Accounting · head to head
Conta vs Spendesk

Conta
Accounting
Norwegian accounting software for small and growing businesses
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- Free
- Rated
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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; Spendesk no publicly available pricing, requires custom quote
- Prices and features above were last checked on 2 September 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Conta and Spendesk actually diverge.
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 Spendesk does not also cover.
Only in Spendesk
- Company cards
- Expense management
- Invoice payments
- Budget management
- Spend analytics
- Xero
- Sage
- NetSuite
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Conta
- Norwegian small business accounting and invoicingnot Spendesk
- Project and department cost trackingnot Spendesk
- EHF/eInvoice generation for Norwegian regulatory compliancenot Spendesk
Spendesk
- Expense managementnot Conta
- Spend controlnot Conta
- Finance automationnot 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
Spendesk
- No publicly available pricing, requires custom quote
- Strong European presence but limited in some non-EU markets
- High implementation costs due to extensive integration requirements
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
Spendesk
$29/month- EssentialsFree
- Virtual cards
- Expense tracking
- Approvals
Which should you pick?
Choose Spendesk if
- You need company cards.
- You work on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- You also want expense management.
Questions people ask
- Is Conta or Spendesk better?
- Neither clearly leads. Conta starts at Free and Spendesk at $29/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Conta or Spendesk?
- Conta has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Conta and $29/month for Spendesk.
- Does Conta or Spendesk run on more platforms?
- Conta runs on Web. Spendesk runs on Web, Mobile iOS, Mobile Android.
- Can I use Conta for free?
- Yes. Conta has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Spendesk 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 Spendesk is typically brought in for.
- What can Conta do that Spendesk cannot?
- Spendesk covers Company cards, Expense management, Invoice payments, Budget management.
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.
SourceSpendesk: What is included in Spendesk's platform?
Spendesk combines corporate cards, a mobile receipts app, approval workflows, automated reconciliation, accounts payable, procurement, and spend controls into one platform.
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.
SourceSpendesk: How does Spendesk handle expense receipts?
Spendesk captures receipts via mobile photo upload with OCR technology, automatically matching receipts to transactions and generating automated expense reports with 98% of expense receipts collected on time.
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.
SourceSpendesk: What integrations does Spendesk offer?
Spendesk integrates with accounting software including Sage, Xero, NetSuite, and SAP, plus HR systems and tools like Slack for comprehensive spend management.
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.
SourceSpendesk: Is Spendesk profitable?
Yes. Spendesk became the first spend management platform to reach profitability in 2025, processing over £10 billion in spend across 35+ countries.
SourceSpendesk: What is Spendesk's valuation?
Spendesk is a unicorn company with a valuation of $1.5 billion, with 2025 revenue of $52 million ARR.
SourceSpendesk: How much time can Spendesk save on bookkeeping?
Organizations using Spendesk save an average of 4 days per month on bookkeeping, equivalent to over 380 hours per year returned to the business.
SourceRelated pages
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