Comparison
Clienta vs. lexoffice
lexoffice (now Lexware Office) is accounting-first software for German small businesses, with DATEV export. Clienta starts one step earlier: the work you track, turned into an invoice.
| What you need | Clienta | lexoffice |
|---|---|---|
| Starting point | The work: tasks + tracked time | The books: accounting & invoices |
| Time tracking → invoice | One tool, no copying | Not the core focus |
| DATEV export | Export for your Steuerberater | Yes, built in |
| Swiss QR-bill | Built in | Germany-focused |
| Market | DACH incl. Switzerland | Germany |
| Best fit | Freelancers billing hours | Small businesses wanting accounting |
Category facts checked July 2026. Pricing and plans change — verify current details on lexware.de.
Accounting-first vs. work-first
lexoffice is strong when the center of gravity is bookkeeping: invoices, receipts, VAT, and a clean DATEV handoff to your Steuerberater.
Clienta's center of gravity is the work itself. You track tasks and time, and the invoice is generated from them. The accounting handoff still happens — you can export what your Steuerberater needs.
If time is what you sell
For freelancers who bill by the hour, the painful gap is between the timer and the invoice — copying hours, rebuilding line items. Accounting software rarely closes that gap.
Clienta is built to close exactly that gap, and adds a Swiss QR-bill if you invoice Swiss clients. It's newer and narrower than lexoffice, on purpose.
FAQ
Does Clienta support DATEV export?
Clienta focuses on tracking work and invoicing, and lets you export the records your Steuerberater needs. It isn't a full accounting system like lexoffice — the two can sit side by side.
From tracked hours to a finished invoice
Clienta connects the work to the bill, then exports for your accountant. Try it free.
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