Lexware Office vs LS Compta Comparison
Compare Lexware Office vs LS Compta features, pricing, and more.
Last updated: November 2026
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.
LS Compta
5.2/10
LS Compta is an online accounting firm from the Legalstart group. It gives French small businesses a dedicated accountant and Pennylane software for bookkeeping, VAT and annual accounts.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 5.2/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 3/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 3/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 4/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo S | €79/mo Essentiel |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €8/mo S | Free Basique |
| Features | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
Lexware Office vs LS Compta cost by team size
LS Compta costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Lexware Office | LS Compta |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €8/moS | FreeBasique |
| 5 users | €8/moS | FreeBasique |
| 10 users | €8/moS | FreeBasique |
| 25 users | €8/moS | FreeBasique |
| 50 users | €8/moS | FreeBasique |
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 Lexware Office
- Higher Integration score (7/10 vs 3/10)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 7/10)
Why choose LS Compta
- Has a free plan (Lexware Office does not)
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: Free vs €8/mo
- Higher Analytics score (5/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Support score (7/10 vs 6/10)
Pros & Cons
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.
LS Compta
Pros
- A dedicated accountant based in France handles the bookkeeping and tax filings, so owners do not need accounting knowledge.
- Pennylane is included in the subscription and provides bank sync, invoicing and dashboards.
- Monthly plans have no commitment, and company formation is free with a subscription (legal fees are extra).
- Strong Google rating of about 4.7 out of 5 from more than 450 reviews, with praise for how responsive accountants are.
Cons
- Prices are entry-level figures that depend on a quote, and published amounts differ between the official site and the Legalstart pages.
- Some reviews mention long processing times, missed deadlines and errors in annual accounts.
- Reviewers report that cancelling is difficult and that free trials convert to paid plans automatically.
- It is designed for simple accounting and is a poor fit for complex or growing companies.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lexware Office scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 5.2/10 for LS Compta. The largest gap is in Integration: 7/10 for Lexware Office and 3/10 for LS Compta.
LS Compta costs less for 10 users: free on its Basique plan, against about €8/mo on its S plan for Lexware Office, billed monthly.
LS Compta has a free plan; Lexware Office does not list one.
Lexware Office is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 7/10 for LS Compta.
