Ledger & accounting
Xero
Accounting software for small businesses.
Straight answers
- What is Xero?
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Xero is ledger and accounting software for accounting and bookkeeping clients. Xero is an accounting software that manages all accounting needs in one place. It integrates with Karbon, FYI, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc, Senta. Pricing: From US$2.5 per month for the first 6 months (as at September 2026).
- Who is it for?
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Xero is for accounting and bookkeeping clients.
- What does it cost?
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Pricing: From US$2.5 per month for the first 6 months (as at September 2026).
- What's the catch?
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Xero has not claimed this listing, so the description is The Firm's compilation from the vendor's own site rather than the vendor's words.
Overview
Xero is an accounting software designed for small businesses, providing a comprehensive solution for managing finances. It offers features such as invoicing, expense tracking, and bank reconciliation, all accessible from a single platform.
With Xero, users can automate tasks and gain financial clarity through its AI finance partner, JAX. The software integrates with over 1000 apps, making it adaptable to various business needs.
Compiled by The Firm from the vendor's website, checked 4 Sep 2026. Not reviewed by the vendor. Claim this listing to correct it.
The facts
Compiled from the vendor's own site, dated- Category
- Ledger & accounting
- Pricing model
- Subscription
- Price
- From US$2.5 per month for the first 6 months (as at September 2026)
- Works with
- Karbon, FYI, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc, Senta +6
- Available in
- Sold everywhere; no region stated
- Listing
- Compiled by The Firm from the vendor's own site
- Last checked
- 4 Sep 2026
Xero pricing
Pricing: From US$2.5 per month for the first 6 months (as at September 2026).Plans as published by the vendor, checked 4 Sep 2026
| Plan | Price | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early | US$2.5 | per month | for the first 6 months, then $25 per month |
| Growing | US$5.5 | per month | for the first 6 months, then $55 per month |
| Established | US$9 | per month | for the first 6 months, then $90 per month |
Prices as published by the vendor. A converted figure is an approximation; the vendor bills in its own currency. See the vendor's own price page (opens in a new tab)
What it does
From the vendor's own site- Accept online payments
- Automate bill entry
- Bank reconciliation
- Smart Document Capture
- Real-time reporting
Xero integrations
12 integrations mapped- Karbon
- FYI
- AccountKit
- Engager
- TaxCalc
- Senta
- Double
- Canopy
- TaxCycle
- Draftworx
- GreatSoft
- Xero Practice Manager
Who implements Xero
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Xero, answered
The questions firms search for before they trial it- What is Xero?
- Xero is ledger and accounting software for accounting and bookkeeping clients. Xero is an accounting software that manages all accounting needs in one place. It integrates with Karbon, FYI, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc, Senta. Pricing: From US$2.5 per month for the first 6 months (as at September 2026).
- Does Xero integrate with Karbon?
- Yes. Xero lists Karbon as an integration, alongside FYI, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc. The Firm's directory can be filtered by Karbon to see the other tools that plug into the same stack.
- Does Xero integrate with FYI?
- Yes. Xero lists FYI as an integration, alongside Karbon, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc. The Firm's directory can be filtered by FYI to see the other tools that plug into the same stack.
- Does Xero integrate with AccountKit?
- Yes. Xero lists AccountKit as an integration, alongside Karbon, FYI, Engager, TaxCalc. The Firm's directory can be filtered by AccountKit to see the other tools that plug into the same stack.
- What does Xero integrate with?
- Xero lists 12 integrations: Karbon, FYI, AccountKit, Engager, TaxCalc, Senta, Double, Canopy, TaxCycle, Draftworx, GreatSoft, Xero Practice Manager. Integrations are as the vendor names them; the directory groups every tool by what it connects to.
- What does Xero cost?
- Xero publishes 3 plans (checked 3 September 2026). Early: US$2.5 per month; Growing: US$5.5 per month; Established: US$9 per month. Prices are as published by the vendor; current plans and limits are on the vendor's pricing page.
- Who is Xero for?
- Xero is ledger and accounting software for accounting and bookkeeping clients.
- Who maintains this Xero listing?
- The Firm compiled this listing from the vendor's own website (checked 3 September 2026); Xero has not yet claimed it. Claiming is free and lets the vendor correct any detail here.
- Has The Firm written about Xero?
- Yes. Xero is named in 5 published pieces on The Firm, linked under Coverage on this page. Coverage is editorial and separate from this listing.
- How does a firm choose between ledger and accounting tools?
- The Firm's guide to choosing ledger and accounting software, on the Ledger & accounting category page, sets out what a practice uses this kind of tool for, what to look for and what to avoid. The directory lists every ledger and accounting tool; listing is not a ranking.
- Is there a free trial? Vendor
- Xero offers a 14-day trial with no credit card required.
- What are the contract and cancellation terms? Vendor
- Xero subscriptions auto-renew monthly until they are cancelled. Cancellation requires one month's notice.
- Where is the data hosted? Vendor
- Xero is committed to the security of data and provides multiple layers of protection for personal and financial information.
- How long does onboarding take? Vendor
- Xero offers free expert setup help during the first 90 days.
- What are the alternatives to Xero?
- Other ledger and accounting tools in The Firm's directory include MYOB, QuickBooks, Easy Business App and Sage. Listing is not a ranking: each profile states what the tool does, what it integrates with and how it charges, and up to four can be compared side by side.
Answers are ours, grounded in this listing's facts; answers marked "vendor" are as published on Xero's own site, checked 4 Sep 2026. Tell us an answer is wrong
What changed on this listing
Every edit, dated, with who made it- Sept 2026 faq updated. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Xero Practice Manager. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: GreatSoft. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Draftworx. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: TaxCycle. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Canopy. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Double. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Senta. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: TaxCalc. Checked by The Firm
- Sept 2026 added integration: Engager. Checked by The Firm
Our coverage of Xero
From The Firm-
Everything Xero announced at Xerocon London 2026, and the three things that matter
Xero used Xerocon London to announce auto bank reconciliation, an AI agent builder, a mid-market tier and a stack of JAX features — most of them tagged "coming soon". We've sorted the announcements that will change your Monday from the ones that were built for the keynote screen.
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Xerocon Denver 2026: the pre-show guide and what happened
Xerocon Denver ran on 19 and 20 August 2026 at the Colorado Convention Center, with Andre Agassi headlining and Xero fresh off an AI-heavy London show. This is the guide we published before the show, on the sessions, the expo, the side events and whether the ticket paid for itself; our recap covers what was announced.
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MCP for accountants, explained (without the jargon)
MCP is the plug standard that lets AI assistants like Claude and ChatGPT talk directly to the software your firm already runs, which is why Xero, Ignition and half your app stack suddenly mention it. Here's what it actually does, what's verified versus vapour, and the questions to ask any vendor before you connect it to client data.
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Celebrating the finalists and winners of the Xero Global App Awards 2025
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Agentic AI in accounting, explained (before a vendor explains it to you)
Every accounting software keynote now says "agentic," and most of the audience is nodding along without a working definition. Here's what an AI agent actually is, which agents are real in accounting today versus demo-reel material, and the three questions that matter more than anything a vendor shows you on stage.
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