Kantax vs Tripletex
Tripletex is a comprehensive, package-based finance system in the Visma group, with many integrations and modules for growing companies. Kantax is a simpler, AI-driven alternative with accounting, payroll, invoicing and VAT included from NOK 100/mo. Here’s how they compare on price, scope and fit.
This comparison is made by Kantax.
Where Kantax is stronger
- Lower entry price with payroll: NOK 100/mo for one user with payroll included, vs NOK 299/mo + 65 per employee on Tripletex Smart (as of Oct 2026)
- No set-up fee — at Tripletex NOK 0–1,700 depending on package
- Open REST API with webhooks included
- One package: accounting, payroll, invoicing, VAT and receipts from the start
Where Tripletex is stronger
- Many integrations with other systems
- Project accounting, time tracking and expense reports in dedicated packages and modules
- Scales well to larger companies with complex needs
- Bank integration and VAT returns filed directly to Altinn today
- Price (from)
- KantaxNOK 100/mo for 1 user, +50 per extraTripletexNOK 199/mo (Basis), 299/mo (Smart)
- Set-up fee
- KantaxNoneTripletexNOK 0–1,700 by package
- Payroll with A-melding
- KantaxIncludedTripletexNot in Basis; NOK 65/mo per employee on Smart; 1 user included from Pro (NOK 479/mo)
- Invoicing
- KantaxYesTripletexYes
- VAT return to Altinn
- KantaxFigures ready for AltinnTripletexYes
- AI receipt extraction
- KantaxYesTripletexYes — invoice interpreter included; automation from NOK 130/mo
- Integrations
- KantaxREST + webhooks, includedTripletexMany; NOK 129/mo on Basis and Smart, included from Pro
- Free trial
- Kantax30 daysTripletex14 days
Competitor prices are list prices ex. VAT from each vendor’s own pricing page as of 3 October 2026, and may have changed — check the vendor’s site for current pricing.
Verdict
Choose Tripletex if you need many integrations, project accounting and room to grow into a larger organisation, and package pricing with modules suits you. Choose Kantax if you want a simpler solution with accounting, payroll, invoicing and VAT included from NOK 100/mo. Prices as of October 2026, ex. VAT.
FAQ
What does Tripletex actually cost?
Basis costs NOK 199/mo but has no payroll. Smart costs NOK 299/mo plus NOK 450 to set up, and payroll is extra at NOK 65/mo per employee — Smart with payroll for two employees comes to NOK 429/mo, plus the set-up fee and any transaction prices. Kantax is from NOK 100/mo for one user, with payroll included. All prices are ex. VAT, as of October 2026 — check tripletex.no/priser.
Is Kantax powerful enough vs Tripletex?
For most small businesses, yes: Kantax covers accounting, payroll, invoicing, VAT, receipts, projects and reports. If you need very advanced project accounting or many specialised integrations, Tripletex is built for that.