Contasimple vs Lexware Office Comparison

Why choose Contasimple

• Has a free plan (Lexware Office does not)
• Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €8/mo

Why choose Lexware Office

• Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 3/10)
• Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
• Includes Payroll, which Contasimple lacks

Contasimple

Pros

• Covers Spanish tax models such as 303, 130, 349 and 390 from inside the app, which suits autónomos who file their own returns.
• Invoicing is VeriFactu-ready, and paid plans add FACe e-invoicing for public-sector customers.
• Free-forever plan, with paid plans starting at about 11 euros a month on annual billing.
• Capterra reviewers rate ease of use as its strongest point (4.0 out of 5).

Cons

• Capterra reviewers rate support and value for money weakly, and Trustpilot reviews mention slow support.
• The free plan only allows 12 documents a year.
• No payroll, CRM or project features, and very few third-party integrations.
• Built for Spain only, so it does not suit businesses in other countries.
• Reviewers describe the interface as dated.

Lexware Office

Pros

• Users on OMR Reviews and testers on Experte.de describe receipt scanning and bank matching as fast and easy to set up.
• Creates ZUGFeRD and XRechnung e-invoices and files VAT returns directly to ELSTER.
• Every plan can be cancelled monthly, and users are unlimited according to Für-Gründer.
• Tax advisor access and DATEV export make it easy to hand the books to an accountant.
• An optional payroll add-on handles social security and tax filings for up to 50 employees.

Cons

• Invoices can only be issued in euros.
• Cannot manage several companies, and has no approval workflow and no cost-centre reporting.
• Bookkeeping and VAT returns need the L plan, and recurring features need higher tiers.
• Users report bank connections that drop and support that is hard to reach by phone.
• There is no postal invoice sending and no built-in time tracking.