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Conta vs Lemon Squeezy

Conta logo

Conta

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Lemon Squeezy logo

Lemon Squeezy

Accounting

Merchant of record for digital products, so the platform is the legal seller and carries the sales tax registrations

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Conta has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Conta norwegian pricing only: displayed in NOK without multi-currency support for international comparisons; Lemon Squeezy the fee is a percentage of revenue and sits well above a direct card gateway's rate, so a business that grows past the point where it could afford its own tax filings is paying an escalating charge for a service whose cost to the provider does not scale the same way.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Conta and Lemon Squeezy actually diverge.

Attributes where Conta and Lemon Squeezy differ
AttributeContaLemon Squeezy
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelsubscriptiontransaction
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Accounting).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Conta

Nothing recorded that Lemon Squeezy does not also cover.

Only in Lemon Squeezy

  • Merchant of record
  • Global tax handling
  • Hosted checkout
  • Subscriptions
  • Licence keys
  • Digital file delivery
  • Affiliate programme
  • Discount codes

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Conta

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

Lemon Squeezy

  • A solo developer selling a desktop app to buyers in dozens of countries who cannot justify VAT registration and quarterly filings in the EU and the UKnot Conta
  • A small SaaS product whose founders want to launch paid plans this month rather than wait on a tax adviser and a sales tax nexus studynot Conta
  • A studio selling templates, plugins or courses as one off downloads that need licence keys and file delivery alongside the paymentnot Conta
  • An existing product moving off a gateway because US state digital goods thresholds have started to trip and nobody wants to file in twenty statesnot 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

Lemon Squeezy

  • The fee is a percentage of revenue and sits well above a direct card gateway's rate, so a business that grows past the point where it could afford its own tax filings is paying an escalating charge for a service whose cost to the provider does not scale the same way.
  • Because Lemon Squeezy is the merchant of record, its name appears on the card statement and the invoice, which causes support tickets from buyers who do not recognise the charge and creates friction with corporate purchasers whose finance team wants to see the supplier they signed with.
  • It is a billing platform rather than accounting software, so you still need a ledger, and the mapping from gross sales to net payout across tax withheld, platform fees, refunds and the payout timing gap is a reconciliation your bookkeeper has to build and maintain every month.
  • Payout destinations are limited by country and are made on a schedule rather than on demand, so a business in a market outside the supported list, or one that needs funds the same week, has a working capital problem the platform will not solve.
  • Onboarding is subject to acceptance and the platform restricts what may be sold, so a product that drifts into a restricted category, or a merchant flagged during review, can find sales stopped with the platform holding the balance and limited recourse.

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

Lemon Squeezy

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Lemon Squeezy review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

  • You want to start without paying.
Conta review

Choose Lemon Squeezy if

  • You need merchant of record.
  • You also want global tax handling.
Lemon Squeezy review

Questions people ask

Is Conta or Lemon Squeezy better?
Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Lemon Squeezy at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Conta or Lemon Squeezy?
Conta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Conta and On request for Lemon Squeezy.
Does Conta or Lemon Squeezy run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Conta for free?
Yes. Conta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Lemon Squeezy starts at On request.
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 Lemon Squeezy is typically brought in for.
What can Conta do that Lemon Squeezy cannot?
Lemon Squeezy covers Merchant of record, Global tax handling, Hosted checkout, Subscriptions.

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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Lemon Squeezy: Does using Lemon Squeezy mean I never have to register for VAT?

It means you do not have to register in the buyer's country for those digital sales, because Lemon Squeezy is the seller there. You still have your own home country obligations on the income you receive, and your accountant treats the payouts as your revenue less a cost of sale.

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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Lemon Squeezy: How is this different from using Stripe directly?

Stripe is a payment processor, so you remain the seller and the tax obligations are yours. Stripe Tax will calculate rates but does not register or file for you. Lemon Squeezy takes the seller position and the filings, which is why it costs more.

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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Lemon Squeezy: Stripe acquired Lemon Squeezy. Does the product still exist?

Yes, it continued to operate as a distinct product after the 2024 acquisition. As with any acquired product, treat long term roadmap commitments cautiously and keep your customer and subscription data exportable.

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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Lemon Squeezy: Can I sell physical goods through it?

No. It is built for digital products, software, subscriptions and downloads. Physical fulfilment and the different tax treatment that comes with it are out of scope.

Lemon Squeezy: What happens to my subscriptions if I want to leave?

Card details are held by the merchant of record, not by you, so moving subscribers to another platform generally means asking existing customers to re-enter payment details rather than migrating tokens. Plan for churn at the switch.

Lemon Squeezy: Will my accountant be able to work with the reports?

The payout statements break out gross, tax, fees and refunds, which is enough for a competent bookkeeper. There is no direct posting into a general ledger, so expect a manual or scripted journal each month.

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