Lexware Office vs SnelStart Comparison
Compare Lexware Office vs SnelStart 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.
SnelStart
6.5/10
Dutch online bookkeeping software for small and medium businesses and their accountants, covering invoicing, VAT returns, bank links, inventory and business banking.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 6.5/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 5/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo S | €10/mo inOrde |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €8/mo S | €10/mo inOrde |
| Features | ||
| Inventory Accounting | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Online Payments | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Multi-currency | ||
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
| Payroll | Not listed | |
Lexware Office vs SnelStart cost by team size
Lexware Office costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Lexware Office | SnelStart |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €8/moS | €10/moinOrde |
| 5 users | €8/moS | €10/moinOrde |
| 10 users | €8/moS | €10/moinOrde |
| 25 users | €8/moS | €10/moinOrde |
| 50 users | €8/moS | €10/moinOrde |
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
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: €8/mo vs €10/mo
- Higher Security score (7/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Compliance score (8/10 vs 7/10)
- Better fit for freelancers (9/10 vs 6/10)
Why choose SnelStart
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Analytics score (5/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (8/10 vs 6/10)
- Includes Inventory Accounting, 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.
SnelStart
Pros
- Plans run from receipt submission up to full inventory and trade, so a growing business can stay on the same system without migrating.
- Large Dutch integration directory, covering Shopify, WooCommerce, Bol.com, Mollie, Stripe, Adyen, payroll tools such as Nmbrs, and Power BI.
- Widely used by Dutch accountants, and there are dedicated accountant packages that include tax, payroll and annual accounts.
- Business banking is included from the inKaart plan, with five payment accounts and a card.
- Reviewers praise the support channels, which include phone, live chat, remote assistance and email. Trustpilot shows 4.1 out of 5 from more than 2,200 reviews.
Cons
- Reviewers report no support for multiple currencies.
- Filing your own VAT return requires at least the 22 euro inKaart plan.
- Extra users (2.50 to 13.50 euro each) and extra administrations add to the monthly cost.
- Automatic bank feeds cover only five Dutch banks. Other banks need manual statement imports.
- The desktop version looks dated and does not have the same features as the web version. Time and mileage tracking need third-party add-ons.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lexware Office scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 6.5/10 for SnelStart. The largest gap is in Scalability: 4/10 for Lexware Office and 6/10 for SnelStart.
Lexware Office costs less for 10 users: about €8/mo on its S plan, against about €10/mo on its inOrde plan for SnelStart, billed monthly.
No, neither Lexware Office nor SnelStart lists a free plan.
Lexware Office is the better fit for freelancers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for SnelStart.
SnelStart has Inventory Accounting, which Lexware Office lacks.
