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.

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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.

The Xero dashboard displays in the Xero Accounting app on a mobile phone.

Make the switch work for you

Debating between Xero vs Freshbooks? Switching to Xero is straightforward with CloudConvert.

Convert to Xero with CloudConvert
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Easy to use, beautiful features

Considering Xero vs Sage? Take a look at what Xero can do for you.

  • Included
    Easily pay bills, send online invoices and know your numbers wherever you are
  • Included
    Scan receipts and capture data with Hubdoc (included with Xero)
  • Included
    Pay and get paid in over 160 currencies with multi-currency accounting using instant currency conversions
  • Included
    Find, try and choose from over 1000 business apps that integrate with Xero
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Better business insights

Xero’s advanced analytics tools give you in-depth insights into how your business is performing, wherever you are.

  • Included
    Check current and future financial health and cash flow
  • Included
    Access deeper insights and customised reports
  • Included
    Get help making business decisions using AI-powered cash flow predictions up to 90 days in the future
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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
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Plans to suit your business

Starter

Usually R450

Now R45

ZAR per month

Save R1215 over 3 months

Standard

Usually R745

Now R74.50

ZAR per month

Save R2011.50 over 3 months

Premium

Usually R995

Now R99.50

ZAR per month

Save R2686.50 over 3 months

Start using Xero for free

Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.