BillingEngine vs Lexware Office Comparison
Compare BillingEngine vs Lexware Office features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
BillingEngine
5.7/10
BillingEngine is a browser-based invoicing tool from Hamburg for freelancers and small German businesses. It creates quotes, invoices and XRechnung or ZUGFeRD e-invoices.
Lexware Office
6.7/10
A German cloud tool for bookkeeping, invoicing, receipt capture, VAT filing and optional payroll, made for freelancers and small businesses.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 5.7/10 | 6.7/10 |
| Scalability | 2/10 | 4/10 |
| Analytics | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Compliance | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 3/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 5/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Customization | 3/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo Basic | €8/mo S |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | Free Free | €8/mo S |
| Features | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Expense Management | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| General Ledger | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
BillingEngine vs Lexware Office cost by team size
BillingEngine costs less at 1 user; Lexware Office costs less at 5 users; BillingEngine costs less from 10 users.
| Team size | BillingEngine | Lexware Office |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | FreeFree | €8/moS |
| 5 users | €15/moPremium | €8/moS |
| 10 users | FreeFree | €8/moS |
| 25 users | FreeFree | €8/moS |
| 50 users | FreeFree | €8/moS |
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?
Why choose BillingEngine
- Has a free plan (Lexware Office does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €8/mo
- Higher Support score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Cost score (9/10 vs 8/10)
- Includes Multi-currency, which Lexware Office lacks
Why choose Lexware Office
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Scalability score (4/10 vs 2/10)
- Includes Bank Reconciliation, which BillingEngine lacks
Pros & Cons
BillingEngine
Pros
- Creates ZUGFeRD and XRechnung e-invoices on every plan, including the free one, and reviewers say public authorities accept them.
- Every account gets an inbox for incoming supplier e-invoices, with no limit.
- Paid plans start at 7.50 euros a month with a flat fee rather than per-user pricing, and annual billing saves 20 percent.
- Stopwatch time tracking turns timed tasks into invoice items in one click.
- Reviewers on OMR and Trustpilot praise fast, personal support and the simple interface.
Cons
- There is no bank connection, so bank reconciliation is not available.
- There is only one invoice design, with limited layout and branding options.
- There is no mobile app; it runs in the browser only.
- The maximum is five users, and reviewers say it is unsuitable for larger companies.
- Users have asked for automatic sending of payment reminders and delivery notes.
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.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lexware Office scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 5.7/10 for BillingEngine. The largest gap is in Integration: 3/10 for BillingEngine and 7/10 for Lexware Office.
BillingEngine costs less for 10 users: free on its Free plan, against about €8/mo on its S plan for Lexware Office, billed monthly.
BillingEngine has a free plan; Lexware Office does not list one.
BillingEngine has Multi-currency, which Lexware Office lacks. Lexware Office has Bank Reconciliation, which BillingEngine lacks.
