A Sage alternative with you in mind
Whether you’re starting up, looking to grow, or wanting to switch software, Xero’s easy-to-use online accounting software can simplify your bookkeeping and business admin.
Software that works for you
Xero is made especially for small and growing businesses and lets you work anywhere.
Easy-to-use beautiful features
Xero streamlines and automates many routine admin tasks, making your everyday easier.
Better business insights
View key metrics and use Xero’s advanced analytics tools for smart cash flow forecasting.
Switching to Xero is easy
Upload your data into Xero in a few simple steps and experience Xero as a great alternative to Sage.
Software that works for you, wherever you are
Rest easy knowing that Xero is 100% in the cloud and designed for your convenience. Access Xero anytime, on any device: on the go, in the office, or at home on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Say goodbye to being tied to your desktop, and hello to flexibility.
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Comparison of Xero vs Sage
| Xero: Starter, Standard, Premium | Sage: Accounting Start, Accounting Standard | |
|---|---|---|
| Users | Unlimited | △ Each subscription has a restriction on the number of users. Adding additional users above the limit is at an additional cost. |
| Bank connections/bank feeds | ||
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| Auto bank reconcile | Supported in Standard & Premium subscriptions via JAX. | △ |
| Invoicing & quotes | Starter limits to 20 invoices. All other subscriptions offer unlimited invoicing. | |
| Bill management | Starter limits to 5 bills. All other subscriptions offer unlimited bills | |
| Cloud based | ||
| Works on mobile | ||
| VAT sales tax calculations and SARS integration | Supported in Accounting Standard subscription only. | |
| Data capture | Free with Hubdoc | Optional add-on. |
| Basic inventory & tracking | △ Optional add-on in Accounting Standard subscription only. | |
| Manage fixed assets | Optional add-on. | |
| Foreign Currency | Supported in Premium subscription only. | △ Optional add-on in Accounting Standard subscription only. |
| Expense and mileage tracking | Optional add-on | △ Limited (does not support mileage). |
| Project tracking & profitability | Optional add-on | △ Basic project tracking and profitability analysis available in Accounting Standard subscription only. |
| Advanced Business Intelligence & Financial Insights | All features powered by Syft are exclusive to the Premium subscription; some are available in the Starter & Standard subscriptions. | △ Some features supported in Start & Standard subscriptions. |
| Advanced cash flow analytics | Optional add-on | |
| AI Agent | JAX (One Super AI Agent) | Sage Copilot |
Note: (✓) indicates a strong capability, (✗) indicates a significant limitation, and (△) indicates a partial or conditional capability
Easy to use, beautiful features
Considering Xero vs Sage? Take a look at what Xero can do for you.
- Easily pay bills, send online invoices and know your numbers wherever you are
- Scan receipts and capture data with Hubdoc (included with Xero)
- Pay and get paid in over 160 currencies with multi-currency accounting using instant currency conversions
- Find, try and choose from over 1000 business apps that integrate with Xero
Better business insights
Xero’s advanced analytics tools give you in-depth insights into how your business is performing, wherever you are.
- Check current and future financial health and cash flow
- Access deeper insights and customised reports
- Get help making business decisions using AI-powered cash flow predictions up to 90 days in the future
Customer stories
See how Xero helps make it easy for small businesses to stay on top of their finances, so they can focus on doing what they love.
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From a NPO to a profitable business Sheryl Ozinsky scaled with the help of MGI Bass Gordon and Xero.
Read Sheryl's story
Plans to suit your business
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.