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Medius Expense vs sevdesk

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Medius Expense

Accounting

Expense management, formerly Expensya, now the expense module of the Medius spend platform

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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sevdesk

Accounting

German accounting and invoicing software for small businesses and freelancers

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only sevdesk has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Medius Expense the Expensya name is being retired, so contracts, logins and support articles change identity mid-relationship and internal documentation has to be rewritten.; 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 1 September 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Medius Expense and sevdesk actually diverge.

Attributes where Medius Expense and sevdesk differ
AttributeMedius Expensesevdesk
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWeb, iOS, AndroidWeb

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 Medius Expense

  • Receipt OCR
  • Mileage and per diem
  • VAT recovery
  • Card reconciliation
  • Approval workflows
  • AP suite integration

Only in sevdesk

Nothing recorded that Medius Expense does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

Medius Expense

  • A French or Spanish employer needing VAT-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languagesnot sevdesk
  • A company already running Medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platformnot sevdesk
  • A finance team with heavy mileage claims needing statutory rates applied without spreadsheetsnot sevdesk
  • A group consolidating several country expense tools into one European platformnot sevdesk

sevdesk

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

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Medius Expense

  • The Expensya name is being retired, so contracts, logins and support articles change identity mid-relationship and internal documentation has to be rewritten.
  • It is now a module inside an accounts payable suite, so expense-specific roadmap items compete with supplier invoice work for engineering time.
  • Pricing is not published and is discounted against bundling with Medius AP, which makes standalone expense quotes less competitive than they look.
  • Strength is concentrated in Europe and the Maghreb; North American and Asian tax and mileage handling are thinner than the European coverage.
  • It does not issue cards, so real-time spend controls are absent and it relies on card feed reconciliation after the fact.

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

Medius Expense

On request
  • Medius Expense$undefined/year
    • Per-user subscription, quoted not published
    • Tiering by feature set and entity count
    • Implementation and OCR configuration fees

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 Medius Expense if

  • You need receipt ocr.
  • You work on Web, iOS, Android.
  • You also want mileage and per diem.
Medius Expense review

Choose sevdesk if

  • You want to start without paying.
sevdesk review

Questions people ask

Is Medius Expense or sevdesk better?
Neither clearly leads. Medius Expense starts at On request and sevdesk at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Medius Expense or sevdesk?
sevdesk has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Medius Expense and Free for sevdesk.
Does Medius Expense or sevdesk run on more platforms?
Medius Expense runs on Web, iOS, Android. sevdesk runs on Web.
Can I use sevdesk for free?
Yes. sevdesk has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Medius Expense starts at On request.
What is Medius Expense best used for?
Medius Expense is most often used for a french or spanish employer needing vat-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languages, a company already running medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platform, a finance team with heavy mileage claims needing statutory rates applied without spreadsheets, a group consolidating several country expense tools into one european platform. Of those, a french or spanish employer needing vat-compliant receipt capture in local formats and languages and a company already running medius for supplier invoices that wants employee spend on the same platform are not what sevdesk is typically brought in for.
What can Medius Expense do that sevdesk cannot?
Medius Expense covers Receipt OCR, Mileage and per diem, VAT recovery, Card reconciliation.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Medius Expense: Is Expensya still available?

Under that name, no. The product continues as Medius Expense, with the branding cutover on 30 September 2026 and no change to features or data.

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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Medius Expense: Do I have to buy Medius AP as well?

No, but the commercial terms improve materially if you do, which is worth testing during negotiation.

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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Medius Expense: Does it issue corporate cards?

No. It reconciles existing card feeds rather than issuing its own cards.

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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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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