{"id":357979,"date":"2026-07-10T18:11:25","date_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:11:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/accounting\/xero-review-i-free-bookkeeping-accounting-i-the-bookkeeping-master\/"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:11:25","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:11:25","slug":"xero-review-i-free-bookkeeping-accounting-i-the-bookkeeping-master","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=357979","title":{"rendered":"Xero Review I Free Bookkeeping Accounting I The Bookkeeping Master"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-foo\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>I&#8217;ve been a bookkeeper and accountant since 2011. Over the years, I&#8217;ve used countless bookkeeping and accounting packages. Most are still with us. Some have retired to the software graveyard. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-btccx366\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Xero, Sage, and QuickBooks are the current top 3 accounting packages and have held their place for several years. I use all 3 products daily, as well as some lesser-known packages. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-jfirx882\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>So, what are my thoughts on Xero as a professional bookkeeper and accountant, and as a business owner? Is Xero better than QuickBooks Online and Sage Accounting? What does Xero do that other packages don&#8217;t do?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-5y1l61517\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>If you can&#8217;t be bothered to read this post (or watch the video review at the bottom of this page), then let&#8217;s cut to the chase. Xero is fantastic. For a small business, it will do everything you need. It&#8217;s very user-friendly and my top choice for bookkeeping and accounting software. If this is good enough for you, here is <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xero5440.partnerlinks.io\/BookkeepingMaster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dtqu- Cnx4-\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>my link for 90% off Xero<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><span> (you won&#8217;t get a better deal). However, if you want more details, which is totally understandable, then continue reading&#8230;<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"Ty9C4\" id=\"viewer-qvuyb184913\">\n<div class=\"_5TbcM MP9Zu\">\n<figure class=\"Exewp\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"qW3Ua\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:720;--dim-width:1280;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"qvuyb184913\" class=\"_3Eesd _04b1m rV-M1\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-qvuyb184913\"><wow-image id=\"07bcfc_1975db7ac18d4286ba9134a595ea296f~mv2.png\" class=\"undefined s9SHU\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;qvuyb184913&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:1280,&quot;height&quot;:720,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;07bcfc_1975db7ac18d4286ba9134a595ea296f~mv2.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG qvuyb184913\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Xero Review\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/xero-review\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/07bcfc_1975db7ac18d4286ba9134a595ea296f~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_1280,h_720,al_c,q_90\/07bcfc_1975db7ac18d4286ba9134a595ea296f~mv2.png\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"vOU3n\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"ygD6o\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-tc5314219\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-the-basics-tc531421\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:30px\"><span>Xero. The Basics. <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-1upmk15216\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Xero&#8217;s web-based platform is cloud-based. Meaning your financial accounts can be accessed from any office and on the go. It also means there is no need to use computer memory or to regularly back up data, Xero handles it all. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-sjikn27647\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>There is also a handy Xero app, that allows users to perform basic bookkeeping tasks, such as recording expenses, invoicing clients, snapping photos of invoices and receipts, running reports, and reconciling accounts. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-lrgtk35956\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>The software allows multiple users at no extra cost. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-5m7ps15162\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-what-can-it-do-5m7ps151\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span style=\"font-size:30px\"><span>Xero. What can it do? <\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-olvs87465\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Xero accounting software has a wide range of features. For most businesses, it will be the only accounting package they need. This is one of the reasons why it is so popular &#8211; it&#8217;s all-singing, all-dancing. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-3398l10588\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Sales Ledger.<\/span><\/strong><span> Manage customer accounts, create statements and sales invoices, email statements and sales invoices, customise invoices, record customer payments, raise sales quotes, credit control features, and much more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-p4t2j11261\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Purchase Ledger.<\/span><\/strong><span> Manage supplier accounts, record supplier payments, raise purchase orders, and much more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-zod3e11532\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Banking.<\/span><\/strong><span> Recording money in and out of multiple bank accounts, creating banking feeds, importing banking transactions, reconciling bank accounts, and much more.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-eo7qk11678\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Receive Payments.<\/span><\/strong><span> Receive card payments from customers. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-j9y6m12487\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Tax Returns.<\/span><\/strong><span> Prepare and file tax returns, such as VAT (sales tax) and self-assessment (income tax). <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-fnae712755\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Fixed Asset Register.<\/span><\/strong><span> Record, manage, and track fixed assets. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-crrm613217\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Payroll.<\/span><\/strong><span> Add employees, manage employee deductions, send reports to tax authorities, create payslips, and much more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-m5of913754\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Projects.<\/span><\/strong><span> Add and manage projects, run profitability and expense reports for projects, and much more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-sgi4y13986\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Categories<\/span><\/strong><span>. Track sales and expenses by category, and more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-e6pgj14300\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>App Integration.<\/span><\/strong><span> Integrate apps and other software to feed into Xero. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-um3va16274\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Inventory.<\/span><\/strong><span> Add, manage, and track inventory items, and more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-vs0gs16573\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Multi-Currencies.<\/span><\/strong><span> Invoice, record expenses, and add customers and suppliers in all currencies, including AUD, CAD, EUR, GBP, JPY, and USD. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-vsopd17415\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>File Storage.<\/span><\/strong><span> Store files, link documents to transactions, and more. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-oeke04990\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Question: Is Xero Making Tax Digital (MTD) Compliant?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-bexsk6102\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Answer: Yes. Xero is MTD VAT and MTD Self-Assessment ready. I suggest using the software for both. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-g7ogu91325\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Question: Can you have multiple users on Xero?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-ci7ps2266\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Answer: Yes. There is no extra cost to add users. You can add unlimited users. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-rkrvg5553\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Question: Can I import and export data to and from Xero?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-yfqqu8360\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Answer: Yes, the process is relatively simple. The most common imports are banking transactions. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-afp7m13861\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Question: Can I automate my accounts with Xero?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-asx3s16166\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Answer: You can automate many of your business&#8217;s accounting tasks by using a bank feed and banking rules, and by recurring transactions. However, there will always be an element of manual entry or management. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-s0sg931161\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Question: Which Xero plan should I choose?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-49ud333712\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Answer: It depends on how complex your business&#8217;s accounting needs are. For small national businesses, the Grow plan will often suffice. For businesses that deal in foreign currencies and\/or need to track projects, the Comprehensive plan is required. There is no penalty for upgrading, so if you&#8217;re unsure, subscribe to the cheaper plans and upgrade if or when you need to. My <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xero5440.partnerlinks.io\/BookkeepingMaster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dtqu- Cnx4-\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>90% off Xero<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><span> covers all plans. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-psoy74966\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-how-does-it-compare-to-quickbooks-online-psoy7496\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero. How does it compare to QuickBooks Online?<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-z9ni84917\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>I love QuickBooks Online. I also love Sage. The purpose of this review is not to dis all other accounting packages and big-up Xero. This would be dishonest. I use QuickBooks and Sage daily. Some of my clients prefer those packages. However, many of my clients prefer Xero over QuickBooks. As an accountant, I do too. Here are some of the items I feel are better on Xero than QuickBooks:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-i5rn385427\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero is more user-friendly.<\/span><\/strong><span> <\/span><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>It<\/span><\/u><span>&#8216;s true. The interface is easier to navigate than QuickBooks. The platform also feels crispier and easier on the eyes. When it comes to banking transactions, such as the banking feed, Xero wins. Hands down. The QuickBooks banking transactions page is too complicated and busy. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-nfj8288791\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero offers unlimited users<\/span><\/strong><span>. QuickBooks limits the number of users per subscription. If you want more users, you&#8217;ll need to upgrade. This is not just costly, it&#8217;s annoying. Xero offers unlimited users, regardless of your subscription. There is no need to pay more to have additional users. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-4i2ch91925\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero is often quicker and more reliable.<\/span><\/strong><span> This is purely from my experience. I&#8217;ve had more glitches and technical issues with QuickBooks Online than with Xero. Come to think of it, I don&#8217;t recall ever having a software issue with Xero. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-vo4iw4981\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>One annoyance. <\/span><\/strong><span>There is one area where Xero fails. That is the bank reconciliation feature. QuickBooks bank rec is much easier to use. Xero doesn&#8217;t really have a traditional bank reconciliation process. This is my one and only frustration with the software. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<div class=\"Ty9C4\" id=\"viewer-97tnm186665\">\n<div class=\"_5TbcM MP9Zu\">\n<figure class=\"Exewp\" data-hook=\"figure-IMAGE\">\n<div data-hook=\"image-viewer\" class=\"qW3Ua\">\n<div style=\"--dim-height:327;--dim-width:490;--ricos-image-default-border-color:unset\" id=\"97tnm186665\" class=\"_3Eesd _04b1m rV-M1\" data-hook=\"image-viewer-97tnm186665\"><wow-image id=\"07bcfc_b9264f2ea1af466ebcaa29e26f6f0d37~mv2.png\" class=\"undefined s9SHU\" data-image-info=\"{&quot;containerId&quot;:&quot;97tnm186665&quot;,&quot;alignType&quot;:&quot;center&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;,&quot;isLQIP&quot;:true,&quot;isSEOBot&quot;:false,&quot;lqipTransition&quot;:&quot;blur&quot;,&quot;encoding&quot;:&quot;AVIF&quot;,&quot;imageData&quot;:{&quot;width&quot;:490,&quot;height&quot;:327,&quot;uri&quot;:&quot;07bcfc_b9264f2ea1af466ebcaa29e26f6f0d37~mv2.png&quot;,&quot;name&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;displayMode&quot;:&quot;fill&quot;}}\" data-motion-part=\"BG_IMG 97tnm186665\" data-bg-effect-name=\"\" data-has-ssr-src=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" data-animate-blur=\"\" data-is-responsive=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Xero vs QuickBooks\" style=\"width:100%;height:100%;object-fit:cover;object-position:50% 50%;max-width:100%;position:absolute;left:0;top:0\" src=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/xero-review\" data-pin-media=\"https:\/\/static.wixstatic.com\/media\/07bcfc_b9264f2ea1af466ebcaa29e26f6f0d37~mv2.png\/v1\/fill\/w_588,h_392,al_c,lg_1,q_85\/07bcfc_b9264f2ea1af466ebcaa29e26f6f0d37~mv2.png\" draggable=\"false\"\/><\/wow-image><\/div>\n<p><button class=\"vOU3n\" type=\"button\" data-hook=\"image-expand-button\" aria-label=\"Expand image\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 19 19\" class=\"ygD6o\"><path d=\"M15.071 8.371V4.585l-4.355 4.356a.2.2 0 0 1-.283 0l-.374-.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0-.283l4.356-4.355h-3.786a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2V3.2c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2H16v5.371a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2h-.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2-.2zm-6.5 6.9v.529a.2.2 0 0 1-.2.2H3v-5.371c0-.11.09-.2.2-.2h.529c.11 0 .2.09.2.2v3.786l4.355-4.356a.2.2 0 0 1 .283 0l.374.374a.2.2 0 0 1 0 .283L4.585 15.07h3.786c.11 0 .2.09.2.2z\" fill=\"#000\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-2ookf4901\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-how-does-it-compare-to-sage-2ookf490\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero. How does it compare to Sage? <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-f8owp5215\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Sage used to have a monopoly on accounting software. There were no serious competitors. However, with the rise of cloud-based packages, Sage has had to share its clients with rivals. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-lylbs88692\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>I like Sage. For me, it is the original accounting package. But my fond memories of using Sage as an accounting student or new bookkeeper aren&#8217;t enough to make me sentimental. Xero is better. This is why:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<ol class=\"IMxIv DcaPr\">\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"yOSGR\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-1tr3p104220\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Sage Accounting (the price equivalent of Xero) is too basic. It does not have the same amount of features and sophistication as Xero or QuickBooks. Sage Accounting is very basic. However,  if all you need is basic bookkeeping software, then there is nothing to complain about. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li dir=\"auto\" aria-level=\"1\" class=\"yOSGR\" style=\"margin-inline-start:1.5em;list-style-type:decimal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"\" id=\"viewer-9doh4126904\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>Sage 50 is much more extensive. In fact, it is suitable for most medium-sized businesses. However, it comes at a cost. A big one. You&#8217;ll be paying at least twice as much for Sage 50 than Xero. Ouch!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-5s7my5403\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-get-90-off-5s7my540\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero. Get 90% off!<\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-b98mk151260\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>So, you wanna give Xero a go? Use <\/span><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/xero5440.partnerlinks.io\/BookkeepingMaster\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" class=\"dtqu- Cnx4-\" data-hook=\"web-link\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><u style=\"text-decoration:underline\"><span>this link for 90% off<\/span><\/u><\/strong><\/a><span>. You can cancel anytime. Trust me, you&#8217;ll love it. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><h2 class=\"UFQNs _16xou DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" tabindex=\"-1\" id=\"viewer-ns3of5197\"><span aria-hidden=\"https:\/\/www.freebookkeepingaccounting.com\/single-post\/true\" id=\"xero-a-deeper-dive-ns3of519\"\/><span class=\"-kP5W\"><strong style=\"font-weight:700\"><span>Xero. A Deeper Dive. <\/span><\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div data-breakout=\"normal\">\n<p class=\"-Q4aO hw1z8 DcaPr o-zp-\" dir=\"auto\" id=\"viewer-09swt5423\"><span class=\"ATqq4\"><span>If you want to learn more about Xero,  watch the video below. 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