a3innuva vs DATEV Comparison
Compare a3innuva vs DATEV features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
a3innuva
5.9/10
Wolters Kluwer's cloud suite of accounting, payroll and ERP software for Spanish SMEs and the advisory firms (asesorías) that manage their books.
DATEV
6.3/10
German cooperative's accounting, payroll and tax software, built around shared bookkeeping between businesses and their DATEV-member tax advisors.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | A a3innuva | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.9/10 | 6.3/10 |
| Analytics | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 9/10 |
| Cost | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 6/10 | 3/10 |
| Integration | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 6/10 | 8/10 |
| Support | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €26/mo a3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/mo DATEV Unternehmen online |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €26/mo a3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/mo DATEV Unternehmen online |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Audit Trail | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
a3innuva vs DATEV cost by team size
DATEV costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | a3innuva | DATEV |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €26/moa3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/moDATEV Unternehmen online |
| 5 users | €26/moa3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/moDATEV Unternehmen online |
| 10 users | €26/moa3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/moDATEV Unternehmen online |
| 25 users | €26/moa3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/moDATEV Unternehmen online |
| 50 users | €26/moa3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) | €12/moDATEV Unternehmen online |
The plan that fits each team size, billed monthly, before add-ons and usage charges. Each cost opens that tool's pricing calculator for the team size.
Which One Should You Choose?
AWhy choose a3innuva
- Higher Ease of Use score (6/10 vs 3/10)
- Better fit for small business (8/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose DATEV
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: €12/mo vs €26/mo
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Security score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for mid-market (8/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
Aa3innuva
Pros
- The advisory version files the main Spanish tax forms and closes the year automatically, which cuts repetitive work for asesorías.
- Client and advisor work in the same cloud data, with read or edit permissions per client and tracked changes.
- Spanish regulatory changes are applied automatically through cloud updates.
- The SME entry price of 26 euros per month is low for a product from a large vendor.
Cons
- Users repeatedly complain about slow technical support, with replies taking from hours to several days.
- Users report hangs and slowness when working with large volumes of data.
- Report customisation is limited, and some third-party connections need the paid Conectia API or custom development.
- Pricing is modular and mostly by quote, so the full cost is hard to estimate in advance.
DATEV
Pros
- Records cannot be altered after posting, which reviewers say helps with GoBD rules and tax audits
- Direct link to the tax advisor's DATEV system removes manual handover of receipts and reports
- Supports e-invoice processing under EN 16931 and bank access via EBICS or PIN/TAN
- Data centre certified to ISO/IEC 27001 and ISO/IEC 27701
- Low base licence price compared with full ERP suites
Cons
- Reviewers describe the interface as dated and hard to learn
- Many services are charged separately, such as storage, receipts and the liquidity module
- Users report slow support and unannounced maintenance windows
- Cannot be bought without a DATEV-member advisor, and the product is focused on Germany
- Some reviewers miss recurring invoices and real-time reporting
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
DATEV scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.3/10 against 5.9/10 for a3innuva. The largest gap is in Ease of Use: 6/10 for a3innuva and 3/10 for DATEV.
DATEV costs less for 10 users: about €12/mo on its DATEV Unternehmen online plan, against about €26/mo on its a3innuva Contabilidad Pymes (base) plan for a3innuva, billed monthly.
No, neither a3innuva nor DATEV lists a free plan.
DATEV is the better fit for mid-market: we rate it 8/10 for them, against 6/10 for a3innuva.
