A QuickBooks alternative with you in mind
Thinking about Xero vs QuickBooks? Find out why Xero’s online accounting software is used by millions of small businesses worldwide.
Software that works for you
A QuickBooks alternative made for small business.
Switching to Xero is easy
Not with Xero? Switching couldn’t be simpler.
Beautiful features
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Features that’ll change your life
Better your life and your business.
| Xero | QBO | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription plan | Ignite Grow Comprehensive Ultimate | Simple Start Essentials Plus Advanced |
| Users | Unlimited users. | Each subscription has a restriction on the number of users. |
| Bank connections/bank feeds | ||
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| Auto bank reconcile | Supported in Grow, Comprehensive & Ultimate subscriptions via JAX. | Supported in Plus & Advanced subscriptions via Intuit Intelligence Agents |
| MTD for Income Tax Ready | ||
| Invoicing & quotes | Ignite limits to 20 invoices. All other subscriptions offer unlimited invoicing. | |
| Enter bills | Ignite limits to 10 bills. All other subscriptions offer unlimited bills. | Simple Start has no bill management. All other subscriptions offer unlimited bills. |
| Pay bills (in GBP) | ||
| Online payments | ||
| Cloud based | ||
| Works on mobile | ||
| Submit VAT returns to HMRC | ||
| Data capture | ||
| Basic Inventory & tracking | Supported on Plus & Advanced subscriptions only. | |
| Manage fixed assets | Supported on Advanced subscription only. | |
| Foreign Currency | Supported on Comprehensive & Ultimate subscriptions only. | Supported on Essentials, Plus & Advanced subscriptions only. |
| Payroll offered | ||
| Expense and mileage tracking | Supported on all plans except for Ignite. | |
| Project tracking & profitability | Supported on Ultimate subscription only. | Supported on Plus & Advanced subscriptions only. |
| Automate CIS calculations and reports | ||
| Submit CIS returns offered | ||
| Advanced Business Intelligence & Financial Insights | All analytics features powered by Syft are exclusive to the Comprehensive & Ultimate Subscriptions;. Some are available in the Ignite & Grow subscriptions. | All features are exclusive to the Advanced subscription; some are available in the Essentials and Plus subscriptions. |
| AI Agent (automate tasks and surface real-time insights) | JAX | Intuit Intelligence |
Note: (✓) indicates a strong capability, (✕) indicates a significant limitation, and (△) indicates a partial or conditional capability
Software that works for you
Xero’s cloud-based software is a QuickBooks alternative that means business – whenever, wherever you are.
Make the switch work for you
Debating between Xero vs QuickBooks? Switching to Xero is simple. You can either manually import data into Xero yourself, get help from your accountant, or use a conversion service.
How to convert your files
Beautiful features
- Get free automatic updates – no forced migrations
- Enjoy intuitive online software designed for small businesses
- Add unlimited users for free on any plan
- Connect to over 1000 online business apps
- Our support experts are here for you
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Plans to suit your business
Simple
A new plan, specifically for non VAT businesses, with features designed for sole traders and landlords.
Simple
Usually £7
Now £1.40
GBP per month excluding VAT
Save £33.60 over 6 months
- Send invoices and quotes
- Accept online invoice payments^
- MTD for Income Tax ready
- Reconcile bank transactions
- Smart document capture
- View real-time reports
- Automate subcontractor CIS calculations and reports
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.