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Karim
11 - 50 employees
Used more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
Reviewed January 2021
One stop Accounting solutions for Small to Medium organisations.
Kelvin
Verified reviewer
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 51-200 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
A very beneficial accounting product.
Exceptional. The experience all the way from the start to present has been so smooth and very effective. Xero has helped us have a reliable solution for managing our accounts and ensuring finances are well managed within the company.
PROSWhen searching for an accounting tool, we found a perfect match of what we pictured as an ideal tool for our needs in Xero. First, it was easy to use and this makes our accounting work very simple. It is so secure so we never have to worry of loosing our data and information. Xero gives us a range of features which helps us to conveniently take care of all our accounting works like billing, invoicing, expenses tracking, financial reporting and more from a single product.
CONSI never had any distress with Xero. So i have no comments on this part.
Yongmei
Events Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Our business partner
It’s very simple to use. It has all the features that our business requires from an accounting softwares. You can do payroll and VAT all in one place and submit from Xero with one click. It is extremely convenient. It is like another helpful staff in our company.
CONSNothing really. Everything about Xero is really good. We are absolutely satisfied.
Reasons for switching to Xero
Xero is more suitable for a small business.
Colin
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 6 months
OVERALL RATING:
2
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed October 2023
Dissapointing software
Overall, based on many years as a business owner, the experience with the XERO product can only be described as disappointing.
PROSXERO certainly provides a number of novel and useful automated functions, especially for business owners.
CONSXERO software contains far too many errors and non-practical functions, such as payroll. It does work, but the limited functionality means that it doesn't provide the range of reports and information that a business owner would expect.
Reason for choosing Xero
Recommended by our accountant.
Reasons for switching to Xero
Reckon Online no longer supports a payroll function.
Nicole
Accounting, 1 employee
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed August 2023
Beautiful Software
Great software
PROSXero is easy to use and shows great potential to small business with ability to provide usefull information in an easy to use format
CONSThe bank screen is a little narrow and I would like the option to have more than 10 items on the screen at one time
Reason for choosing Xero
Familiarity with product from prior workplaces
Reasons for switching to Xero
To streamline reporting
Michelle
Financial Services, 2-10 employees
Used daily for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed September 2023
Xero
Overall we are very pleased with Xero and the application. We probably don't use it to its full potential
PROSXero is very user friendly and we found it easy to implement the application into our business. The help sections are really useful too. Auto bank connection is good.
CONSWe had some issues with the bank feed in the early stages of implementation but this may have been more to do with the bank rather than Xero. It soon sorted itself out
Reason for choosing Xero
cost and ease of implementation
Dawid
Hospital & Health Care, 11-50 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Clean , user friendly
Overall it works great, especially reconciliation of bank accounts, invoicing and bills.One thing to be mindful of is how GST settings are applied... to each customer settings and to each invoice.... It's easy to get this stuffed up.
PROSGenerally, Xero is easy to use and if you have one contact per company you shouldn't have an issue. However, if you need to send invoices to different people in the same company/organisation, you need to create a new contact (with a slightly different name as it will say the other one already exists), or, change the contact name and then, after sending the invoice, change it back to the main contact. Neither of these are any good.
CONSThe product itself is fully featured in a way MYOB isn't. HOWEVER, if you have an issue with MYOB you'll get someone on the phone within a few minutes, but with Xero you have to use their knowledge-base then post a request for help. I'm still waiting a phone call I requested five days previously only to be told it will be another two days. What a joke.
Flavio
Insurance, 201-500 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
4
Reviewed September 2023
Xero Review
My overall experience was really good. We are currently moving out from Xero because we overgrown their features and capacity but for small business, this is a very software.
PROSThe ease of use is the best feature for me. Finding reports and now with the reworked reports section, you can customize the report almost the way you want.
CONSWhat I least like about Xero is after the new reporting tool was implemented, even though, it brought a bunch of good features, the reports have no option to run separate reports to invoices/bills in different currencies.
David
Verified reviewer
Computer Software, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Critical tool for startup founder
Overall great software, ease of use is the biggest plus.
PROSXero is super easy to use. I am not an accountant and have no training in book keeping but the software makes it easy.
CONSXero doesn't support local rules and requirements like the way witholding tax works in Thailand. Not idea but there are work arounds.
Suhendra
Verified reviewer
Information Technology and Services, 501-1,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Recommended product
I using Xero for long time, easy to setup and user friendly.
PROSEasy to navigate and user friendly. Increase efficiency.
CONSMore interactive display. Nothing else not to like.
Joel Neil
Verified reviewer
Media Production, 10,000+ employees
Used weekly for less than 12 months
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2023
Very Effective Product
Had to use Xero for a limited time only, never failed me in any circumstances.
PROSXero gives you whatever you need, connects you with other departments such as creating a purchase order for employee hiring and instantly send notification to accounting departments, making them match the correct invoice with the correct purchase order. In addition to that, expense tracking an employee is a great feature that lets you to have a helicopter view of it. Can be used in small or large companies, very effective and efficient features.
CONSAdding new features on the product would not result well if you are constantly changing your systems or procedures.
Jinny
Photography, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
1
EASE OF USE
1
VALUE FOR MONEY
1
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
1
FUNCTIONALITY
1
Reviewed November 2022
Worst Software I've ever used
Terrible. This is the worst software I've ever used. Do NOT buy this. It's been a terrible experience for me my company.
PROSI like this software WHEN it works. However, that's generally never the case. My bank feeds haven't been accurate since May of this year. That's five months without accurate transactions and reconciliation.
CONSThis software would be good if it worked. I've gone five months without accurate reports and transactions. Xero blames it on "Yodlee" but never actually tells me that they've pressed Yodlee on this issue. I've had internal Xero employees tell me their [SENSITIVE CONTENT] doesn't care about small businesses and in my experience this is true. I would never recommend this software or company to anyone. The customer service is non existent. I think they have people there to help but when those people tell you the company doesn't care...there's not much you can do. They say they're good for small business but it seems like the [SENSITIVE CONTENT] feels exactly the opposite.
Reason for choosing Xero
I chose Xero because they said they were build for small business options. I didn't need everything Quickbooks offered. That was a huge mistake as Xero can't even do the basic things I need (accurate bank transactions).
Maciej
Marketing and Advertising, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2023
Comprehensive Accounting Software for Small Businesses
Overall, Xero is a great accounting software for small businesses. It is packed with features and has a user-friendly interface. The cost is quite high, but it is worth it for the features that it provides. The customer support could be better, but the overall experience has been positive.
PROSXero is an incredibly comprehensive accounting software that is perfect for small businesses. It has all the necessary features for managing finances and the user interface is easy to use and understand. I love how it can be integrated with other accounting programs and it is constantly being updated with new features and improvements.
CONSXero can be quite expensive as compared to other accounting software and the customer support is not always as helpful as one would hope. I have also encountered some glitches that can cause problems when trying to get things done.
Reasons for switching to Xero
Xero offers a comprehensive set of features that are not offered by many of its alternatives. It is also very easy to use and integrate with other accounting software. The customer support is reliable and the cost is quite reasonable. Xero is definitely the superior choice over its alternatives.
Laura
Verified reviewer
Hospital & Health Care, 1,001-5,000 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
4
EASE OF USE
4
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2023
To keep track of finances, Xero is a small business' best friend
We've suggested Xero to a few clients and even forced them to switch from their current accounting software because of how much superior it is than its competitors.
PROSIf you're not an accountant, Xero is still simple and straightforward to use. Daily operations are based on the straightforward processes of making payments to suppliers and receiving money. It's the best option for a company of that size. It's simple and straightforward to use this accounting software to keep track of your company's money. This program is something I use constantly.
CONSXero is designed for small businesses, therefore it has basic restrictions (journal approvals, etc.). As a company's billing operations reach a certain mass, they outgrow a single Xero instance and require the use of many instances running in parallel to process all of the bills.
Reasons for switching to Xero
Xero excels at the fundamentals, such as invoicing, cash flow forecasting, and vendor management. It's easy to generate a report that has all the fields and formatting you need.
ian
Health, Wellness and Fitness, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
3
EASE OF USE
3
VALUE FOR MONEY
2
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
3
Reviewed January 2021
Pretty good, but in the end, more complicated than needed for two person practice
largely positive, but when they got rid of payroll, given my business of 2 employee/owner s-corp in a medical practice, with no retail/inventory, it made things a ton easier to just do my accounting in Excel. It was really the payroll that made this a no brainer for me.
PROSI loved the usability of this software. It was super easy to set up relatively sophisticated accounting with no accounting background. I thought the bank reconciliation was dynamite, and while they still had it, I loved the payroll. When I would eventually get triaged to tech support, the person was so patient, and so helpful it was really great, and they never seemed to mind spending a long time helping to fix some oddball problems that I'd made. Oh yes, loved it that they did the quarterly tax filings for me, but that also went away with the payroll
CONSOne thing about this accounting software - when you have a question their first response is to tell you to have your accountant look at it. I was using this software as a replacement for an accountant, in order to save money, so that advice didn't help much. When you do a google for help, you run into a problem: Xero seems to be doing accounting software for all the english speaking countries,e.g. new zealand, australia, UK, USA and canada. each of these countries has different business formations/corporations, different taxation rules, etc, as well as meaningfully different accounting vernacular. I would end up mnost of the time getting somewhere only to realize I'd pulled up the UK instructions to solve a problem.
Reason for choosing Xero
good recommendation from another provider who had a similar size busness. Was SUPER easy to set up, and the account reconciliation was a godsend.
Mitchell
Investment Management, 11-50 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
5
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed October 2022
The BEST Small Business Accounting Platform
Having used Xero since 2013, I am yet to find a better product. The software and the overall company have never missed a beat. They are continually adding features (see Hubdoc integration, transparent, have competitive pricing, and connect accountants with business (refer to Xerocon events).
PROSXero has everything for startup companies and small businesses. Their software is 10 out 10 on user interface. It was born in the cloud and continues to exceed Quickbooks by a long shot. Most everything Quickbooks has added to its software in the past 10 years, is because Xero did it first.
CONSThe software does not have a tax add-on when compared to Quickbooks (Intuit). They are plenty of integrations to solve this issue but it would be nice to have. Integrating bill payment is more difficult compared to Quickbooks as well.
Reason for choosing Xero
Xero has better pricing, pricing options, features (fixed assets module), reporting, integrations, reconciling than its competitors. For example, if you import 500 transactions into Quicks incorrectly, you have to delete them all one by one. You can batch delete data in Xero. Quickbooks also does not have cash vs accrual basis accounting. You literally cannot make accrual journals in Quickbooks.
Anonymous
2-10 employees
Used monthly for less than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
4
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed February 2022
Powerful Accounting Software that Enables Anyone to Effectively Manage Their Accounts
Overall, Xero was a truly powerful software that took the dread of dealing with accounting and reconciliation and made it rather straightforward. The accounting process can effectively be handled by any person, which is rather refreshing. As an attorney, I'm not an accountant. So having something else to learn and utilize while already extremely busy would be a major inconvenience. However, Xero took what would have been a terrible experience and made it manageable.
PROSXero is a pretty straightforward product that is effectively almost immediately deployable. Xero's dashboard is not bulky or overwhelming like a significant number of other accounting software tends to be. Xero's help manuals and tutorials were also very useful and are great for helping users quickly refamiliarize themselves with the software. Xero worked well for my law firm for IOLTA (Lawyer Trust Account) reconciliation purposes. With the software linked to your desired account, you can easily reconcile all incoming and outgoing payments and expenses on a given account. Once set up, you literally can log in right after making a purchase to reconcile your accounts without having to fumble through old receipts later to try to remember specific actions that were taken on behalf of a client.
CONSThe only con that I personally experienced with Xero was that I routinely was required to relink and subsequently "resync" my banking account with Xero. Admittedly, this may have been a banking issue and not necessarily a Xero issue. However, when the relinking had to happen, this created a significant amount of issues because I was forced to relink the account, reimport expenses and incoming sums and then ensure that all the amounts had actually synced appropriately from my physical bank account to the Xero software.
Reason for choosing Xero
The price of Xero and the ability to effectively use the software almost immediately made the decision to choose Xero a straightforward one.
Reasons for switching to Xero
We switched from Quickbooks because the software felt really cumbersome and was not very user friendly to someone that isn't an accounting professional.
Faruk
Accounting, 2-10 employees
Used daily for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING:
5
EASE OF USE
5
VALUE FOR MONEY
4
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
5
FUNCTIONALITY
5
Reviewed April 2023
A great premium software with the all the right integrations
Overall, Xero is great accounting software available in the clould. Its ability to allow workers to work remotely and monitor work is highly useful. It has great accounting tools at your fingertips. The great selection of integrations also help with syncing workflows and tasks cross different platforms like document collections and processing, job management and payment processing.
PROSThere is a constant improvement of the Xero Blue platform with new integrations coming all the time (like the Karbon integration for contact sync just announced) The Dashboard is highly intuitive and gives an up to date snapshot of the business when you loginThe ability to create reports is highly useful, especially the new update that gives a modern interface with features like budgets for P & L Statements. The ingratiations (an constantly expanding selection)
CONSFeatures like HubDoc that come with Xero have not been updated in years. When compared to their competitors like DEXT they are severely lacking in features and usability. Xero invoicing is very basic, no ability for direct debit payments, no engagement letter etc. Document management software like Suitfiles needs to be used, there is currently no direct integration for document management like Karbon has. Integrations into Xero Green (XPM) basic, XPM has not been updated in many years and to an overhaul to compete. Pricing when compared to software like software assistant is more premium.
Reason for choosing Xero
MYOB falls short in every area when it comes to Xero, from the user interface to the easy usability of Xero to the far reaching integration into many platforms. Xero also offers many subscriptions at different price points to it doesn't break the bank.
Reasons for switching to Xero
Xero is an online platform that is ahead of the competition in every regard. They are constantly improving and allow the ability to login in from any browser and get to work. Although the price paid per client is significantly higher than this software, the ability to to have everything securely backed up in the cloud and ready to go makes Xero a no brainer for our practice. Features like simple to use reports, dashboard, integration like (DEXT, Ignition, Karbon, XPM, Mailchimp)
Christopher
Computer Software, 2-10 employees
Used weekly for more than 2 years
OVERALL RATING: