Accounting · head to head
Conta vs Microsoft Excel
Conta
Accounting
Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
Microsoft Excel
Accounting
Spreadsheet software for data analysis and visualization
- From
- Free
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: Conta norwegian pricing only: displayed in NOK without multi-currency support for international comparisons; Microsoft Excel free tier limited to 5 GB cloud storage and web-only access
- Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Conta and Microsoft Excel actually diverge.
| Attribute | Conta | Microsoft Excel |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | subscription | freemium |
| Platforms | Web | Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android |
| Founded | Unknown | 1975 |
Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), 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 Microsoft Excel does not also cover.
Only in Microsoft Excel
- Advanced formulas
- Pivot tables
- Data visualization
- Charts and graphs
- Conditional formatting
- Data analysis tools
- Macro automation
- Collaboration features
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Conta
- Norwegian small business accounting and invoicingnot Microsoft Excel
- Project and department cost trackingnot Microsoft Excel
- EHF/eInvoice generation for Norwegian regulatory compliancenot Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Excel
- Financial modelingnot Conta
- Data analysisnot Conta
- Budget planningnot Conta
- Reportingnot Conta
- Business intelligencenot Conta
- Statistical analysisnot 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
Microsoft Excel
- Free tier limited to 5 GB cloud storage and web-only access
- Paid plans have per-user costs increasing significantly with more users
- AI features like Copilot limited or unavailable on lower-tier plans
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
Microsoft Excel
Free- Microsoft Excel (Free)Free
- Excel for the web
- Real-time collaboration
- 5 GB cloud storage
- Microsoft 365 Personal$9.99/month
- Desktop Excel app
- 1 TB cloud storage
- Single user on up to 5 devices
- Microsoft 365 Family$12.99/month
- 1-6 users (AI features for subscription owner)
- Up to 6 TB cloud storage (1 TB per person)
- Each user up to 5 devices
- Microsoft 365 Premium$19.99/month
- 1-6 users
- Extensive Copilot feature access
- Exclusive advanced AI capabilities
Which should you pick?
Choose Microsoft Excel if
- You need advanced formulas.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want pivot tables.
Questions people ask
- Is Conta or Microsoft Excel better?
- Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Microsoft Excel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Conta or Microsoft Excel?
- Conta starts at Free and Microsoft Excel at Free.
- Does Conta or Microsoft Excel run on more platforms?
- Conta runs on Web. Microsoft Excel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
- 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 Microsoft Excel is typically brought in for.
- What can Conta do that Microsoft Excel cannot?
- Microsoft Excel covers Advanced formulas, Pivot tables, Data visualization, Charts and graphs.
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.
SourceMicrosoft Excel: How much does Microsoft Excel cost?
Microsoft Excel is free as a web app with 5 GB storage. Paid options include Microsoft 365 Personal at $9.99/month for desktop apps and 1 TB storage, Family at $12.99/month for 1-6 users with 6 TB total storage, and Premium at $19.99/month with extended Copilot access.
SourceConta: 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.
SourceMicrosoft Excel: Is there a free version of Excel?
Yes, Excel for the web is free and includes sharing, real-time collaboration, and 5 GB cloud storage accessible on web, iOS, and Android without subscription.
SourceConta: 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.
SourceMicrosoft Excel: What is the difference between Microsoft 365 Family and Premium tiers?
Family tier at $12.99/month supports 1-6 users with 6 TB total storage and standard features. Premium tier at $19.99/month allows extensive Copilot feature access and exclusive advanced AI capabilities including image creation and audio generation.
SourceConta: 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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