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Billit vs Lexware

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Billit

Accounting

Belgian invoicing and accounting software with Peppol e-invoicing

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Lexware

Accounting

Accounting and invoicing software for German small businesses and freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Billit annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included); 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 Billit and Lexware actually diverge.

Attributes where Billit and Lexware differ
AttributeBillitLexware

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (subscription), free tier (Yes), 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.

Billit

  • Invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businessesnot Lexware
  • E-invoicing and Peppol compliance for European businessesnot Lexware
  • Recurring billing and payment reminder workflowsnot Lexware

Lexware

  • German business accountingnot Billit
  • Invoicing and bookkeepingnot Billit

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Billit

  • Annual billing required to get approximately 15% discount (one free month included)
  • Additional user seats cost €5 per user per month on top of plan price
  • Overage pricing per document decreases with tier, penalizing rapid growth within a 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

Billit

Free
  • Starter$7.5/month
    • Up to 25 documents per month
    • Peppol e-invoicing
    • Invoice customization
  • Growth$25/month
    • Up to 500 documents per month
    • All Starter features
    • Additional documents: €0.25 per document
  • Professional$250/month
    • Up to 1,000 documents per month
    • All Growth features
    • Additional documents: €0.15 per document
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • 1,000+ documents per month
    • Custom pricing

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 Billit if

  • You want to start without paying.
Billit review

Choose Lexware if

  • You want to start without paying.
Lexware review

Questions people ask

Is Billit or Lexware better?
Neither clearly leads. Billit starts at Free and Lexware at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Billit or Lexware?
Billit starts at Free and Lexware at Free.
Does Billit or Lexware run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Billit for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Billit best used for?
Billit is most often used for invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses, e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses, recurring billing and payment reminder workflows. Of those, invoice generation and document management for freelancers and small businesses and e-invoicing and peppol compliance for european businesses are not what Lexware is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Billit: What does Billit Starter plan include and how much does it cost?

Billit Starter is €7.50 per month (or €22.92 per month with annual billing, roughly 15% off) and supports up to 25 documents per month. All plans include Peppol e-invoicing, invoice customization, quotes, mobile app, bank integration, and payment reminders. Extra documents over the limit cost €0.50 each.

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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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Billit: How much does it cost to add team members to a Billit account?

The first user is included in your plan. Additional team members cost €5 per user per month. Bookkeepers and accountants can access the accountant portal for free.

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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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Billit: What is the difference between Billit Growth and Professional plans?

Billit Growth is €25/month for up to 500 documents monthly (€0.25 per overage). Professional is €250/month for up to 1,000 documents monthly (€0.15 per overage). Both include all features; the only differences are document limit and overage rates.

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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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