Comparison of PDP 2026: Choosing Your Approved Electronic Invoicing Platform
The reform of the electronic invoicing will arrive very soon!
Why is the choice of your PDP a strategic decision for your SME?
- · Your ERP is not natively connected to the chosen PDP — you are duplicating data entry for each invoice issued or received.
- · Your unit billing PDP issues 200 invoices per month — your annual cost reaches €1,200 while a suitable package would cost you €0.
- · Your PDP is not interoperable with all others — your SME suppliers will not be able to send you their electronic invoices starting September 2026.
- · Your PDP does not handle B2C or international e-reporting — you need to maintain a parallel tool for transactions outside of B2B electronic invoicing.
- · Your PDP is chosen, but no one on your team knows how to use it — compliance is stalled three weeks before the deadline.
How to choose your PDP in 2026: the 7 criteria that really matter for a SME
Unlike what some generic guides recommend, the right criterion is not the displayed price. It is the alignment between the PDP and your existing ecosystem. Here are the 7 criteria that our experts apply for each supported SME.
1. Criterion No. 1 — Native integration with your ERP
This is the most important criterion. A PDP that does not integrate natively with your ERP or accounting software can lead to duplicate data entry or require a complex API integration that is costly to maintain. Be sure to review the available connectors and thoroughly test the actual integration before making any commitment.
2. Criterion No. 2 — Functional scope covered
3. Criterion No. 3 — Pricing model suited to your volume
Some service providers charge per document (from €0.05 to €0.50 per invoice), while others charge a monthly flat fee. Calculate your actual annual cost based on your volume before comparing. For a small to medium-sized enterprise issuing 200 invoices per month, the annual cost can vary from €0 to €1,200 depending on the pricing model. Never sign without having done this calculation.
4. Criterion No. 4 — Guaranteed interoperability
Your PDP must be able to communicate with all other PDPs on the market. This is a regulatory requirement from DGFIP. Ensure that the PDP is properly connected to the DGFIP directory network and can process all authorized formats (Factur-X, UBL, CII). Without full interoperability, some of your suppliers will not be able to send you their invoices starting September 2026.
5. Criterion No. 5 — Data security and compliance
The PDP manages your confidential financial data. Demand: ISO 27001 certification, hosting in France or Europe, verifiable GDPR compliance, certified legal archiving. Security is non-negotiable for such a sensitive asset as your billing flows.
6. Criterion No. 6 — Support in French and assistance at startup
Phone or email support in French, guaranteed availability and response time. Support at startup is crucial for the configuration and testing phase — particularly for SMEs without a dedicated technical team.
7. Criterion No. 7 — Scalability of the platform
The regulations will evolve: real-time e-reporting, gradual international expansion, new obligations. Choose a PDP capable of absorbing these changes without costly migration in 18 months. Request the PDP roadmap before signing.
Estimated savings: €1,700/year (unit PDP cost) + 10 hours/month of duplicate data entry eliminated.
ADVANCED ADVICE
Case study: SME distribution 340 invoices/month. External certified platform replaced by Odoo
Comparison of the main PDPs on the market
Note: indicative table based on data available in February 2026. Check the official certification on impots.gouv.fr before making any commitment.
Criterion | Odoo | Pennylane | Yooz | Cegid | Chorus Pro |
Certification PDP FR | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Directory only |
Native ERP integration | Odoo only | API connectors | API connectors | Cegid only | No |
Cost per document | Unlimited free | Package | Credits | Package | Free/limited |
Supported formats | Factur-X, UBL, CII | Factur-X, UBL | Factur-X, UBL | All formats | Factur-X only |
E-reporting | Planned | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Legal archiving 10 years | Via Docs module. | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
Odoo certified PDP 2026: why SMEs on Odoo have a real advantage over the reform?
For companies using Odoo as an ERP, the choice of the PA is considerably simplified. Odoo is its own certified PA. It allows you to issue and receive electronic invoices directly from your usual interface, without external modules and without additional cost per document.
Zero double entry
Invoices issued and received are automatically integrated into your Odoo accounting. The complete cycle — quote, order, invoice, payment, accounting — remains in a single tool.
Zero variable cost
Access to e-invoicing functions is included in your existing Odoo subscription. No unit billing, no surprises at the end of the month, regardless of your volume.
Zero additional training
Your teams continue to use Odoo as usual. No additional training, no interface to learn, no disruption of processes.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: choosing your certified electronic invoicing platform
Oui, il est techniquement possible de changer de PDP. Mais cela implique une migration des données, une période de double configuration et des tests de conformité qui peuvent prendre deux à quatre semaines. Mieux vaut choisir la bonne PDP dès le départ — c'est l'objet de ce guide..
Chorus Pro does not disappear but its role changes radically. It will only be a directory of companies. To issue and receive electronic invoices, you will have to go through a certified private PDP. The free option via the public portal no longer exists since October 2024.
Ready to choose your approved platform and set up your PDP?
→ Electronic invoicing setup Odoo 16/17/18/19: technical guide 2026
→ Our mission full electronic invoicing compliance
→ Electronic invoicing schedule 2026-2027 : check your official deadline