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Billin vs Lexware

Billin logo

Billin

Accounting

Spanish online invoicing software for freelancers and small businesses

From
€6.6/month
Rated
-
Lexware logo

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.

Attributes where Billin and Lexware differ
AttributeBillinLexware
Starting price€6.6/monthFree
Free tierNoYes

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.

Choose Lexware if

  • You want to start without paying.

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.

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Lexware: 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.

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Billin: 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.

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Lexware: 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.

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Billin: How many users does each Billin plan include?

Básico includes 1 user, Pro includes 3 users, and Ilimitado includes unlimited users.

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Lexware: 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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