Looking for a Xero alternative?
Get better bang for your buck with Reckon accounting software
- Save money. Reckon One pricing starts from only $12/month, Xero starts from $32!
- Unlimited invoices. Whether you send 1,10 or 100 invoices — you only pay one, low flat fee.
- No steep plan increases. Our plans fairly scale based on volume & features. Xero’s plans increase dramatically.
Get more features for less
Xero ‘Standard’ plan VS Reckon ‘Accounting Plus + Payroll Essentials’ plan
Track GST & BAS
Cash flow reporting
Create budgets
35+ insightful reports
Payroll
Up to 2 employees
Up to 4 employees
Automatic bank connection
Invoices and bills
iOS & Android invoice app
Free phone support
Free onboarding session
Monthly price
$65.00
$32.00
Reckon’s free phone customer support is available during business hours. This accounting software comparison table includes data on Xero’s ‘Standard’ plan which includes payroll for up to 2 employees. Reckon’s comparison includes Reckon Accounting Plus + Payroll Essentials plan with payroll for up to 4 employees included. Data correct as of December 2023.
Better value as your business grows
Unlimited invoices
Reckon accounting plans include unlimited invoices so you pay the one low flat fee no matter how many you need to send!
Payroll software to suit your business needs
Reckon charges $12/month for up to 4 employees making our payroll super affordable for small businesses. On Xero you have to be on an $85/month plan to include 4 employees. Ouch!
Unlimited users & team members
Admin team members that have logins for the product are unlimited on Reckon. So you can invite anyone in your team, your accountant and family members to log in for no extra cost.
Migrate from Xero to Reckon for free
Moving your data from Xero to Reckon is quick and easy with our migration service. It’s free when you sign up for Reckon Plus or Premium plans.
Affordable accounting for all team sizes
Xero starts at $32 per month*
- But if you send more than 20 invoices a month, you’ll be charged $65 per month*.
- If you have 2 employees, you’ll be charged $65 per month.
- If you have 3 employees, you’ll be charged $85 per month. Ouch!
- Want to manage expense tracking? Beware Xero Expenses is an additional $5 extra per user per month!
All these additional costs add up for small businesses. That’s why Reckon is the ideal Xero alternative.
While Reckon One starts from just $12 per month
- Our Invoice package includes unlimited invoices
- Our payroll package includes payroll for up to 4 employees for just $12/month
- Or payroll for up to 10 employees for just $20/month
- Admin users logging into your account are unlimited
So you can be confident that you won’t experience a steep increase in your accounting software as your business and cash flow grow.
*Monthly cost of Xero ‘Starter’, ‘Standard’ and ‘Premium 5’ plans at the standard price, correct as of December 2023.
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