Accounting software by Lexware (Haufe Group) with invoicing, banking, and ELSTER integration.
Billstride vs. Lexoffice
Lexoffice offers full accounting from €9.90/month. Billstride creates invoices for $0.30 each — no subscription, no accounting bundle required.
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TL;DR
Lexoffice is an all-in-one accounting platform with banking, ELSTER, and payroll. If you need all that, it's a solid choice. If you just need invoices — fast, clean, with e-invoicing and no monthly fee — Billstride saves you money when you send fewer than 30 invoices per month.
Feature comparison
Invoicing
| Billstride | Lexoffice | |
|---|---|---|
| Create invoices | ||
| Recurring invoices | ||
| Auto-send recurring invoices | ||
| E-invoicing (ZUGFeRD) | ||
| E-invoicing (XRechnung) | ||
| AI PDF import | ||
| 3 invoice designs | ||
| 150+ currencies | ||
| Tax rules for 25+ countries | ||
| DATEV export |
Accounting
| Billstride | Lexoffice | |
|---|---|---|
| Income statement / P&L | ||
| Online banking | ||
| ELSTER integration | ||
| Receipt capture | ||
| Payroll | Add-on |
Usage
| Billstride | Lexoffice | |
|---|---|---|
| MCP integration (AI) | ||
| Small business VAT exemption | ||
| Send invoices via email | ||
| Free trial | 1 invoice free | 30 days |
Pricing
- No subscription — pay only when you finalize
- First invoice free
- Top up your balance, use it when you're ready
- All features included at every price point
- •S plan: €9.90/month — invoices + banking
- •M plan: €16.90/month — with accounting
- •L plan: €24.90/month — with reports
- •XL plan: €35.90/month — with payroll
- •30-day free trial
Who should choose what
- →Freelancers who send 1-20 invoices per month
- →Anyone who hates paying for months they don't invoice
- →Recurring invoices with auto-send — set it and forget it
- →International invoicing with 150+ currencies
- →Payment tracking with automatic reminders and dunning
- →Quick, simple invoicing without full accounting overhead
- →Self-employed who want accounting and invoicing in one tool
- →Anyone who needs ELSTER integration and bank reconciliation
- →Those using a tax advisor with DATEV access
- →Teams that need payroll
Questions
Can I switch from Lexoffice to Billstride?
Yes. You can import existing PDFs with AI — sender, recipient, and line items are extracted automatically.
Do I need separate accounting software?
If you just write invoices and your accountant handles the books, Billstride is enough. DATEV export is built in.
How much do I save with Billstride?
Lexoffice starts at €9.90/month — that's €118.80/year regardless of how many invoices you send. With Billstride, you pay $0.30 per invoice. At 10 invoices per month, that's €3 instead of €9.90.
Does Billstride support e-invoicing like Lexoffice?
Yes. ZUGFeRD and XRechnung are built in — no need to read the spec.