Connecting Exact Online: the options compared
There is more than one way to automate Exact Online. These comparisons explain what separates each pair, when to choose which, and where the limits are.
MCP vs. Zapier, Make and Power Automate
A fixed chain that does the same thing every day, or an assistant that works out the steps per question. When do you pick which, and why do they not exclude each other?
Ledger Botje vs. Exact Online AI Assistant
The built-in Exact Online assistant against an external MCP integration. The difference is mostly about where you work and with which AI assistant.
MCP vs. building on the Exact Online API yourself
What you actually build when you integrate on the REST API, what you have to maintain afterwards, and when building your own genuinely is the right call.
Key facts
- 292 MCP tools for Exact Online: 122 read-only and 170 write.
- Works with 9 AI assistants: ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot, Claude, Gemini, Mistral, Perplexity, Grok, Cursor and OpenClaw.
- Connects via the Model Context Protocol (MCP) over Streamable HTTP, using OAuth 2.1 and PKCE.
- From €39 per month. Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial, no credit card.
Tool counts verified on 25 July 2026.
Further reading from our blog
MCP vs Exact Online API: What’s the Difference?
Compare MCP with the Exact Online REST API. Discover why MCP is faster, more secure and more accessible for AI integrations. No coding required.
What is MCP? Exact Online Integration
The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is the new standard for AI integrations. Learn how MCP works and why it's a game changer for Exact Online users.
Did you know you can connect Exact Online to AI?
Many entrepreneurs do not know it: you can connect your Exact Online directly to AI like ChatGPT or Claude and query your administration in plain language.