A Sage alternative with you in mind
Whether you’re starting up, looking to grow, or wanting to switch software, Xero’s easy-to-use online accounting software can simplify your bookkeeping and business admin.
Software that works for you
Xero is made especially for small and growing businesses and lets you work anywhere.
Easy-to-use beautiful features
Xero streamlines and automates many routine admin tasks, making your everyday easier.
Better business insights
View key metrics and use Xero’s advanced analytics tools for smart cash flow forecasting.
Switching to Xero is easy
Upload your data into Xero in a few simple steps and experience Xero as a great alternative to Sage.
| Xero | Sage 50 Accounting | |
|---|---|---|
| Subscription plan | Early Growing Established | Pro Premium Quantum |
| Unlimited Users | Unlimited | △ Each subscription has a restriction on the number of users. |
| Bank connections/bank feeds | ||
| Bank reconciliation | ||
| Auto bank reconcile | Supported in Growing & Established subscriptions via JAX. | △ Supported in Premium and Quantum subscriptions via Sage Copilot |
| Invoicing & quotes | Early limits to 20 invoices. All other subscriptions offer unlimited invoicing. | |
| Bill management | Early limits to 5 bills. All other subscriptions offer unlimited bills. | |
| Online payments | ||
| Cloud based | ||
| Works on mobile | ||
| W-9 + E-File directly from platform | ||
| Payroll | Optional add-on via Gusto. | Optional add-on. |
| Sales Tax | ||
| Data capture | Free with Hubdoc. | Optional add-on. |
| PDF statement import | ||
| Basic Inventory & tracking | ||
| Advanced inventory | Optional add-on via Inventory Plus in Growing & Established subscription plans. | Supported in Premium & Quantum subscriptions only. |
| Manage fixed assets | Optional add-on | |
| Foreign Currency | Supported in Established subscription only. | Supported in Premium & Quantum subscriptions only. |
| Expense and mileage tracking | Supported in Established subscription only. | △ Limited (does not support mileage). |
| Project tracking & profitability | Supported in Established subscription only. | Basic project tracking and profitability analysis are available in the Pro subscription. More advanced features are available in the Premium and Quantum subscriptions. |
| Advanced Business Intelligence & Financial Insights | All features powered by Syft are exclusive to the Established subscription; some are available in the Early and Growing subscriptions. | All features are exclusive to the Quantum subscription; some are available on Pro & Premium subscriptions. |
| Quick Online Bill Pay | Powered by Melio (ACH 3 Days: Pay vendors via CC) | |
| Onboarding & Migration | Xero Coaches (1st 90 Days) | |
| AI Agent (automate tasks and surface real-time insights) | JAX | Sage Copilot |
Note: (✓) indicates a strong capability, (✗) indicates a significant limitation, and (△) indicates a partial or conditional capability
Software that works for you, wherever you are
Rest easy knowing that Xero is 100% in the cloud and designed for your convenience. Access Xero anytime, on any device: on the go, in the office, or at home on your laptop, tablet or mobile. Say goodbye to being tied to your desktop, and hello to flexibility.
Switching to Xero is easy
Make the switch to Xero on your own, or with a helping hand from one of our partners.
How to convert your files
Beautiful features
- See audit trails, bank feeds and transactions
- Add unlimited users for free
- Connect to over 1000 business apps
- Cancel or upgrade at any time
Better business insights
Xero’s advanced analytics tools give you in-depth insights into how your business is performing, wherever you are.
- Check current and future financial health and cash flow
- Access deeper insights and customized reports
- Get help making business decisions using AI-powered cash flow predictions up to 90 days in the future
Xero decreased my weekly accounting tasks by like a hundred percent.
Monique Malcolm, Tiny Action
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Plans to suit your business
All pricing plans cover the accounting essentials, with room to grow.
Get one month free
Sign up to any Xero plan, and we will give you the first month free.