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Conta vs Fortnox

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Conta

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Fortnox

Accounting

Swedish cloud accounting and business platform for bookkeeping, invoicing and payroll

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Conta norwegian pricing only: displayed in NOK without multi-currency support for international comparisons; Fortnox corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK)
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Conta and Fortnox actually diverge.

Attributes where Conta and Fortnox differ
AttributeContaFortnox

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.

Conta

  • Norwegian small business accounting and invoicingnot Fortnox
  • Project and department cost trackingnot Fortnox
  • EHF/eInvoice generation for Norwegian regulatory compliancenot Fortnox

Fortnox

  • Registering Swedish corporations with guided formation assistancenot Conta
  • Selling unpaid invoices to improve cash flownot Conta
  • Managing multiple client businesses from bureau dashboardnot Conta
  • Integrating payroll with Swedish banking automationnot Conta

Where each one falls short

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

Conta

  • Norwegian pricing only: displayed in NOK without multi-currency support for international comparisons
  • Annual billing required: no monthly-pay option for either tier, forcing yearly commitment
  • Pro tier vaporware: listed as 'coming soon' with no pricing or feature roadmap provided
  • Limited feature differentiation: Smart tier is 'most selected' by customers but does not clearly explain what additional business value justifies 62% price premium over Standard

Fortnox

  • Corporate packages alone span at least 7 named tiers (Mini through Stor+) priced from 209 kr/man to 919 kr/man, and add-on programs are billed separately per module (SEK)
  • The Fortnox Access verification tier is priced by transaction volume, rising from 9 kr/man at zero verifications to 199 kr/man at 1000+ verifications (SEK), so cost is not fixed and scales with usage

Pricing, plan by plan

Conta

Free
  • Conta Regnskap Standard$209/month (billed annually)
  • Conta Regnskap Smart$339/month (billed annually)
  • Conta Regnskap Pro$undefined/mo

Fortnox

Free
  • New Company TrialFree
    • 6-month free trial for newly started businesses

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

  • You want to start without paying.
Conta review

Choose Fortnox if

  • You want to start without paying.
Fortnox review

Questions people ask

Is Conta or Fortnox better?
Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Fortnox at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Conta or Fortnox?
Conta starts at Free and Fortnox at Free.
Does Conta or Fortnox run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Conta for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Conta best used for?
Conta is most often used for norwegian small business accounting and invoicing, project and department cost tracking, ehf/einvoice generation for norwegian regulatory compliance. Of those, norwegian small business accounting and invoicing and project and department cost tracking are not what Fortnox is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Conta: How much does Conta cost per month?

Conta Regnskap Standard costs 209 NOK/month and Smart costs 339 NOK/month, billed annually. Both exclude VAT and include a 30-day free trial option.

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Fortnox: Does Fortnox offer a free trial?

Yes, newly started businesses receive their first six months in Fortnox at no cost, followed by subscription-based pricing.

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Conta: Can I pay monthly instead of annually?

No. Both Standard and Smart tiers require annual billing at a fixed monthly rate. Monthly-payment options are not available.

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Fortnox: What pricing tiers does Fortnox offer?

Fortnox offers tiered subscription packages that vary by module (accounting, invoicing, payroll) but specific pricing details are not listed on the main website.

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Conta: What is included in the Standard vs. Smart plan?

Standard includes accounting, invoicing, unlimited receipts, mobile app, and EHF/eInvoice. Smart adds KID numbers, unlimited EHF, project/department management, free chat/phone support, and exclusive equipment discounts.

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Fortnox: How can I find Fortnox pricing information?

Detailed pricing is available on the packages page (/paket), through a purchasing guide tool at buy-guide.fortnox.se, or by contacting sales representatives directly.

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Conta: When will the Pro plan be available and what will it cost?

The Pro tier is listed as 'coming soon' on the pricing page with no published pricing or launch date provided.

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