Why online accounting is good for business

Xero’s online accounting software makes small business easier. See how it can help you take control of the numbers.

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Get your books done faster

Xero automates tasks that used to take up a lot of time. From reconciling bank transactions to sending invoice reminders, it works for you.

Learn about bank reconciliation
The Xero dashboard shows today’s bank balance and the number of bank transactions ready to be reconciled.

Have confidence in your numbers

Data is protected and stored in one place so it’s easy to see how business is tracking with analytics and collaborate with your accountant.

Learn about Xero analytics
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Do business from anywhere, on any device

Access your data and Xero tools easily from anywhere. Keep essentials like invoicing and payroll at your fingertips with the mobile app.

Learn more about the accounting app
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Pay employees

Keep employee pay records online, process pay runs, and easily reconcile salary and wage payments in Xero.

Learn more about paying staff
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Track project profitability

Quote and invoice for jobs, track time and costs, and monitor project profitability and expenses using Xero.

Learn more about tracking projects
Quote and invoice for jobs, track time and costs, and monitor project profitability

View all Xero features

Learn more about what Xero can do to make life easier for your small business.

See all features
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Get started in no time

Whether you’re trying or buying Xero, you can either jump straight in or watch our introductory videos.

Watch videos to get going

The Xero 101 video series provides a gentle introduction to getting up and running on Xero.

Watch the videos

Support when you need it

Stuck? Our friendly accounting specialists are here to help, around the clock.

More about help and support

Want your data safe and secure?

We know how important your data is to you. We’ll help you keep it safe and secure.

More about data security

Need Mac accounting software?

Xero works on Mac, iPhone and iPad as well as Windows and Android devices.

More about Xero for Macs
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Xero has tools for any kind of business

Online accounting software can make running every type of business so much easier.

Retail

See how retail businesses use Xero.

Xero for retailers

Construction

See how construction businesses use Xero.

Xero for construction businesses

Amazon sellers

See how Amazon sellers use Xero.

Xero for Amazon sellers

Non-profit

See how non-profit organisations use Xero.

Xero for non-profits

Other businesses

Check out Xero for different types of business.

Xero for your kind of business
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Connect the right apps for your business

Choose from more than 1000 apps including inventory, CRM and time tracking apps that seamlessly integrate with Xero.

Explore the Xero App Store
Logos of several popular apps, aincluding Shopify and  Stripe  that connect to Xero.

Plans to suit your business

All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.

Starter

Usually R435

Now R108.75

ZAR per month

Save R978.75 over 3 months

Standard

Usually R695

Now R173.75

ZAR per month

Save R1563.75 over 3 months

Premium

Usually R955

Now R238.75

ZAR per month

Save R2148.75 over 3 months

Start using Xero for free

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

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    Safe and secure
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    Cancel any time
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    24/7 online support