InvoYX: the offline Lexware alternative for tradespeople
The best Lexware alternative for a solo tradesperson is InvoYX — an offline invoicing app with ZUGFeRD 2.2 e-invoices, DATEV export, quotes and dunning in 27 languages. Lexware is a full desktop/cloud accounting suite; InvoYX is the lean, offline tool for getting an invoice out on site.
The short version
Lexware is the right choice for a bookkeeper who wants a complete German accounting suite on the desktop or in the cloud. InvoYX is the right choice for the tradesperson who needs invoices, quotes, ZUGFeRD and DATEV export on their phone, offline, at one flat price.
Lexware vs. InvoYX: how they compare
| Lexware | InvoYX | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Paid, tiered (desktop + cloud) | 7-day free trial, then €12.99/month — flat |
| Works offline | Desktop yes / cloud no | Yes — fully offline |
| ZUGFeRD 2.2 / Factur-X | Yes | Yes — every invoice |
| DATEV export | Yes | Yes — 42-field CSV |
| Quotes & credit notes | Yes | Yes |
| Dunning (Mahnwesen) | Yes | Yes — 3-stage |
| Languages | German | 27 languages |
| Account & data | License/account | No account, data on device |
When Lexware is the better choice
Lexware is a full accounting suite trusted by German tax advisors — the right tool for a business that wants desktop accounting, payroll and bookkeeping depth.
When InvoYX is the better choice
InvoYX is the right tool for the tradesperson who writes invoices on site — offline, with ZUGFeRD and DATEV in one flat price, and customer data that never leaves the phone.
5 reasons to switch
- Fully offline: write and save invoices in a cellar with no signal.
- ZUGFeRD e-invoices and DATEV export included in one flat price.
- 27 languages with document language independent of app language.
- Quotes, credit notes, recurring invoices and 3-stage dunning built in.
- No account, no cloud — data stays on your device with AES-256 backup.
Frequently asked questions
Is InvoYX a Lexware replacement?
For invoicing, quotes, dunning and tax export — yes, and offline. InvoYX does not do full double-entry accounting or payroll, so a business needing those keeps Lexware.
Does InvoYX work offline?
Yes — everything runs in a local SQLite database; you only need a connection to send the finished PDF.
Try InvoYX free for 7 days
7-day free trial, then €12.99/month. Cancel anytime. No cloud, no account.
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