Xero
Beautiful cloud accounting for small business.
- Starting price
- $15/mo
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 30-day trial
- G2 score
- 4.3/5
- Capterra score
- 4.4/5
Overview
Xero approaches accounting with software-company sensibilities: clean design, unlimited users on every plan, and daily bank feeds that make reconciliation almost enjoyable. Strong in the UK, Australia and New Zealand, it is the natural QuickBooks alternative for teams that value collaboration — bookkeeper, founder and advisor all in the file at once. US payroll requires a Gusto integration, and phone support is deliberately absent.
Who it’s best for
Key features
- Bank reconciliation
- Invoicing
- Unlimited users
- Reporting
Xero pricing
Xero paid plans start at $15/month, with a 30-day free trial.
Pros and cons
Pros
- ✓Clean UI
- ✓Unlimited users
- ✓Strong integrations
Cons
- ✗Payroll limited by region
- ✗Phone support sparse
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Xero cost?
Xero paid plans start at $15/month, with a 30-day free trial.
Is Xero any good?
Xero holds a 4.4/5 rating across 3,000 reviews. Users highlight its clean ui.
What are the best Xero alternatives?
Top alternatives include FreshBooks, QuickBooks Online, Wave. FreshBooks is the highest rated at 4.4/5.