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QuickBooks, an alternative to Xero
Manage businesses without the fee
Intuit QuickBooks offers transparent pricing and no hidden costs—ideal for small businesses looking to grow without paying extra for essential features.
Connect for financial support
Access live chat and phone support whenever you need it. Whether you’re new to accounting or upgrading your software, our experts are here to help.
See how Intuit QuickBooks compares
QuickBooks Online Simple Start |
Xero - Ignite |
QuickBooks Online Advanced |
Xero - Ultimate 10 |
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| Pricing | From $29 /mo | From $35 /mo | From $110 /mo | From $130 /mo | |||
| Agentic AI features | |||||||
| Send invoices & quotes | Unlimited | Send quotes & 20 invoices | Unlimited | Unlimited | |||
| Automated payroll | From $6 per employee / mo | For one employee | From $6 per employee / mo | changes depend on level |
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| Customer support you can call | |||||||
| Free 45min setup call | |||||||
* Accurate as per 13 Nov 2025 at xero.com.au
Intuit QuickBooks gives small businesses and sole traders everything Xero offers—and more
Here are some of the benefits you’ll enjoy when you make the switch:
Do what you can’t do in Xero
Send unlimited invoices and quotes, claim expenses, and track mileage with ease.
Get the extras
On-call customer support plus a free 45 minute setup call to help you hit the ground running.
Clear, transparent pricing tiers
so you can easily compare Intuit QuickBooks vs Xero pricing.
If you’re looking for Xero alternatives, Intuit QuickBooks provides the simplest way to stay on top of cash flow, BAS, and everyday bookkeeping. No accounting experience needed!
Make the move for free
Switching from Xero to QuickBooks takes just a few hours with our partners Dataswitcher and MMC Convert. They’ll manage your data migration from start to finish with little to no downtime. To get started, follow these steps:
- Sign up to QuickBooks.
- Review our switching to QuickBooks guide.
- Upload your Xero file to MMC Convert and we’ll handle the rest.
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Which is better, QuickBooks vs Xero?
Over 7 million users worldwide choose Intuit QuickBooks for its affordability, ease of use, and smart automation. With transparent pricing, flexible plans, and dedicated support, QuickBooks is the clear choice for small to mid-sized business owners and sole traders who want powerful software that’s simple to use.
Customer success stories
Still wondering about Xero accounting software vs QuickBooks? Take a look at our customer testimonials below to see what people are saying about Intuit QuickBooks.
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“QuickBooks helps a lot. It doesn’t matter where I am, I can keep an eye on what’s going on. We’ve integrated it with the ATO, which makes my life so much easier. It gives me so much confidence that now when I am overseas I can actually take time to rest”
Gabriela Da Silva Andrade, Lionfish Collective (Narrabeen)
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