About Xero

Xero is a global small business platform with 3.95 million subscribers which includes core accounting, payroll, workforce management, expenses and projects. Xero also has an extensive ecosystem of connected apps and connections to banks and other financial institutions, helping small businesses access a range of solutions from within its open platform to help them run their business and manage their finances. Xero is a FIFA Women’s Football partner. About Xero accounting software Xero provides small business owners, accountants and bookkeepers with powerful online accounting software and access to up-to-date financial data. It’s designed to make life better for small businesses, their advisors and communities around the world. It connects businesses with their bank, their advisor, accounting tools, payment services and third-party apps, so everything is securely available at any time, on any device. Benefits for small businesses Xero’s beautiful, easy-to-use small business accounting software automates and streamlines many day-to-day tasks, including bank reconciliation, quoting, invoicing, making and collecting payments, tax, managing employees, expenses, projects and payroll. Businesses can view up-to-date numbers on the Xero dashboard, in reports, and in analytics. It’s easy for businesses to see how they’re tracking, stay in control of cash flow and make informed decisions. Because Xero is cloud-based, businesses can work with their data easily from anywhere as well as collaborate with their accountant and bookkeeper. Many features are available on mobile, so people can run their business on the go. Support and learning Xero’s offers free 24/7 support, learning, and discussions at Xero Central, backed by a team of expert support staff. Customers are also invited to put forward and vote on product ideas. Responsible data use commitments Xero takes a defense-in-depth approach to protecting its systems and customer data. Data is protected by multiple layers of security, including encryption when it’s transferred and stored, and subject to strict privacy controls. Xero uses multi-factor authentication; software updates are free; and Xero does regular data backups. Xero is certified as compliant with ISO/IEC 27001:2013, complies with the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, and produces Service Organization Control (SOC 2) reports. Xero App Store Xero connects with more than 1000 third-party apps designed to solve everyday business challenges, get data flowing between Xero and other apps, and provide a more complete view of how a business is performing. The Xero App Store is the place to easily find, try and connect apps that are certified by Xero and reviewed by users. Pricing plans and free trial Xero offers a free trial of its accounting software for 30 days, and a range of pricing plans designed to suit different needs. Subscriptions to Xero are invoiced monthly. Accountants and bookkeepers get free access to Xero online accounting software and to Xero HQ when they sign up (for free) as Xero partners. Xero for accountants and bookkeepers Accountants and bookkeepers gain access to smart practice management software with tools for streamlined workflows, efficient compliance, and a cloud-based single accounting ledger for every client. They can collaborate within Xero with their colleagues or with clients, automate manual tasks, and access client records at any time. Xero’s integrated practice management software includes Xero HQ, Xero Practice Manager, Xero Workpapers and Xero Tax. Xero the company Xero is a global company with offices in seven countries and over 3.95 million subscribers. It’s a leader in online accounting across New Zealand, Australia and the United Kingdom, and has won multiple awards for its software and services. Xero is listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX).
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Xero pricing

Xero does not have a free version but does offer a free trial. Xero paid version starts at $27.50/month.

Starting Price:
$27.50/month See pricing details
Free Version:
No
Free trial:
Yes

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Xero Reviews

Feature rating

Value for Money
4.2
Functionality
4.3
Ease of Use
4.3
Customer Support
4.0
5 reviews of 2,974 View all reviews
Rino
Rino
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
4
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
4

5
Reviewed on 24/06/2022

Xero - The Cloud Based Software of the future

Fantastic product with fantastic support and really meaningful input from the actual company staff

Pros

Xero's main benefit to us as a mid tier accounting firm is the ease of importing information. It supports multiple bank feeds on a reliable basis and its open API allows for the support of many add in apps

Cons

Being a non-technical software, it does sometimes give the impression of not being as robust in terms of ease of change of prior information. This can be overcome by locking down periods, one just has to remember to do this though.

Alternatives Considered

Sage 50cloud Accounting

Reasons for Choosing Xero

The capital development expenditure and size of Xero simply mean that it is outpacing other software in terms of speed of development, effectively future-proofing our practice.

Switched From

Sage 50cloud Accounting

Reasons for Switching to Xero

The main factors were cost and engagement with the Xero South Africa team
Laura
Laura
  • Industry: Hospital & Health Care
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
4
Features
5
Ease of Use
4
Customer Support
4

4
Reviewed on 6/04/2023

To keep track of finances, Xero is a small business' best friend

We've suggested Xero to a few clients and even forced them to switch from their current accounting software because of how much superior it is than its competitors.

Pros

If you're not an accountant, Xero is still simple and straightforward to use. Daily operations are based on the straightforward processes of making payments to suppliers and receiving money. It's the best option for a company of that size. It's simple and straightforward to use this accounting software to keep track of your company's money. This program is something I use constantly.

Cons

Xero is designed for small businesses, therefore it has basic restrictions (journal approvals, etc.). As a company's billing operations reach a certain mass, they outgrow a single Xero instance and require the use of many instances running in parallel to process all of the bills.

Paul
  • Industry: Retail
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 4/09/2024

Easy to use

Been with zero for almost 10 years and despite being offered other software for free have remained with xero

Pros

Easy to use while giving me all the data I require quickly

Cons

Sometimes the changes take a little bit of time to work out

Alternatives Considered

FreeAgent

Reasons for Switching to Xero

Liked the overall feel of the product and the ability to find things quickly
Timothy
  • Industry: Construction
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Daily for Free Trial
  • Review Source
Value for Money
1
Features
1
Ease of Use
1
Customer Support
1

1
Reviewed on 9/08/2024

All hat and no cowboy.

Didn't have one really. I was looking forward to it.

Pros

I didn't get to really use this program. The trial company was as far as I got.

Cons

They say that they can convert your old Quickbooks file to xero but after starting the process they turn around and say they couldn't do it. Then I had to look at another convert firm to do it. Very expensive.

Alternatives Considered

Zoho CRM

Reasons for Choosing Xero

Not happy with QBO. It does not work without pro help.

Switched From

QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to Xero

Price and good reviews were the only thing going for them. Being headquartered in New Zealand was going to be a challenge.
Jhoy
  • Industry: Accounting
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
  • Review Source
Value for Money
5
Features
5
Ease of Use
5
Customer Support
5

5
Reviewed on 17/06/2024

Xero certified

Pros

Xero is user friendly, easy to navigate things. And they have useful updates quarterly. They make sure they step up their game every now and then.

Cons

Can't think of any right now cause going back to what I just said, they continuously update the software so it will be useful to their users.

Alternatives Considered

QuickBooks Online

Reasons for Switching to Xero

Xero is user friendly, easy to navigate things. And they have useful updates quarterly. They make sure they step up their game every now and then.

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