Bookkeeping

Xero

Accounting software for invoicing, bill pay, bank reconciliation, expenses and cash flow forecasting. JAX, its AI assistant, answers plain-language questions about your finances, and Xero offers automatic bank reconciliation and Smart Document Capture for bills and receipts.

Best for
Small businesses that want low-cost accounting and are comfortable with an accountant-friendly ledger, especially if their field service app already syncs with Xero.
Pricing
From $27/mo (Early plan); promotion of $2.70/mo for the first 6 months, ending November 2, 2026 (source)
Free trial
Yes
Standout
JAX can flag likely cash flow gaps ahead of time and help follow up on payments.
Watch out for
The Early plan caps you at 20 invoices and 5 bills, which a busy service business can outgrow quickly, and AI auto-reconciliation is on higher tiers. The free first month requires a month's notice to cancel.
Works with
Claude (Anthropic), ChatGPT, Microsoft 365

Last checked against Xero's own site on 2026-10-19. Something changed? Tell us.

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