Accounting
Cloud accounting, tax filing and financial software.
Tools
sevdesk
Cloud accounting for freelancers & SMEs
lexoffice
Online accounting by Lexware, established with tax advisors
WISO MeinBüro
Office software with accounting, desktop + cloud
FastBill
Accounting and invoicing for freelancers
BuchhaltungsButler
Automated accounting with DATEV integration
orgaMAX
SME accounting with integrated inventory management
Taxfix
Mobile tax filing via app
WISO Steuer
Desktop classic for tax filing
ELSTER
Official portal of the German tax administration
Papierkram
Simple accounting for small business owners
Scopevisio
Cloud-first ERP for mid-market, DACH focus
Brawls
ELSTER vs Taxfix
Taxfix wins narrowly due to superior user guidance and significantly faster onboarding. However, ELSTER remains the first choice for complex cases and price-conscious users.
Taxfix vs WISO Steuer
WISO Steuer wins the comparison clearly due to a superior value-for-money model (5 filings included), deeper AI integration (SteuerGPT), and coverage of all conceivable tax scenarios. Taxfix remains the king of user-friendliness for very simple cases on a smartphone.
BuchhaltungsButler vs sevdesk
sevdesk narrowly wins the comparison with 5 to 3 categories (with 3 draws). While BuchhaltungsButler remains unbeaten in terms of automation depth and AI pre-accounting, sevdesk offers the better overall package for the masses through more attractive prices, a superior mobile app, and a broader range of functions including inventory management.
lexoffice vs FastBill
lexoffice wins this comparison clearly due to better value for money, superior AI receipt recognition, and a more extensive ecosystem. However, FastBill remains the top choice for service providers who require integrated time tracking.
sevdesk vs WISO MeinBüro
WISO MeinBüro narrowly wins the comparison due to its superior scalability, deeper integration into the WISO tax ecosystem, and better value for money for growing companies. However, sevdesk remains the champion in terms of UX and mobile work.
sevdesk vs lexoffice
lexoffice narrowly wins the 2026 comparison due to a superior AI strategy and more efficient daily automation. However, sevdesk remains the top choice for micro-users thanks to its free entry-level plan.