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From $15/mo

A cleaner, more modern cloud accounting alternative to QuickBooks, especially popular outside the US.

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Summary

Xero's interface and multi-currency handling are generally considered more modern and pleasant than QuickBooks', and it's the default choice in markets like the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Its US accountant network is smaller than QuickBooks', which can matter if you specifically need to find local bookkeeping help.

Strengths

Ease of Use
79
Value
76
Features
82
Support
76

Pricing

Starter
From $15/mo
  • Core features
  • Community support
  • Limited usage
Pro
From $15/mo
  • Everything in Starter
  • Priority support
  • Higher usage limits
  • Advanced features
Enterprise
Custom
  • Everything in Pro
  • Dedicated account manager
  • SSO & advanced security
  • Custom contracts

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