Xero alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Xero: entry plan limits the number of invoices and bills, and US payroll relies on a Gusto add-on. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Xero, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. QuickBooks Online currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Xero alternative for most people
QuickBooks OnlineThe US default, with more native add-ons such as payroll built by Intuit.
Best Xero alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Zoho BooksSimilar feature set at lower prices, plus a free plan for micro businesses.
Best Xero alternative for Mac
Zoho BooksSimilar feature set at lower prices, plus a free plan for micro businesses.
Best Xero alternative for Windows
MYOBLocal alternative for Australian businesses that want payroll in the same product.
Best Xero alternative for iPhone and Android
FreeAgentUK-focused alternative built for freelancers and small limited companies.
Best Xero alternative for working in the browser
FreshBooksEasier for service businesses that mostly need invoicing and time tracking.
Xero alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Xero?
QuickBooks Online ranks first right now. The US default, with more native add-ons such as payroll built by Intuit. Zoho Books and FreeAgent follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Xero?
Yes. QuickBooks Online (free plan + paid) and Zoho Books (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Xero?
None of the 6 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from Xero?
The complaints we hear most: entry plan limits the number of invoices and bills; US payroll relies on a Gusto add-on; costs climb once you need projects or multi-currency.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Xero, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.