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Conta vs Maxio

Conta logo

Conta

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Maxio logo

Maxio

Accounting

Billing and financial reporting platform for B2B SaaS companies

From
$599/month
Rated
-

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; Maxio entry-level Grow plan starts at $599/month, making it costly for very early-stage startups.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Conta and Maxio actually diverge.

Attributes where Conta and Maxio differ
AttributeContaMaxio
Starting priceFree$599/month
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebweb, api

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), 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 Maxio does not also cover.

Only in Maxio

  • Usage-based billing
  • Subscription management
  • Revenue recognition
  • SaaS metrics dashboards
  • Dunning and collections
  • Accounting and CRM integrations

What people use each for

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

Conta

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

Maxio

  • Billing for B2B SaaS companies with complex contractsnot Conta
  • Usage-based and hybrid pricing meteringnot Conta
  • GAAP/IFRS revenue recognition for finance teamsnot Conta
  • SaaS metrics reporting for investors and boardsnot 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

Maxio

  • Entry-level Grow plan starts at $599/month, making it costly for very early-stage startups.
  • Pricing above the Grow tier requires a custom quote rather than transparent self-serve pricing.
  • Focused specifically on B2B SaaS billing, so it lacks general e-commerce checkout or consumer payment features found in platforms like FastSpring.
  • Advanced features like multi-entity support and expense amortization are gated behind paid add-ons.

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

Maxio

$599/month
  • Grow$599/month
    • For businesses up to $100k in monthly billings
    • Usage-based and recurring billing
    • Automated invoicing and dunning
  • Scale$undefined/month
    • For businesses over $100k in monthly billings
    • Advanced revenue management add-ons
    • Multi-entity support

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Maxio if

  • You need usage-based billing.
  • You work on web, api.
  • You also want subscription management.

Questions people ask

Is Conta or Maxio better?
Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Maxio at $599/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Conta or Maxio?
Conta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Conta and $599/month for Maxio.
Does Conta or Maxio run on more platforms?
Conta runs on Web. Maxio runs on web, api.
Can I use Conta for free?
Yes. Conta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Maxio starts at $599/month.
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 Maxio is typically brought in for.
What can Conta do that Maxio cannot?
Maxio covers Usage-based billing, Subscription management, Revenue recognition, SaaS metrics dashboards.

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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Maxio: What does Maxio cost?

Maxio's Grow plan costs $599/month for businesses with up to $100k in monthly billings. Businesses above that threshold need the Scale plan, which requires a custom quote from Maxio's sales team.

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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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Maxio: Is there a free plan?

No, Maxio does not offer a free plan. The Grow plan at $599/month is the entry point, with unlimited users included at no extra cost.

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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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Maxio: What does Maxio integrate with?

Maxio integrates with accounting systems like QuickBooks, Xero, and NetSuite, CRMs including Salesforce, HubSpot, and Pipedrive, and 20+ payment gateways alongside its own Maxio Payments.

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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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