Xero review

Best for

Small businesses and accountants in the UK, Australia and New Zealand

Free plan

No (trial may exist)

Pricing

Check the provider's website for current pricing in your currency.

Company origin

New Zealand

Overview

Xero is cloud accounting platform known for bank reconciliation, invoicing and a large app marketplace. It is a strong fit for small businesses and accountants in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. It is used internationally — check that it supports your country's tax rules, currency and payment methods.

Who should consider Xero?

Consider it if you are among small businesses and accountants in the UK, Australia and New Zealand. Before you buy, test it with a week of real work, check the price for your number of users, and confirm you can export your data if you switch later.

Xero alternatives

Software	Best for	Free plan	Origin
QuickBooks Online	Small businesses in the US, UK, Canada and Australia	No (trial may exist)	US	Visit
FreshBooks	Freelancers and service businesses billing clients for time	No (trial may exist)	CA	Visit
Wave	Very small businesses in the US and Canada on a tight budget	Yes	CA	Visit
Invoice Ninja	Freelancers who want an open-source invoicing option	Yes	US	Visit
Zoho Books	GST-registered small businesses that want accounting and invoicing together	Yes	IN	Visit
Zoho Invoice	Freelancers and service businesses who just need professional invoices	Yes	IN	Visit

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