Xero
Cloud accounting software for small businesses, covering invoicing, payroll and reporting in one place.
About Xero
Xero is online accounting software for small businesses. It brings invoicing, payroll and reporting together and connects to your bank, your accountant or bookkeeper, and other business apps.
The page describes plans for sole traders and new businesses through to established companies. It also mentions an AI assistant called JAX, which handles routine tasks and answers questions about your finances.
Xero says it connects with more than 1,000 apps, and that over 250,000 accountants and bookkeepers use it. It offers a 30-day free trial with no credit card required.
- Invoicing, payroll and reporting in one place
- Bank connections and accountant or bookkeeper access
- 1,000+ app integrations
- Quotes, invoices and expense tracking from your phone
- 24/7 online support
What it does
Requirements & licence
| Runs on | Web browser |
|---|---|
| Internet | Needs internet |
| System requirements | Modern web browser and an internet connection. |
| Licence | Subscription — Commercial subscription (proprietary) |
| Source code | Not included — you buy the right to use the software, not ownership of the code |
| Distribution | Online service |
| Last updated | 17 Oct 2026 |
| Support | Community or self-service |
| Documentation | Read the user guide |
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