Lexware Office vs Visma Netvisor Comparison
Compare Lexware Office vs Visma Netvisor 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.
Visma Netvisor
5.9/10
Finnish cloud accounting, invoicing and payroll system from Visma Solutions, aimed at Finnish SMEs, mid-size firms and the accounting offices that serve them.
Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | | V Visma Netvisor |
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Overall Rating | 6.7/10 | 5.9/10 |
| Scalability | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Analytics | 4/10 | 6/10 |
| Compliance | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Integration | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Security | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| Support | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Cost | 8/10 | 5/10 |
| Customization | 4/10 | 5/10 |
| Ease of Use | 8/10 | 6/10 |
| Pricing | ||
| Free plan | No | No |
| Cheapest paid plan | €8/mo S | €25/mo Basic |
| Estimated cost for 10 users | €8/mo S | €25/mo Basic |
| Features | ||
| Inventory Accounting | ||
| Accountant Access | ||
| Bank Reconciliation | ||
| Expense Management | ||
| Financial Reporting | ||
| General Ledger | ||
| Invoicing | ||
| Payroll | ||
| Tax Compliance | ||
| Accounts Payable | Not listed | |
| Budgeting and Forecasting | Not listed | |
| Multi-currency | Not listed | |
| Multi-entity Consolidation | Not listed | |
| Online Payments | Not listed | |
Lexware Office vs Visma Netvisor cost by team size
Lexware Office costs less at every team size we checked.
| Team size | Lexware Office | Visma Netvisor |
|---|---|---|
| 1 user | €8/moS | €25/moBasic |
| 5 users | €8/moS | €25/moBasic |
| 10 users | €8/moS | €25/moBasic |
| 25 users | €8/moS | €25/moBasic |
| 50 users | €8/moS | €25/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
- Lower estimated cost for 10 users: €8/mo vs €25/mo
- Higher Cost score (8/10 vs 5/10)
- Higher Ease of Use score (8/10 vs 6/10)
VWhy choose Visma Netvisor
- Higher Scalability score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Higher Analytics score (6/10 vs 4/10)
- Better fit for accountants and bookkeepers (9/10 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.
VVisma Netvisor
Pros
- Large Finnish accounting-office network of more than 800 partner firms, which makes outsourcing bookkeeping easy.
- Payroll, expense claims, inventory and Controller budgeting all sit in one system, sized to Finnish rules.
- Starter's flat fee covers 1,000 common transactions, which is predictable for companies with higher volumes.
- Free 30-day trial with no credit card, and it does not convert automatically to a paid plan.
- Data is hosted on AWS in Germany and Sweden, inside the EU and EEA.
Cons
- Package fees rise with the turnover band, and the official page does not show every band's price.
- Basic and Core charge per transaction, so monthly costs vary.
- The full API requires Professional or higher.
- Built for Finland, so it offers little for companies operating elsewhere.
- Visma's trust page shows no Netvisor-specific audit reports or certifications, only AWS's ISO 27001.
- Few independent user reviews were found on major review sites.
Not sold on either?
Frequently Asked Questions
Lexware Office scores higher on our Finance Software criteria: 6.7/10 against 5.9/10 for Visma Netvisor. The largest gap is in Cost: 8/10 for Lexware Office and 5/10 for Visma Netvisor.
Lexware Office costs less for 10 users: about €8/mo on its S plan, against about €25/mo on its Basic plan for Visma Netvisor, billed monthly.
No, neither Lexware Office nor Visma Netvisor lists a free plan.
Visma Netvisor is the better fit for accountants and bookkeepers: we rate it 9/10 for them, against 6/10 for Lexware Office.
Visma Netvisor has Inventory Accounting, which Lexware Office lacks.
