Lexware Office vs Revolut Business Comparison
Compare Lexware Office vs Revolut Business 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.
Revolut Business
6.4/10
Revolut Business is a multi-currency business account. It includes team cards, invoicing and payment links, an optional expenses add-on and accounting integrations, and serves UK, EEA and US companies.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 7/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 7/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 4/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo S | £10/mo Basic |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €8/mo S | £10/mo Basic |
| Features | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Accountant Access | Not listed | |
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Bank Reconciliation | Not listed | |
| Corporate Cards | Not listed | |
| Financial Reporting | Not listed | |
| Inventory Accounting | Not listed | |
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
| Tax Compliance | Not listed | |
Lexware Office vs Revolut Business cost by team size
| Team size | Lexware Office | Revolut Business |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €8/moS | £10/moBasic |
| 5 users | €8/moS | £10/moBasic |
| 10 users | €8/moS | £10/moBasic |
| 25 users | €8/moS | £10/moBasic |
| 50 users | €8/moS | £10/moBasic |
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 Compliance score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 4/10)
- Includes General Ledger, which Revolut Business lacks
Why choose Revolut Business
- Higher Scalability score (7/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Customization score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Includes Multi-currency, which Lexware Office lacks
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.
Revolut Business
Pros
- The monthly FX allowance at the interbank rate (up to 60,000 pounds on Scale) and more than 25 currency sub-accounts suit firms that pay suppliers abroad.
- Every plan includes card controls, and each team member can have up to 50 virtual cards.
- Xero, QuickBooks, Sage and FreeAgent connect on every plan, and more than 45 accounting tools are listed.
- From Grow up there is a Business API and bulk payments for automating payouts.
- In-app chat support is available 24/7 on all plans.
Cons
- There is no phone support, and a dedicated account manager is only offered on Enterprise.
- Charges add up past the allowances: 0.6% on FX overage, 1% outside market hours and 2% on cash withdrawals.
- There are no cash or cheque deposits, overdrafts, or inbound Direct Debits.
- Some users report accounts being frozen or restricted during compliance reviews.
- Expenses and Payroll cost extra per user on top of the plan fee.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lexware Office scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 6.4/10 for Revolut Business. The largest gap is in Scalability: 4/10 for Lexware Office and 7/10 for Revolut Business.
No, neither Lexware Office nor Revolut Business lists a free plan.
Lexware Office is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 4/10 for Revolut Business.
Lexware Office has General Ledger, which Revolut Business lacks. Revolut Business has Multi-currency, which Lexware Office lacks.
