What it is
Xero is cloud accounting software with bank feeds, invoicing, bills, payroll in some countries and VAT/GST filing, plus a large marketplace of connected apps. It is sold by monthly subscription in tiers.
Who it suits
Small businesses and their accountants, especially in the UK, Australia and New Zealand.
How it charges
Monthly subscription in tiers that differ by invoice and bill limits, multi-currency and project features. Payroll is included up to a number of employees in some countries or billed as an add-on.
Getting started
Start a free trial, connect bank feeds, import contacts and set your tax rates. Your accountant can be invited as an adviser at no extra cost.
At a glance
- Pricing
- Subscription tiers
- Free plan
- No
- Payroll
- Yes (some countries)
- Tax filing
- VAT/GST
- Headquarters
- Wellington
- Founded
- 2006
Strengths
- Widely used by accountants
- Strong bank feeds and integrations
- Clean interface
Watch for
- Lower tiers cap invoices and bills
- Payroll is an add-on in some markets
Readers ask2 questions answered
Does Xero include payroll?
In the UK, Australia and New Zealand payroll is available as part of plans or as an add-on; in the US it integrates with Gusto.
Is Xero Making Tax Digital compatible?
Yes, for UK VAT filing.
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How it comparesIts standing in 1 comparison
Best all-round for UK and Australian small businesses
- Pricing
- Subscription tiers 4 of them share this
- Payroll
- Yes (some countries) 1 provider in this comparison
- Tax filing
- VAT/GST 1 provider in this comparison
- Free plan
- No 4 of them share this
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