Lexware Office vs. sevdesk: data protection per plan
Lexware Office (4 plans) and sevdesk (4 plans) side by side: DPA, training on inputs, hosting and data retention per plan, based on the providers’ public documents. Without rating.
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At a glance
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| Feature | Lexware Office | sevdesk |
|---|---|---|
| Provider based in | Munzinger Straße 9, 79111 Freiburg, Germany. Contracting party and processor according to the DPA and privacy notice: Haufe Service Center GmbH | sevDesk GmbH, Im Unteren Angel 1, 77652 Offenburg, Germany |
| Plans recorded | 4 | 4 |
| Hosting | EU option: all 4 plans | EU option: all 4 plans |
| Training on inputs | no: all 4 plans | not documented: all 4 plans |
| DPA | yes: all 4 plans | yes: all 4 plans |
| As of | 18 Oct 2026 | 18 Oct 2026 |
Plans compared
Comparing: Lexware Office S vs. sevdesk Rechnung
| Feature | Lexware OfficeS | sevdeskRechnung (Invoicing) |
|---|---|---|
| yes | yes | |
| Details: DPA available | yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support) Provider’s DPA | yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses) Provider’s DPA |
| differs by plan | no | not publicly documented |
| Details: Training on inputs | Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs. | No explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described. |
| EU option | EU option | |
| Details: Data residency | DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication. | Sub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented. |
| list available | list available | |
| Details: List published |
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| differs by plan | DPA section IV: after the end of the… | DPA section 10: after the end of the… |
| Details: Data retention | DPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented. | DPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented. |
| differs by plan | 7.90 EUR/mo… (further prices in the details) | several tiers |
| Details: Price | EUR 7.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set. | List price EUR 11.90 per month billed monthly, EUR 9.90 per month for 12 months (billed annually), EUR 8.90 per month for 24 months, each plus VAT; 1 user, additional users via add-on at EUR 5.90 per month. On the retrieval date the pricing page also showed promotional prices ("up to 50% discount"); according to terms section 1.5, discounts only apply to first bookings by new customers for the minimum term, renewals at regular prices. |
| yes | yes | |
| Details: AI features included | yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; version for receipt capture and archive) | yes (AI agent Sevi in support, according to the pricing page in all three paid plans; AI-supported receipt capture and online banking reconciliation only from the Buchhaltung plan) |
| 6 sources | 11 sources | |
| Details: Sources with retrieval date |
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Contract / DPA
- Lexware Office Syes
- sevdesk Rechnungyes
- Lexware Office S
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support)
Provider’s DPAsevdesk Rechnungyes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses)
Provider’s DPA
Training
- differs by plan
- Lexware Office Sno
- sevdesk Rechnungnot publicly documented
- Lexware Office S
Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs.
sevdesk RechnungNo explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described.
Hosting
- Lexware Office SEU option
- sevdesk RechnungEU option
- Lexware Office S
DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication.
sevdesk RechnungSub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented.
Sub-processors
- Lexware Office Slist available
- sevdesk Rechnunglist available
- Lexware Office S
- Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (development and support)
- Haufe Lexware Services GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (technical user support and information)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Luxembourg ("AWS Frankfurt": hosting and operations; "AWS Europe": operating tasks for AI-supported functions)
- Amazon Web Services Inc., Seattle, USA (only with prior approval for internal support services)
- Klippa App B.V., Groningen, Netherlands (data extraction from accounting receipts)
- Intercom Inc., San Francisco, USA (web analytics and communication service, communication also AI-supported)
- UserVoice Inc., USA (feedback tool)
- The Rocket Science Group LLC, Atlanta, USA (email sending via Mandrill)
- B+S Banksysteme AG and BANKSapi Technology GmbH, Munich (interfaces for retrieving online banking information)
- SorryApp Ltd., London (status notifications)
sevdesk Rechnung- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, German branch (external data centre, hosting; data only in Germany)
- EMAILBRIEF GmbH, Mutterstadt (sending invoices by post)
- Termitel GmbH, Ettlingen (handling customer phone enquiries)
- Twilio Inc. (SendGrid, Inc.), Dublin (sending emails; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses)
- AI-specific sub-processors: not publicly documented (list as of 10.04.2024 names none)
Retention
- differs by plan
- Lexware Office SDPA section IV: after the end of the…
- sevdesk RechnungDPA section 10: after the end of the…
- Lexware Office SDPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented.sevdesk RechnungDPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented.
Price
- differs by plan
- Lexware Office S7.90 EUR/mo… (further prices in the details)
- sevdesk Rechnungseveral tiers
- Lexware Office S
EUR 7.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set.
sevdesk RechnungList price EUR 11.90 per month billed monthly, EUR 9.90 per month for 12 months (billed annually), EUR 8.90 per month for 24 months, each plus VAT; 1 user, additional users via add-on at EUR 5.90 per month. On the retrieval date the pricing page also showed promotional prices ("up to 50% discount"); according to terms section 1.5, discounts only apply to first bookings by new customers for the minimum term, renewals at regular prices.
- Lexware Office Syes
- sevdesk Rechnungyes
- Lexware Office S
yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; version for receipt capture and archive)
sevdesk Rechnungyes (AI agent Sevi in support, according to the pricing page in all three paid plans; AI-supported receipt capture and online banking reconciliation only from the Buchhaltung plan)
Evidence
- Lexware Office S6 sources
- sevdesk Rechnung11 sources
- Lexware Office S
- Lexware Office pricing & product comparisonPricing page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data processing under Art. 28 GDPR (as of 12.11.2025)DPA, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- General terms and conditions Lexware Office (cloud solution), incl. section 2.3 AI featuresTerms and conditions, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Privacy notice Lexware Office (as of 23.09.2026)Privacy notice, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Automated accounting with AIProduct page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data protection & data securitySecurity page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
sevdesk Rechnung- Pricing and plansPricing page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data processing agreement (version 04.07.2025)DPA, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- List of approved sub-processors (as of 10.04.2024)Sub-processor list, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Technical and organisational measures (as of 10.04.2024)TOMs, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Privacy notice web app (as of 13.01.2025)Privacy notice, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- SecuritySecurity page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- General terms and conditionsTerms and conditions, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Online banking (incl. FAQ on AI matching and finAPI)Product page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Recording receipts (incl. FAQ on AI-supported receipt capture)Product page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Help centre: Recording receiptsDocumentation, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Help centre: Data processing agreement (DPA)Documentation, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
| Feature | Lexware Office | sevdesk |
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| yesall 4 plans | yesall 4 plans | |
| Details: DPA available |
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| differs by tool | noall 4 plans | not publicly documentedall 4 plans |
| Details: Training on inputs |
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| EU optionall 4 plans | EU optionall 4 plans | |
| Details: Data residency |
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| list availableall 4 plans | list availableall 4 plans | |
| Details: List published |
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| differs by tool | DPA section IV: after the end of the…all 4 plans | DPA section 10: after the end of the…all 4 plans |
| Details: Data retention |
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| differs by tool |
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| Details: Price |
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| differs by tool | yesall 4 plans |
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| Details: AI features included |
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| 6 sources | 12 sources | |
| Details: Sources with retrieval date |
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Contract / DPA
- Lexware Officeyesall 4 plans
- sevdeskyesall 4 plans
- Lexware Office
- S
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support)
Provider’s DPA - M
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support)
Provider’s DPA - L
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support)
Provider’s DPA - XL
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28 GDPR between the customer and Haufe Service Center GmbH, public, as of 12.11.2025; applies to all Lexware Office versions; according to the DPA, the contract is also performed with AI support)
Provider’s DPA
sevdesk- Free
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses)
Provider’s DPA - Rechnung (Invoicing)
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses)
Provider’s DPA - Buchhaltung (Accounting)
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses)
Provider’s DPA - Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
yes (data processing agreement under Art. 28(3) GDPR, publicly available as a PDF, version Offenburg 04.07.2025; according to the help centre it is concluded digitally and does not need to be returned; applies to all customers, as according to the terms sevdesk only contracts with businesses)
Provider’s DPA
- S
Training
- differs by tool
- Lexware Officenoall 4 plans
- sevdesknot publicly documentedall 4 plans
- Lexware Office
- S
Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs.
- M
Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs.
- L
Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs.
- XL
Terms section 2.3 (AI features): input and output are not used for training purposes. Automated accounting product page: assignment suggestions can be adjusted, and the system learns and becomes more accurate over time (scope not described in detail). By contrast, for the support chatbot (Intercom), according to the privacy notice the chatbot is automatically trained on the user's inputs.
sevdesk- Free
No explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described.
- Rechnung (Invoicing)
No explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described.
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)
No explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described.
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
No explicit statement on training AI models with customer data. Help article "Belege erfassen" (recording receipts): the automatic receipt recognition is continuously learning and improves with every uploaded receipt. Receipt capture product page: booking category suggestions learn from the user's assignments. DPA section 3(6): operational data may be used anonymously and in aggregated form for evaluation purposes and, where applicable, for error analysis and further development of the products; section 2(2): statistical use only anonymised and aggregated. Whether this includes model training across customer accounts and whether an opt-out exists is not described.
- S
Hosting
- Lexware OfficeEU optionall 4 plans
- sevdeskEU optionall 4 plans
- Lexware Office
- S
DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication.
- M
DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication.
- L
DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication.
- XL
DPA: all core functions (invoicing, receipt capture and processing, payroll, cash functions) are developed and hosted exclusively in Germany; hosting with AWS Frankfurt, operating tasks for AI-supported functions with "AWS Europe" (region not specified further); data extraction from accounting receipts by Klippa App B.V. (Netherlands). Supplementary functions (email sending, support platform, analytics) partly via sub-processors based in the USA, including Intercom with AI-supported communication.
sevdesk- Free
Sub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented.
- Rechnung (Invoicing)
Sub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented.
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)
Sub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented.
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
Sub-processor list (as of 10.04.2024): hosting with Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, data hosted exclusively in Germany, access from third countries for support purposes conceivable; TOMs: AWS Frankfurt data centres; security page: hosting with AWS (no location stated); FAQ on the online banking page: receipts are stored 'in a certified data centre with server location in Germany' (translated). DPA section 2(3): processing in principle in the EU/EEA, outside only after prior notice and subject to Art. 44 et seq. GDPR. Where the AI features (receipt recognition, bank reconciliation, AI agent Sevi) are processed and whether external AI providers are used for them is not documented.
- S
Sub-processors
- Lexware Officelist availableall 4 plans
- sevdesklist availableall 4 plans
- Lexware Office
- S
- Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (development and support)
- Haufe Lexware Services GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (technical user support and information)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Luxembourg ("AWS Frankfurt": hosting and operations; "AWS Europe": operating tasks for AI-supported functions)
- Amazon Web Services Inc., Seattle, USA (only with prior approval for internal support services)
- Klippa App B.V., Groningen, Netherlands (data extraction from accounting receipts)
- Intercom Inc., San Francisco, USA (web analytics and communication service, communication also AI-supported)
- UserVoice Inc., USA (feedback tool)
- The Rocket Science Group LLC, Atlanta, USA (email sending via Mandrill)
- B+S Banksysteme AG and BANKSapi Technology GmbH, Munich (interfaces for retrieving online banking information)
- SorryApp Ltd., London (status notifications)
- M
- Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (development and support)
- Haufe Lexware Services GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (technical user support and information)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Luxembourg ("AWS Frankfurt": hosting and operations; "AWS Europe": operating tasks for AI-supported functions)
- Amazon Web Services Inc., Seattle, USA (only with prior approval for internal support services)
- Klippa App B.V., Groningen, Netherlands (data extraction from accounting receipts)
- Intercom Inc., San Francisco, USA (web analytics and communication service, communication also AI-supported)
- UserVoice Inc., USA (feedback tool)
- The Rocket Science Group LLC, Atlanta, USA (email sending via Mandrill)
- B+S Banksysteme AG and BANKSapi Technology GmbH, Munich (interfaces for retrieving online banking information)
- SorryApp Ltd., London (status notifications)
- L
- Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (development and support)
- Haufe Lexware Services GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (technical user support and information)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Luxembourg ("AWS Frankfurt": hosting and operations; "AWS Europe": operating tasks for AI-supported functions)
- Amazon Web Services Inc., Seattle, USA (only with prior approval for internal support services)
- Klippa App B.V., Groningen, Netherlands (data extraction from accounting receipts)
- Intercom Inc., San Francisco, USA (web analytics and communication service, communication also AI-supported)
- UserVoice Inc., USA (feedback tool)
- The Rocket Science Group LLC, Atlanta, USA (email sending via Mandrill)
- B+S Banksysteme AG and BANKSapi Technology GmbH, Munich (interfaces for retrieving online banking information)
- SorryApp Ltd., London (status notifications)
- XL
- Haufe-Lexware GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (development and support)
- Haufe Lexware Services GmbH & Co. KG, Freiburg (technical user support and information)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, Luxembourg ("AWS Frankfurt": hosting and operations; "AWS Europe": operating tasks for AI-supported functions)
- Amazon Web Services Inc., Seattle, USA (only with prior approval for internal support services)
- Klippa App B.V., Groningen, Netherlands (data extraction from accounting receipts)
- Intercom Inc., San Francisco, USA (web analytics and communication service, communication also AI-supported)
- UserVoice Inc., USA (feedback tool)
- The Rocket Science Group LLC, Atlanta, USA (email sending via Mandrill)
- B+S Banksysteme AG and BANKSapi Technology GmbH, Munich (interfaces for retrieving online banking information)
- SorryApp Ltd., London (status notifications)
sevdesk- Free
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, German branch (external data centre, hosting; data only in Germany)
- EMAILBRIEF GmbH, Mutterstadt (sending invoices by post)
- Termitel GmbH, Ettlingen (handling customer phone enquiries)
- Twilio Inc. (SendGrid, Inc.), Dublin (sending emails; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses)
- AI-specific sub-processors: not publicly documented (list as of 10.04.2024 names none)
- Rechnung (Invoicing)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, German branch (external data centre, hosting; data only in Germany)
- EMAILBRIEF GmbH, Mutterstadt (sending invoices by post)
- Termitel GmbH, Ettlingen (handling customer phone enquiries)
- Twilio Inc. (SendGrid, Inc.), Dublin (sending emails; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses)
- AI-specific sub-processors: not publicly documented (list as of 10.04.2024 names none)
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, German branch (external data centre, hosting; data only in Germany)
- EMAILBRIEF GmbH, Mutterstadt (sending invoices by post)
- Termitel GmbH, Ettlingen (handling customer phone enquiries)
- Twilio Inc. (SendGrid, Inc.), Dublin (sending emails; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses)
- AI-specific sub-processors: not publicly documented (list as of 10.04.2024 names none)
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
- Amazon Web Services EMEA SARL, German branch (external data centre, hosting; data only in Germany)
- EMAILBRIEF GmbH, Mutterstadt (sending invoices by post)
- Termitel GmbH, Ettlingen (handling customer phone enquiries)
- Twilio Inc. (SendGrid, Inc.), Dublin (sending emails; EU-U.S. Data Privacy Framework and standard contractual clauses)
- AI-specific sub-processors: not publicly documented (list as of 10.04.2024 names none)
- S
Retention
- differs by tool
- Lexware OfficeDPA section IV: after the end of the…all 4 plans
- sevdeskDPA section 10: after the end of the…all 4 plans
- Lexware Office
- SDPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented.
- MDPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented.
- LDPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented.
- XLDPA section IV: after the end of the licence agreement the account remains in a free read-only mode; complete deletion at any time via self-service; test accounts not converted to a purchase are deleted no later than 13 months after the end of the test registration. Privacy notice: chat data (Intercom) for test accounts 13 months after the end of the trial, after a purchase up to 10 years after the end of the contract. Retention specifically for AI processing (AWS Europe, Klippa) not publicly documented.
sevdesk- FreeDPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented.
- Rechnung (Invoicing)DPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented.
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)DPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented.
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)DPA section 10: after the end of the contract, personal data is retained for three months for data export; immediate deletion at the end of the contract on request. Terms section 3.2: archiving according to commercial and tax retention periods during the contract term. Web app privacy notice: log files deleted after seven days at the latest or IP addresses obfuscated. Retention specifically for AI processing not publicly documented.
Price
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- Lexware Office
- 7.90 EUR/mo… (further prices in the details)S
- 12.90 EUR/moM
- 21.90 EUR/mo… (further prices in the details)L
- 32.90 EUR/mo… (further prices in the details)XL
- sevdesk
- 0 EURFree
- several tiersRechnung (Invoicing), Buchhaltung (Accounting), Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
- Lexware Office
- S
EUR 7.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set.
- M
EUR 12.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set.
- L
EUR 21.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set.
- XL
EUR 32.90 per month plus VAT, cancellable monthly (pricing page); on the retrieval date a "50% discount for 3 months" promotion. Payroll (Lohn & Gehalt) optional from EUR 12.90 per month (up to 2 employees). 30-day free trial with the XL feature set.
sevdesk- Free
EUR 0 ("permanently free", no credit card); according to the help centre applied automatically after the 14-day trial, unlimited in time; no add-ons bookable, limited support.
- Rechnung (Invoicing)
List price EUR 11.90 per month billed monthly, EUR 9.90 per month for 12 months (billed annually), EUR 8.90 per month for 24 months, each plus VAT; 1 user, additional users via add-on at EUR 5.90 per month. On the retrieval date the pricing page also showed promotional prices ("up to 50% discount"); according to terms section 1.5, discounts only apply to first bookings by new customers for the minimum term, renewals at regular prices.
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)
List price EUR 25.90 per month billed monthly, EUR 22.90 per month for 12 months, EUR 19.90 per month for 24 months, each plus VAT; 1 user, more via add-on at EUR 5.90 per month. On the retrieval date the pricing page also showed promotional prices ("up to 50% discount"); according to terms section 1.5, discounts only apply to first bookings by new customers for the minimum term, renewals at regular prices.
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
List price EUR 34.90 per month billed monthly, EUR 30.90 per month for 12 months, EUR 27.90 per month for 24 months, each plus VAT; 1 user, more via add-on at EUR 5.90 per month. On the retrieval date the pricing page also showed promotional prices ("up to 50% discount"); according to terms section 1.5, discounts only apply to first bookings by new customers for the minimum term, renewals at regular prices.
- S
- differs by tool
- Lexware Officeyesall 4 plans
- sevdesk
- noFree
- yesRechnung (Invoicing), Buchhaltung (Accounting), Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
- Lexware Office
- S
yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; version for receipt capture and archive)
- M
yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; additionally quotes, (e-)invoices and dunning)
- L
yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; additionally accounting, cash-basis profit statement and VAT)
- XL
yes (receipt scanner with automatic recognition and booking suggestion and automatic payment reconciliation in all versions according to the version comparison; additionally EU and instalment invoices, public API, automatic receipt intake by email)
sevdesk- Free
no (pricing page: the free plan covers 3 (e-)invoices per month, contacts, products and support material; AI-supported receipt capture and the AI agent Sevi are only listed for paid plans)
- Rechnung (Invoicing)
yes (AI agent Sevi in support, according to the pricing page in all three paid plans; AI-supported receipt capture and online banking reconciliation only from the Buchhaltung plan)
- Buchhaltung (Accounting)
yes (AI-supported receipt capture reading date, amount, receipt number and supplier and suggesting the booking category; AI-supported matching of bank payments to invoices and receipts; AI agent Sevi; suggestions must be reviewed and confirmed by the user)
- Buchhaltung Pro (Accounting Pro)
yes (all AI features from Buchhaltung; additionally cost centres, management accounts (BWA) and REST API)
- S
Evidence
- Lexware Office6 sources
- sevdesk12 sources
- Lexware Office
- Lexware Office pricing & product comparisonPricing page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data processing under Art. 28 GDPR (as of 12.11.2025)DPA, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- General terms and conditions Lexware Office (cloud solution), incl. section 2.3 AI featuresTerms and conditions, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Privacy notice Lexware Office (as of 23.09.2026)Privacy notice, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Automated accounting with AIProduct page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data protection & data securitySecurity page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
sevdesk- Pricing and plansPricing page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Data processing agreement (version 04.07.2025)DPA, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- List of approved sub-processors (as of 10.04.2024)Sub-processor list, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Technical and organisational measures (as of 10.04.2024)TOMs, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Privacy notice web app (as of 13.01.2025)Privacy notice, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- SecuritySecurity page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- General terms and conditionsTerms and conditions, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Online banking (incl. FAQ on AI matching and finAPI)Product page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Recording receipts (incl. FAQ on AI-supported receipt capture)Product page, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Help centre: Recording receiptsDocumentation, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Help centre: Free planDocumentation, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
- Help centre: Data processing agreement (DPA)Documentation, retrieved 18 Oct 2026
not documentedmeans: not publicly documented, not verifiable in any provider source. It does not mean “no”.
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