Alternatives · Accounting
Lexware Office alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Lexware Office alternative for most people is Zoho Books (3.4 GPA), first in our ranking of accounting and invoicing tools. It's also the best free one.
Lexware Office compared with 5 alternatives: Sevdesk, Holded, Zervant, Moneybird and Zoho Books.
Lexware Office is a paid product with a free trial, starting at €7.90 per month excl. VAT (€3.95 for the first 3 months). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lexware OfficeThis tool | Free trial · from €7.90/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Sevdesk | Free plan · from €12.90/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Holded | Free plan · from €19/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zervant | Free plan · from €9.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Moneybird | Free trial · from €3/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Zoho Books | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Lexware Office starts at about $8.83 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Moneybird.
Zoho Books scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lexware Office
Sevdesk
German online accounting and e-invoicing with a free plan
- Sevdesk starts at €12.90 per month, billed monthly, excl. VAT.
- Sevdesk has a free plan, which Lexware Office lacks.
- Sevdesk also covers expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
- Sevdesk does not cover payroll, which Lexware Office does.
Suits: German freelancers and small firms that must issue e-invoices
Holded
Cloud business management with invoicing, accounting and inventory
- Holded starts at €19 per month, excluding VAT.
- Holded has a free plan, which Lexware Office lacks.
- Holded also covers sales pipeline, expense tracking and inventory.
- Holded does not cover reports and payroll, which Lexware Office does.
Suits: Small companies in Spain that file Spanish VAT and income tax returns
Zervant
Invoicing and estimates for sole traders, with a free plan
- Zervant starts at €9.99 per month, billed annually (€11.99 billed monthly).
- Zervant has a free plan, which Lexware Office lacks.
- Zervant also covers time tracking, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
- Zervant does not cover bookkeeping and payroll, which Lexware Office does.
Suits: Sole traders who only need to invoice customers
Moneybird
Online accounting for freelancers and small businesses in Europe
- Moneybird starts at €3 per month, billed yearly (€4 billed monthly).
- Moneybird also covers time tracking, expense tracking and quotes and estimates.
- Moneybird does not cover reports and payroll, which Lexware Office does.
Suits: Freelancers and small companies in the Netherlands and Belgium
Zoho Books
Online accounting from Zoho, with a free plan and six paid tiers
- Zoho Books starts at $15 per organization / month, billed annually.
- Zoho Books has a free plan, which Lexware Office lacks.
- Zoho Books also lists a Windows app.
- Zoho Books also covers expense tracking.
- Zoho Books does not cover payroll, which Lexware Office does.
Suits: Very small businesses that want a free plan with real double-entry books
Limits worth knowing in Lexware Office
- Built around German tax rules and the German-language site; no other country is advertised.
- Prices are shown excluding VAT, and the 3-month introductory price is not available if you start the 30-day trial.
- Payroll is a separate add-on shown from €12.90 per month for up to 2 employees (€6.45 for the first 3 months); the business account is also extra.
- Bookkeeping, EÜR and VAT filing start at the L version; the public API needs XL.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lexware Office?
The alternatives to Lexware Office in this directory are Sevdesk, Holded, Zervant, Moneybird and Zoho Books. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lexware Office.
Is there a free alternative to Lexware Office?
Yes. Sevdesk, Holded, Zervant and Zoho Books have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lexware Office alternatives work on Windows?
The Lexware Office listing does not include a Windows app. Zoho Books lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.