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Conta vs Payoneer

Conta logo

Conta

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Payoneer logo

Payoneer

Accounting

One account. Infinite opportunities.

From
$29/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; Payoneer an annual account fee of $29.95 USD applies if the account receives less than $6,000 USD in any 12 consecutive months
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Conta and Payoneer actually diverge.

Attributes where Conta and Payoneer differ
AttributeContaPayoneer
Starting priceFree$29/month
Pricing modelsubscriptionusage-based
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
FoundedUnknown2005

Identical on both: 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 Payoneer does not also cover.

Only in Payoneer

  • Receive payments
  • Multi-currency accounts
  • Working capital
  • Mass payouts
  • Marketplace integrations
  • Amazon
  • Fiverr
  • Upwork

What people use each for

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

Conta

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

Payoneer

  • Freelancer payment collection from Upwork, Fiverr, and global marketplacesnot Conta
  • Multi-currency account management with 70+ currencies supportednot Conta
  • International wire transfers to 190+ countries and territoriesnot Conta
  • Business contractor payments and global workforce managementnot Conta
  • Marketplace mass payouts for seller platforms and gig economynot 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

Payoneer

  • An annual account fee of $29.95 USD applies if the account receives less than $6,000 USD in any 12 consecutive months
  • The Payoneer card carries a $29.95 USD annual fee and $12.95 USD for a replacement
  • Converting between Payoneer balances in different currencies costs 0.50%
  • Receiving into a non local currency receiving account costs 1%, minimum $1.00 USD
  • Receiving by credit card costs up to 3.99% plus $0.49 USD
  • Withdrawing to a bank in the recipient's local currency costs 1.2% to 4%
  • ATM withdrawals cost $3.15 USD plus up to 1.8%, rising to 3.5% when currency is converted
  • Card purchases requiring conversion cost up to 3.5%

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

Payoneer

$29/month
  • StandardFree
    • Receive payments
    • Multi-currency
    • Marketplace connections

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

  • You want to start without paying.

Choose Payoneer if

  • You need receive payments.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want multi-currency accounts.

Questions people ask

Is Conta or Payoneer better?
Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Payoneer at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Conta or Payoneer?
Conta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Conta and $29/month for Payoneer.
Does Conta or Payoneer run on more platforms?
Conta runs on Web. Payoneer runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Conta for free?
Yes. Conta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Payoneer starts at $29/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 Payoneer is typically brought in for.
What can Conta do that Payoneer cannot?
Payoneer covers Receive payments, Multi-currency accounts, Working capital, Mass payouts.

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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Payoneer: What are Payoneer's withdrawal fees?

Payoneer states its mission is to simplify international payments, but specific withdrawal fees are not published on the homepage. Fee details are accessed via the pricing section.

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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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Payoneer: How much does Payoneer charge for currency conversion?

Payoneer manages multi-currency transactions but does not display conversion rates or fee percentages 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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Payoneer: Is there a monthly fee to keep a Payoneer account?

Payoneer does not list account maintenance fees on its homepage. Specific pricing for account types (freelancer, business, marketplace) requires accessing the pricing page.

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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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