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Head-to-Head Specification Audit
freee vs Conta Azul
Japanese SMBs & Freelancers · Japan
Specification Matrix
| Metric | freee | Conta Azul |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $26/moBetter | $35/mo |
| API Rate Limit | 100 req/minBetter | 60 req/min |
| Target Country | Japan | Brazil |
| Category | Finance & Accounting | Finance & Accounting |
| Compliance | APPI | LGPD |
| Hosting Regions | JP-Tokyo, JP-Osaka | BR-São Paulo |
| Native Integrations | 4 listedBetter | 4 listed |
freee — Key Specs
- ✓#1 cloud accounting software in Japan — 3.5M+ users
- ✓Full Japanese tax compliance: consumption tax, corporate tax, year-end filing
- ✓My Number (個人番号) management built-in
- ✓Seamless e-invoice (電子帳簿保存法) compliance for 2024 mandate
Conta Azul — Key Specs
- ✓Brazil-specific accounting: Nota Fiscal, SPED, and DANFE generation
- ✓Integrated with Receita Federal for automatic tax calculations
- ✓Bank reconciliation with all major Brazilian banks (Itaú, Bradesco, BB)
- ✓PIX integration — instant payment reconciliation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is cheaper, freee or Conta Azul?+
freee starts at $26/mo, which is lower than Conta Azul at $35/mo.
Which tool is better for compliance — freee or Conta Azul?+
freee additionally supports APPI. Conta Azul additionally supports LGPD.
Which has a higher API rate limit — freee or Conta Azul?+
freee has a higher API rate limit at 100 requests per minute. freee: 100 req/min. Conta Azul: 60 req/min.
Which tool is better suited for Japan?+
freee is evaluated for Japanese SMBs & Freelancers in Japan with hosting regions: JP-Tokyo, JP-Osaka. Conta Azul has hosting regions: BR-São Paulo. For data residency in Japan, check each vendor's data processing agreements.
Data last verified: 25 June 2026
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