashwerk.io/de/tools-konsolidieren): How to consolidate 5–8 SaaS tools into one integrated platform
- [Rechnungen schreiben](https://cashwerk.io/de/rechnungen-schreiben): Professional, legally compliant invoice creation for German businesses

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## Competitor Comparisons

Each comparison page provides detailed feature matrices, pricing comparisons, and migration guides. All comparison URLs are prefixed with `https://cashwerk.io/de/`.

| Competitor | URL | Key Differentiator |
|-----------|-----|-------------------|
| Asana | /vergleich/asana-alternative | All-in-one vs. task-only tool |
| Monday | /vergleich/monday-alternative | German compliance + invoicing |
| HubSpot | /vergleich/hubspot-alternative | CRM + invoicing + PM combined |
| Salesforce | /vergleich/salesforce-alternative | SMB-friendly, EU hosting |
| Personio | /vergleich/personio-alternative | Time tracking + project management |
| awork | /vergleich/awork-alternative | Broader feature set |
| Trello | /vergleich/trello-alternative | Kanban + CRM + invoicing |
| Pipedrive | /vergleich/pipedrive-alternative | CRM + full business processes |
| weclapp | /vergleich/weclapp-alternative | Modern UI with AI assistant |
| Xentral | /vergleich/xentral-alternative | Service-focused vs. ERP |
| Dynamics 365 | /vergleich/dynamics-365-alternative | Simpler deployment for SMBs |
| SAP S/4HANA | /vergleich/sap-s4hana-alternative | Lightweight, fast-to-deploy for SMBs |
| Haufe X360 | /vergleich/haufe-x360-alternative | Cloud-native, better UX |
| orgaMAX | /vergleich/orgamax-alternative | More modules, modern architecture |
| Sage 100 | /vergleich/sage-100-alternative | Cloud replacement for on-premise |
| Munixo | /vergleich/munixo-alternative | AI-powered alternative |
| Billomat | /vergleich/billomat-alternative | Full suite vs. invoicing-only |
| Calendly | /vergleich/calendly-alternative | Booking + CRM + projects |
| ClickUp | /vergleich/clickup-alternative | German hosting + invoicing |
| Clockify | /vergleich/clockify-alternative | Full project & invoicing suite |
| Harvest | /vergleich/harvest-alternative | CRM + German compliance |
| Jira | /vergleich/jira-alternative | PM + invoicing + CRM |
| Lexoffice | /vergleich/lexoffice-alternative | Accounting + CRM + PM |
| Notion | /vergleich/notion-alternative | Structured tools vs. open workspace |
| sevDesk | /vergleich/sevdesk-alternative | Full business platform |
| Toggl | /vergleich/toggl-alternative | Integrated business modules |

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## Technology Stack

- **Hosting**: Google Cloud Platform, EU region Frankfurt am Main (europe-west3); deployed via Firebase Hosting → Cloud Run
- **Frontend**: Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript
- **Mobile**: Native iOS & Android apps
- **AI**: Casper assistant with RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
- **MCP**: Model Context Protocol server for AI integrations
- **Real-Time**: Real-time updates across modules
- **CDN**: Global CDN for static assets and optimized images
- **Monitoring**: Web Vitals tracking (LCP, CLS, INP, FCP, TTFB)

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## Resources & Documentation

- [Blog](https://cashwerk.io/de/blog): Industry insights, product updates, regulatory guides
- [Resources Hub](https://cashwerk.io/de/ressourcen): Central resource library
- [Guides](https://cashwerk.io/de/ressourcen/guides): Step-by-step playbooks and whitepapers
- [Webinars](https://cashwerk.io/de/ressourcen/webinare): Live and recorded educational webinars
- [Templates](https://cashwerk.io/de/ressourcen/templates): Business document templates
- [Customer Success Stories](https://cashwerk.io/de/kunden/erfolgsgeschichten): Case studies and testimonials
- [All Features](https://cashwerk.io/de/alle-funktionen): Complete feature overview
- [Changelog](https://cashwerk.io/de/changelog): Product updates and release notes
- [API Documentation](https://cashwerk.io/de/docs/api): OpenAPI reference and developer guides
- [Partner Program](https://cashwerk.io/de/partner): Referral and technology partnership

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## Contact & Support

- **Website**: https://cashwerk.io
- **App**: https://app.cashwerk.io
- **Email**: support@cashwerk.io
- **LinkedIn**: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cashwerk
- **Instagram**: https://www.instagram.com/cashwerk
- **Support**: In-app help center and email support
- **Languages**: German (primary), English

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## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is cashwerk?**
cashwerk is an all-in-one cloud business platform that combines CRM, sales pipelines, invoicing, quotes, project and task management, time tracking, document management, AI assistance (Casper), team chat, online booking, and meeting transcription in a single solution — designed for service companies and SMBs in the German-speaking market.

**Who makes cashwerk?**
cashwerk GmbH, founded in 2023 in Berlin, Germany. The platform is built natively for the DACH market.

**What does cashwerk cost?**
Per-seat pricing (net, plus 19% VAT): Freemium €0 (1 user), Starter €14/user/month (€12 annually), Business €29/user/month (€24 annually), Enterprise custom (from 20 users). Annual billing saves up to ~17% (about 2 months free).

**Is there a free trial?**
Yes. Starter and Business include a 14-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial you choose a paid plan or stay on the free Freemium plan (1 user).

**Where is cashwerk hosted? Is it DSGVO-compliant?**
cashwerk runs on Google Cloud Platform in the EU region Frankfurt am Main (europe-west3); all data is processed and stored in the EU. It is fully DSGVO/GDPR-compliant, and a Data Processing Agreement (DPA) is available. cashwerk does not claim blanket immunity from the US CLOUD Act — the safeguards are EU data residency, encryption, DSGVO compliance, and EU Standard Contractual Clauses for any third-country access.

**Does cashwerk support XRechnung and ZUGFeRD?**
Yes. cashwerk supports both XRechnung (the German standard for electronic invoices to the public sector) and ZUGFeRD (the hybrid PDF/XML format). E-invoicing is available on the Business plan and up.

**Can I export data to DATEV?**
Yes. DATEV export for invoices, time tracking data, and financial records is available on the Business plan and up.

**Is there a mobile app?**
Yes. cashwerk offers native iOS and Android apps with GPS-enabled time tracking, mobile CRM access, push notifications, and offline support.

**What integrations are available?**
sevDesk, Lexware, and DATEV (export), plus a REST API with OAuth 2.0 and webhooks, a native n8n integration for workflow automation, and an MCP server for AI-native integrations.

**What is the MCP server?**
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools like Claude and ChatGPT, and IDEs like Cursor, securely access and act on your cashwerk business data, with OAuth 2.0 / API-key auth, scoped permissions, EU hosting, and a full audit trail.

**What is Casper?**
Casper is cashwerk's integrated AI assistant. It uses RAG over your business data to answer questions and perform actions across modules, with sensitive actions gated behind an approval workflow. Usage is metered in credits per plan.

**How does the meeting transcription work?**
cashwerk sends an AI bot to your Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom calls. It transcribes the meeting, generates summaries, extracts action items, and links everything to relevant CRM contacts and projects.

**Can I consolidate multiple tools into cashwerk?**
Yes. cashwerk is designed to replace 5–10 separate SaaS subscriptions (CRM, invoicing, project management, time tracking, team chat, booking, document management) with a single integrated platform.