Accounting · head to head
Billin vs Lexware

Billin
Accounting
Spanish online invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses
- From
- €6.6/month
- Rated
- -

Lexware
Accounting
Accounting and invoicing software for German small businesses and freelancers
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Only Lexware has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Billin plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need; Lexware 50% discount only applies for first 3 months
- Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Billin and Lexware actually diverge.
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Billin
- Invoice managementnot Lexware
- Multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businessesnot Lexware
Lexware
- German business accountingnot Billin
- Invoicing and bookkeepingnot Billin
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Billin
- Plan Basico caps usage at just 5 clients, 1 user and 10 products for EUR 6.60/month, well below what most active small businesses need
- Plan Pro still caps clients at 50 and users at 3 for EUR 14/month, so any business with more clients must move to the unlimited EUR 23/month tier
Lexware
- 50% discount only applies for first 3 months
- Regular prices are double the discounted prices after promotion
- Pricing is in EUR only
Pricing, plan by plan
Billin
€6.6/month- Plan Básico$80/year
- 0-5 clients
- 1 user
- Max 10 products
- Plan Básico$96/month
- Plan Pro$168/year
- 6-50 clients
- 3 users
- Max 50 products
- Plan Pro$204/month
Lexware
Free- S$3.95/month
- Belegerfassung und -archiv (Document capture and archive)
- M$6.45/month
- Angebote, (E-) Rechnungen und Mahnungen (Offers, invoices, reminders)
- L$10.95/month
- Buchhaltung, EÜR und Umsatzsteuer (Accounting, EÜR, sales tax)
- XL$16.45/month
- EU- und Abschlagsrechnungen, API (EU invoices, installment invoices, API)
Which should you pick?
Choose Billin if
Nothing in the data separates Billin from Lexware on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Billin or Lexware better?
- Neither clearly leads. Billin starts at €6.6/month and Lexware at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Billin or Lexware?
- Lexware has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at €6.6/month for Billin and Free for Lexware.
- Does Billin or Lexware run on more platforms?
- Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
- Can I use Lexware for free?
- Yes. Lexware has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Billin starts at €6.6/month.
- What is Billin best used for?
- Billin is most often used for invoice management, multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses. Of those, invoice management and multi-user accounting for freelancers and small businesses are not what Lexware is typically brought in for.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Billin: What are Billin's plan costs?
Billin offers three plans: Básico at €80/year (€6.60/month), Pro at €168/year (€14/month), and Ilimitado at €276/year (€23/month). Annual billing includes 18% savings compared to monthly.
SourceLexware: How much does Lexware cost?
Lexware pricing ranges from €3.95/month (plan S) to €16.45/month (plan XL) at discounted rates. Regular pricing is €7.90 to €32.90/month. All prices include hosting, backups, updates, and support.
SourceBillin: Is there a free trial for Billin?
Yes, Billin offers a 30-day free trial with all features included. No credit card is required to start.
SourceLexware: Is there a current promotional offer?
Yes, Lexware offers 50% discount for the first 3 months on all plans, then regular pricing applies. The billing period is monthly and cancellable anytime.
SourceBillin: How many users does each Billin plan include?
Básico includes 1 user, Pro includes 3 users, and Ilimitado includes unlimited users.
SourceLexware: Does Lexware offer a free trial?
Yes, Lexware offers a 30-day free trial with full XL features plus Lohn & Gehalt (payroll) access included.
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