Pay employees with easy payroll software
Paying employees right is easy and stress-free with Xero. Its intuitive design helps you quickly get the hang of the tools, from automating calculations for pay, taxes, and built-in compliance rules, to inviting your employees to use the self-service app.

Xero features that simplify your business’s finances
Xero offers a range of intuitive tools designed to streamline your financial admin. Manage your business with ease - wherever you are.
An intuitive design
Get going with Xero’s tools and features straight away, no expert training needed.
Cloud-based accessibility
Find all your financial data in one place – wherever and whenever you need it.
A mobile app
Access Xero on your device with the Xero Accounting app and take care of business from anywhere.
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What makes Xero the easiest payroll software?
Xero is for small businesses who want to fast track their admin and get back to doing what they love. Our tools talk to one another so you can record a business expense and instantly see this change in your cash flow, for example. That means accurate numbers and simpler processes.
- Access Xero on your desktop or mobile device
- Give your employees logins for the same Xero account
- Get reports on your latest data to see how business is doing

Apps to customize your payroll software
Find the right app for your business with Xero’s app marketplace. Choose from over 1000, all Xero-certified and user-rated, so you can select with confidence. These apps integrate with Xero, streamlining operations and helping you meet your business’s unique needs.
- Apps work seamlessly with Xero, bringing all your operations together
- Over 1000 apps, so there’s one for your needs
- All apps are Xero certified and user rated, so choose with confidence

FAQs on Xero's cloud accounting software
Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.
Not at all. Xero is designed with beginners in mind, so all its tools and features are easy to use. And if you have trouble, check out the range of online guides, ‘how to’ articles, and videos, or contact the 24-hour customer support team.
Absolutely. Xero’s reporting and analytics tools help you easily prepare your tax returns. All your data is in one central location, ready for the financial year-end.
See the IRS’s tax information for businessesAbsolutely. Xero’s reporting and analytics tools help you easily prepare your tax returns. All your data is in one central location, ready for the financial year-end.
See the IRS’s tax information for businessesYes. Xero integrates with Gusto – one of the best payroll solutions for small businesses. It allows you to calculate pay and deductions, and automates your payroll.
See how Xero works with Gusto for your payrollYes. Xero integrates with Gusto – one of the best payroll solutions for small businesses. It allows you to calculate pay and deductions, and automates your payroll.
See how Xero works with Gusto for your payrollIt depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.
It depends on your business. Chances are you’ll want automated invoicing, expense tracking, bank reconciliation, and multi-user accessibility. And whatever your business, go for software in the cloud so you can log in anytime, from anywhere.
Yes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Learn more about the Xero Accounting appYes! The Xero Accounting app for iOS and Android lets you manage invoicing, track cash flow, record expenses, and reconcile transactions on the go. The app is free from the Apple App Store and Google Play.
Learn more about the Xero Accounting app
Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Early
Usually $20
Now $2
USD per month
Save $54 over 3 months
Growing
Usually $47
Now $4.70
USD per month
Save $126.90 over 3 months
Established
Usually $80
Now $8
USD per month
Save $216 over 3 months
Start using Xero for free
Access Xero features for 30 days, then decide which plan best suits your business.
Manage your finances easily with Xero
Xero offers powerful tools to manage your business finances and stay on top of your numbers. Explore Xero’s features to learn more.