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Yayoi

Japans largest accounting software vendor — desktop and cloud (Yayoi Online) with MISOCA e-invoice API.

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JP Est. 1978 Active Invoicing / Taxes / Sales Tax

Our Verdict

A safe, mainstream accounting choice in Japan — broad and proven, but not a modern API platform.

Pros

  • Dominant JP accounting brand with huge install base
  • Both desktop and cloud (Yayoi Online) options
  • MISOCA API for e-invoicing automation
  • Wide SMB ecosystem and partner network

Cons

  • Japan-only scope
  • Desktop legacy product still prominent
  • API depth varies across product lines
  • UX is functional, not modern SaaS
Best for: Japanese SMBs wanting mainstream accounting with some e-invoicing automation via MISOCA. Not for: International teams or developers expecting a cloud-native, API-first product.

When to Use Yayoi

Good fit if you need

  • Japanese e-invoice generation via MISOCA API
  • Cloud accounting sync for Japanese SMB via Yayoi Online
  • Automated bookkeeping and tax filing for Japanese freelancers

Pricing

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Yayoi Pricing

Pricing Model
subscription
Free Tier
No
Entry Price
—
Enterprise Available
No
Transparency Score
—

Beta — estimates may differ from actual pricing

1,000
1001K10K100K1M

Estimated Monthly Cost

$25

Estimated Annual Cost

$300

Estimates are approximate and may not reflect current pricing. Always check the official pricing page.

Lock-in Assessment

High 2/5
Lock-in Score
2/5

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