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Best Xero Alternatives

The best alternatives to Xero, ranked by rating and value.

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FreshBooks

Simple accounting built for freelancers

Why switch: Very easy to use. Best for Freelancers & service businesses.

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Zoho Books

Affordable accounting inside the Zoho suite

Why switch: Excellent value. Best for SMBs & Zoho users.

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QuickBooks Online

The market-leading small-business accounting suite

Why switch: Most complete feature set. Best for Small businesses & accountants.

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Wave

Free accounting & invoicing for tiny businesses

Why switch: Core features free. Best for Micro-businesses & freelancers.

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FreshBooks

Simple accounting built for freelancers

4.5(6,200)Paid

FreshBooks focuses on invoicing and time-tracking for freelancers and service businesses, with an exceptionally easy interface and strong client billing features.

$19/mo
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Zoho Books

Affordable accounting inside the Zoho suite

4.5(4,100)Freemium

Zoho Books delivers strong accounting at a low price and integrates tightly with the wider Zoho suite. A great-value pick, especially for existing Zoho users.

Free
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QuickBooks Online

The market-leading small-business accounting suite

4.4(18,900)Paid

QuickBooks Online is the dominant small-business accounting platform, with deep features for invoicing, expenses, payroll, and reporting, plus a huge accountant network.

$35/mo
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Xero?+

FreshBooks is the top-ranked alternative to Xero, rated 4.5/5.

Are there free alternatives to Xero?+

Zoho Books, Wave

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