Is Conta or sevdesk better?

Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and sevdesk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.

Which is cheaper, Conta or sevdesk?

Conta starts at Free and sevdesk at Free.

Does Conta or sevdesk 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 sevdesk is typically brought in for.

Accounting · head to head

Conta vs sevdesk

Conta

Accounting

Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

sevdesk

Accounting

German accounting and invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers

From: Free
Rated: -

Full review Website

The short version

Each has a real cost: Conta norwegian pricing only: displayed in NOK without multi-currency support for international comparisons; sevdesk the free Kostenlos plan caps invoices and e-invoices at just 3 per month, forcing an upgrade to the Rechnung plan for unlimited invoicing
Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Conta and sevdesk actually diverge.

Attributes where Conta and sevdesk differ
Attribute	Conta	sevdesk
Pricing model	subscription	freemium

Identical on both: starting price (Free), 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 sevdesk
Project and department cost trackingnot sevdesk
EHF/eInvoice generation for Norwegian regulatory compliancenot sevdesk

sevdesk

Scanning receipts via mobile app and matching to transactionsnot Conta
Creating VAT advance returns and filing with tax authoritiesnot Conta
Generating XRechnung format invoices mandatory for B2B by 2025not Conta
Recording bank transactions automatically across 4000+ supported banksnot Conta
Managing unlimited invoices with automatic sales tax calculationsnot 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

sevdesk

The free Kostenlos plan caps invoices and e-invoices at just 3 per month, forcing an upgrade to the Rechnung plan for unlimited invoicing
API access and cost center tracking are reserved for the top Buchhaltung Pro tier at EUR 13.95 to EUR 34.90/month depending on commitment length, not included in the mid-tier Buchhaltung plan

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

sevdesk

Free

FreeFree
- Permanently free with no credit card required
- Up to 3 invoices/e-invoices monthly
- Unlimited contact creation
Rechnung (Invoice Plan)$11.9/month
- Regular: €11.90/month, discounted to €4.45/month on 24-month term
- Unlimited invoices, offers, e-invoices, and payment reminders
Buchhaltung (Accounting Plan)$25.9/month
- Recommended plan
- Regular: €25.90/month, discounted to €9.95/month on 24-month term
- Bookkeeping features, AI-powered receipt capture, tax filing
Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)$34.9/month
- Regular: €34.90/month, discounted to €13.95/month on 24-month term
- Cost center analysis, REST-API access, business financial analysis (BWA)

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

You want to start without paying.

Conta review

Choose sevdesk if

You want to start without paying.

sevdesk review

Questions people ask

Is Conta or sevdesk better?: Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and sevdesk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Conta or sevdesk?: Conta starts at Free and sevdesk at Free.
Does Conta or sevdesk 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 sevdesk 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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sevdesk: How much does sevdesk cost?

sevdesk offers a free plan and three paid tiers. Invoice Plan starts at €11.90/month (€4.45/month on 24-month), Accounting Plan at €25.90/month (€9.95/month on 24-month), and Accounting Pro at €34.90/month (€13.95/month on 24-month).

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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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sevdesk: What is included in sevdesk's free plan?

The free plan allows creation of up to 3 invoices/e-invoices monthly, unlimited contact creation, and access to support materials. No credit card is required.

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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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sevdesk: What add-ons are available for sevdesk?

sevdesk offers optional add-ons priced €3.90-€19.90/month including premium layouts, additional users, inventory management, and time tracking. Premium services such as setup consultations start at €24.90.

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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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sevdesk: Does sevdesk offer a promotional discount?

Yes, sevdesk advertises up to 50% discount through a time-limited Black Cyber Deal offering 60% off all plans. Additionally, all paid plans include 24-month term options with significant savings (up to 62% discount).

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Conta vs sevdesk

Conta

sevdesk

The short version

Where they differ

What people use each for

Conta

sevdesk

Where each one falls short

Conta

sevdesk

Pricing, plan by plan

Conta

sevdesk

Which should you pick?

Choose Conta if

Choose sevdesk if

Questions people ask

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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